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Socks are often the unsung heroes of footwear, but an ill-fitting or poorly made pair can be the difference between a lovely outing and a miserable limp back to the car. And despite my millennial ...

One of the biggest surprises I ran across when I started hiking every weekend was how darn important the best hiking socks are in a well-rounded kit of hiking gear. I made all the mistakes that newbie ...

What are the best socks for hiking? We've tested the latest options out there. Here are the results The post We seek comfort ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? A cold weather sock is like a Swiss Army Knife: it's thick enough to keep your ...

When I set out to find the best wool socks, I expected the eventual winner to be an upgrade over my current rotation of cheap cotton socks. That indeed was the case, but I underestimated just how ...

I’M A GENERATIONAL turncoat—from the ankle up, at least. While I’m squarely a Millennial (born in 1990), I’ve found myself on the other side of the latest intergenerational social media spat, siding ...

Got a summer of hiking planned? Don’t forget the perfect pair of socks to keep you cool and comfortable all the way to the summit The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you ...

Socks are functional accessories that often get overlooked, but in 2025, they're finally getting the attention they deserve. Thanks to a rise in sock trends, they’re being embraced not just for their ...