Man, socks are a great question. I've also been looking for good socks.

My current experience has been based two major factors. The first one is thickness. I wanted a thick socks because I CANNOT believe how sweaty my feet get when skating. My skates are always damp after a skate, regardless of how thick my socks are.

I also got an insole for my skates because is have really high arches. This now makes thicker socks more uncomfortable. I find my toes often get tingly when I do thick socks with my insoles. So I've opted for thinner socks.

I will admit that I can get away with thin socks because my skate lining is really comfortable. I have Sure-Grip Fames, and the lining is just amazing.

I did try some knee highs, but I find that I didn't not wear them because I wear my knee pads all the time, and it's just easier to wear crew socks.

Maybe we could start a sock trade club for people who buy packs and want to try different kinds of socks!

i looove love skatersocks. i have two mid calf pairs, one over the knee, and one thigh high for spicy days lol. they are so comfy and thick compared to my regular tall socks.

I’m a size 5 shoe and I SWEAR by the Toy Machine socks—it’s a skateboard brand if you’re not familiar. They’re super thick in the foot area which I really like.

Either Blue Q ankle or crew socks or Sock It To Me knee highs when I'm feeling edgy haha

I like men's tube socks, they're nice and squishy and give good cushioning.

I like Socco better than Skater Socks - I agree with drumsandfire that they’re too mushy and loose. I also really like the Edea socks, they’re super thin! May have to try some bombas I see them suggested a lot

I recently threw down for a 12 pack of calf length bombas for the same reason, hah -- favorite skating sock I've found so far. I also have a few pairs of Skater Socks that are just okay... I think they're thick in a too-loose way and find they feel kinda "mushy" in my boots. Fun colors though!

I have 1 pair of cherry blossom patterned knee highs I bought from Sock Dreams that I use to skate. I plan on ordering more knee highs in the coming months because wearing regular crew socks to skate is uncomfortable for me (the tongue of my skates rubs against them and makes them sink down into the boot).

I love these socks from Amazon. They are the perfect length so the stripes just peek out above the top of my boots. :) Plus they are inexpensive and durable - I've probably washed them a hundred times and they are no worse for the wear. Link

I tend to wear vans socks when I go skating. They're nice and thick and very comfy so they're great for skating in!

I really like these they’re thicker under and around the edges of the foot which I think is really nice ��

Got my first pair of Skatersocks from Fritzy's about a week ago and I am in love. Soft, not crazy thick, stay up, aren't itchy. Definitely getting more!

Currently waiting on an order from bombas, they have a really cute pride collection out and they donate for each pair purchased! I’ve also heard great things about skatersocks.com

I ordered some socks from skatersocks and they’re coming Monday so I’ll update!! They look pretty cute

I'll let you know what these socks are like once they arrive! I've heard they are good, they have padded soles, different lengths and many colour options.
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If you're planning long skate sessions, I’d highly recommend the FP Painkillers Skate Socks. They have light padding sewn in, especially around the heels and balls of your feet, and stay super comfortable even after hours. The Bamboo Charcoal version is also great moisture-wicking and anti-odor, which helps a ton in warmer weather.

They’re made for skaters, not just repurposed sports socks definitely worth checking out!

I skate with thin ankle socks or no socks 👀 better tactile feedback for my weird sensory self.

I only wear darn tough. Thick n squishy and never any issues with odor.

Thank you everyone!

Socco brand socks are nice and padded. I also pair them with pointe shoe full toe covers!

*if you're looking for good skate sock options, get hiking socks made of wool for great wicking and temperature moderation. I love Darn Tough brand- yes even when it's 100° and 70% humidity. I have seen cute knee high compression socks made with wool, rayon, and other breathable materials. Can't remember the brand but they would prob be a great option as well. Just no to cotton and polyester in booty-sweat summer.

I have tried to like skater socks but I can't stand them here's why': ➡️ They are tube socks and feel like to much material around my ankles. ➡️ They are not made of a fabric that dry well. They always are so damp and sweaty no matter what time of year I wear them.

