Greetings, readers! I’m writing this post from a rather sunny location (on vacation!) and just wanted to say, ‘Thank You!’ to all my supportive readers and the sock brands that have kept this blog interesting for the past, whoa…8 years! What started as a simple passion project, blossomed into a fun and exciting adventure of discovery and appreciation for the sock and hosiery industry. It is always a pleasure to share established and emerging sock brands with The Sock Review audience, and I have met some really amazing people in the process! That being said, I am taking some time away from the ..read more

Cheer up the holidays with socks! Above styles were purchased online at Target.com Happy Thursday, readers (and a chilly one at that, over here in Maryland) - I hope you’re all enjoying a peaceful start to the holiday season, and most of all, I hope you’re wearing a cozy pair of socks to show off your holiday spirit! Like many of you, I’m preparing gifts for the holidays. I am lucky enough to have a few nephews and nieces who all have quite different personalities - so, I must say, picking out socks for them was more fun than it is buying for myself (and that’s saying something!). When I need ..read more

Assortment of Merrell socks offered in vivid and neutral colors to bring out the best of your outdoor fashion and function choices. “Merrell socks complete the ‘Trail-Ready’ look - with a sophisticated color palette that complements the natural surroundings, and available in a wide array of features and silhouettes; they are a quality product that I am looking forward to wearing again.” —The Sock Review Happy Friday, readers! It’s a gorgeous day over here at The Sock Review, and my absolute pleasure to introduce this week’s featured brand; Merrell. A special ‘thank you’ to their team for sen ..read more

A pair of Mercerized cotton socks from Zara. Good day, fans! It’s been a while since The Sock Review last posted, so I’m here to hopefully make up for some of my absence; thank you for joining me on this beautiful Tuesday morning. Today, I thought I’d write about what motivates me to wake up for the day, besides a great pair of socks of course :). Being a rather quiet morning for me, I am more than happy to accept the opportunity to relax by my window, listening to the chit-chattering birds and watching the neighborhood squirrels bouncing across the grass. A morning uninterrupted by phone cal ..read more

OS1st has the right idea when it comes to compression socks - check out their styles! “If you’re looking for great compression socks; OS1st has got it all - from socks designed to help target certain conditions such as diabetes, to socks that help keep your feet comfy and cool.” — The Sock Review Hey, sock fans! It’s Friday, once again - and here at The Sock Review, I’ve begun daydreaming about sunny Summer days and more ‘normal’ times ahead. That being said, there are plenty of amazing socks to keep me company! This Friday Feature proudly showcases one of the most creative compression sock b ..read more

Samples of custom work done by Kingly. (Various qualities) Read on to view more about this custom sock manufacturer. Hi, fans! It’s finally Friday, and I’m so excited to bring some new socks your way! This month’s ‘Friday Feature’ is Kingly Ltd; a European-based textile company that focuses on promotional merchandise, and specializes in a range of custom sock qualities. The items that really caught my eye were the upcycled socks with compostable bags. As the conversation of sustainability evolves in the fashion industry, I look forward to seeing how manufacturers, designers, and consumers con ..read more

If 2020 were a pair of socks, this is what I imagine they’d look like. Hey, fans! Still hanging in there - Wow…2020. What started out as a promising year, quickly disintegrated into a realm of what I can only describe as something akin to a room full of smelly, used, old socks. (Illustrated as shown). As the year shrinks to an end, my optimism grows - I’m excited to forge ahead with The Sock Review in 2021. With some new sock brands to review, as well as a plan to expand into other fashion categories, the next year is one I look forward to. I’d like to thank each and every one of my fans, fri ..read more

A perfect pairing - we love the bold look of Natasock’s designs. Greetings, readers - and happy Earth Day! It’s a beautiful blue-sky day (at least, that’s what I can tell from indoors), and The Sock Review is pleased to introduce this week’s featured sock brand, Natasock. With their design house based in Miami, Florida, Natasock offers its customers delightful, quality designs - even one that made it to outer space (how cool is that?). Read on for more info about this dress casual brand. We love Natasock’s neon-friendly style - check out those bold colors! Love the subtle color different in ..read more

Everyone do ‘The Wave’ - check out this Neon Bandits’ sock style - we kind of feel like surfin’ in this pair! Hello, readers! It’s Wednesday, and we’ve got a treat-for-your-feet today, as we feature a fun brand based out of Boston, Massachusetts called Neon Bandits. Run by siblings, Dan and Sammy, this clever brand offers performance and style in each of their products. (A special shout out to Dan for sending over a pair of ‘The Wave’ for us to check out; thank you!) Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Design: What we love about ‘The Wave’ design; it’s fun, first and foremost - those layered ..read more

The sky is the limit with these ultra light no shows from Feetures. Greetings, readers - it’s finally Friday! By now, you’ve probably discovered plenty of ways to spend the extra time at home - and we’re here to help you stay current on your favorite sock brands. This week, The Sock Review proudly highlights Feetures’ new ‘Everyday’ no show sock collection - stay trendy and comfortable while you work (or work out) at home. What we like about Feetures, as a brand, is their intent and purpose towards design and function. The range of products, from Everyday to Relief and Recovery options, reall ..read more