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Traditional pairs of socks can be, dare we say, boring, but the best adidas socks add flair to the afterthought of a sock drawer. They’re stylish, colorful, and versatile, and available in ankle and crew styles, which makes them an excellent pick. And even though these socks have been around for years, they’re still on trend due to the resurgence of the slouchy, sporty crew socks look.
While these pairs make excellent last-minute holiday sock gifts for gym-goers and outdoorsmen, fashionistas are also obsessed with styling sporty socks with denim, mini skirts, and workout gear. But the trend isn’t new to the fashion scene; it’s been a wardrobe staple since the ’90s when Princess Diana stepped out in biker shorts, an oversized top, and tall socks paired with sneakers. Since then, slouchy socks from athletic and designer brands have been a favorite fashion accessory for the past three years. We even saw the slouchy sock trend on recent Prada and Balenciaga shows.
Off the runway, celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber serve as examples of how to wear cute socks as a casual twist to a sophisticated pair of shoes — Bieber styles her white crew socks with loafers, which strikes a balance between the sporty and high fashion. You can also style the socks with the best adidas Samba shoes, Puffylettes, or Forums with cropped jeans, tapered pants, or shorts during warmer months.
Aside from their appeal with runners, sneakerheads, and fashion ‘It’ girls, adidas socks are just as durable as they are stylish. The brand crafts each pair with high-quality materials that hold up in winter boots while hiking and trudging through the snow. Other socks tend to show signs of wear in the toes, but adidas’ cushioning technology is specifically placed in the forefoot and heels to prevent holes and fraying from forming.
Let’s get straight to the point: adidas socks make great presents year-round, but now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, they make practical last-minute gifts. Anyone on your holiday shopping list would love to receive a pair, but if you’re fishing for an easy gift for an avid runner on your list, look no further! Since the socks are made with technology crafted for movement, including ankle bands that keep the socks in place, sweat-wicking materials, and cushioned soles, athletes reach for them over other brands on the market.
Ahead, see the best adidas socks to style this season.
Colorways: 1
Special features: Made with recycled materials
adidas Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.7/5 stars
Price upon publish date of this article: $20
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Colorways: 5, including white and heather grey
Special features: Sweat-wicking fabric
adidas Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.7/5 stars
Price upon publish date of this article: $14
Colorways: 2, including white and medium heather grey
Special features: Arch support and linked toe seams
adidas Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.7/5 stars
Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Colorways: 2, including white and black
Special features: Three pairs per pack, cushioned heel and toe
adidas Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.7/5 stars
Price upon publish date of this article: $10
Colorways: 1
Special features: Targeted mesh ventilation
adidas Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.7/5 stars
Price upon publish date of this article: $13
Meet the Author
Taylor Lane is a WWD and Footwear News contributing freelance beauty and fashion shopping writer based in Charleston, South Carolina. The former New Yorker previously held on-staff shopping writer roles at Yahoo Life and Dotdash Meredith. Lane’s bylines have appeared in publications like InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women’s Health, and more. Lane has several years of editorial experience covering beauty and fashion, reporting on everything from stylish and functional sneakers to the latest and greatest beauty products. And when she’s not writing, you can catch her lounging in a pair of adidas socks. Learn more about us here.