My foot/ankle are long foot and skinny ankle so maybe that is why. I tried a 14" sock and they are too short. The stripes are at my heel. The 19" length works for me length wise but I feel it's too long for my taste. I have found I like Vans socks. They have cute socks, are super comfortable and don't get all nasty and wet like skater socks. They also have a heel and fit much better.

I prefer thin socks or just tights (I’d do barefoot if I could stand it) cuz I like my skates to feel like an extension of my body

I really like them. I don’t wear tall socks ever because they’re always too tight on my calves; but the two pair of skater socks I have dont squeeze me! I got the 14 inch size in both pair I have.

I don’t wear them in the summer because I’m a sweaty bitch and I don’t like the extra fabric. I just wear thinner novelty crew socks from Target.

Men's thin breathable crew socks are my fave for skating, they come in different lengths. . More affordable too.

I really like darn tough and smartwool. Comfy and dry and never worried about blisters or anything.

Carhartt synthetic wool are pretty good in a pinch. I also like the Nike Elite crew.

Darn Tough fan here.

Also darn tough crew

Darn tough lightweight micro crew for me. Recently picked up a running pair that works well with my tight derby skates. Also looks rad. Black with a white stripe near the top.

My partner and her family (hockey and figure skating) swear by Thinees

https://thinees.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3MGmatvW1X7ad1nIJYRcegcqK_DoMxX1j1H2yofiubNObu356

They also have these deodorizer things to put in their skates which you’ll want to consider if you continue to skate barefoot.

I think it’s bc these skating socks are so slippery. It’s not that you need a thinner sock, just a less slippery one so that your foot stays in place better. I use the fox river ultra thin sock liners. If you’re anywhere near their size border on their chart size down, they run large imo

Some people just skate barefoot and that's OK as long as you have deodorizer inserts and really let your skates air dry after a session.

I like the Mondor ones better than the crs cross ones. I feel like they have better grip?

I just skate in generic pantyhose socks. Super thin! They do tear easily but I still wear them for a while even with the runs. Unfortunately I can’t find the link of the exact ones I use (tbh they might have been discontinued 😭) but any cheap brand would work

Your toes shouldn't be freezing at rink temp, your toes are most likely cold because of poor circulation.

Used to wear Bauers, CCMs, etc. but I switched to Darn Tough socks. Typically some of the lightweight running socks. Lifetime guarantee is great and they are way more comfortable.

I'll echo the comments from others about it likely being a circulation issue and not your socks.

That said, I have these Warroad socks and they're 'okay', but not worth the price IMO. At the 50% Black Friday price they're more reasonable, but at the end of the day they're basic socks really. Minimal compression, the 'grip' they tout is non-existent. They're nothing special. Especially not at nearly $30. For that price I'd start looking into something like Cut Shield.

The bare bones socks I always recommend are Darn Tough ultra lightweight running socks. They're thin and have no padding which is what you should want. They're wool so they regulate temperature well in addition to stink. Lastly, DT's lifetime warranty makes them a no brainer. The last pair I had lasted me 6 years.

https://darntough.com/products/mens-merino-wool-run-micro-crew-ultra-lightweight-running-socks?variant=37874236981434&ab_version=A&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=17729860250&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACalYIKRUsFPKMKfbvWAJduzKbTui&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvkdjJq-cc9I0iC_lP_FRLSl2v-Abx5TahxVrVnCB9R8JMSH5U7YKc_saAkUqEALw_wcB

Stance heavy basketball socks. Reinforced in the ankle and balls of the feet. I love them.

Costco sells "fitness" boot socks and they are the best I've ever had. Tried all the other recommendations and always got foot pain and chafing.

I really like wearing compression style thin racing socks with my adapt GTOs. They reduce friction and keep me feeling fresh for long skating sessions. Very sweaty though, lol.

I just wear copper fit compression socks.

Thank you for all the replies everyone!