Gold Toe Athletic Socks

Whether you call them Athletic socks, crew socks or tube socks, today’s sock shopper will find a wide variety of styles and features. Traditional white cotton athletic socks are still available, but you can find athletic socks also in pure black, grey, geometric patterns and striped styles. Serious athletes might want to consider socks with performance enhancing features designed especially for hiking, cycling, skiing, or running. Ski socks are often made of cashmere or soft wool blends for warmth, and some include heel, shin and/or Achilles protectors to help prevent irritation and blisters. Socks made with odor and bacteria fighting silver are claimed to minimize foot odor and athletes foot. Running socks and hiking socks keep feet dry by wicking perspiration away and cushioned padding absorbs road and trail shocks. A variety of lengths are available from low-cut or no-show lengths, to mid-calf, knee highs and over-the-knee styles.