Crew Socks vs. Ankle Socks
Put a sock on it.
Yes, whether it’s for warm cozy toes in the winter or to hide the hammer time going on in your shoes for the summer we all wear socks at some point in our lives. Yet the questions remain: which sock is MY sock? How do I wear socks? Why are they called socks? The last one you’ll have to Google, but the rest of them we can answer for you. We’re cool like that.
What are Crew Socks?
Consider the Crew Sock: classic, elegant, calf-length. These are, in essence, your starter sock. The one mom buys you for the first day of first grade, but what makes a crew cut sock? We get into the nitty-gritty of knit-wear here, but essentially crew length socks refer to ones that come up to where the calf muscle begins. Ours hit mid-calf.
What are Ankle Socks?
Ankle socks, as the name suggests, refer to ankle length socks. Scandalize the gilded age era ghosts that reside in your home by flaunting your magnificently bare upper foot. Achilles could never. We make ours with a non-chafe blister tab to keep your heel feeling mighty real (comfortable.)
Crew Socks vs Ankle Socks
Length
Crew length socks come up about 6-8 inches on a human leg, whereas ankle length socks hit right at the ankle to give you maximum gams-out glory.
Fabric
Some people like to pit our Ankle Socks and Crew Socks against one another, but on a molecular level they’re the same. That’s because we use the same super-soft, pill-resistant Supima cotton for both. So the only difference is in the length, not the feel. Our Breathe Ankle and Crew Socks are a little different, with quick-drying and anti-odor properties. Sweaty soles, this is your savior!
Style
After all this sock talk, you must be wondering how to wear crew socks or ankle socks. Do not panic, it’s just a matter of personal choice. Say you want to look a bit more conservative, and you know your pants cut off right around the ankle. You may opt for crew socks to give that nice full coverage. We highly recommend this for legal disputes. You can’t jail someone dressed that sharp.
Ankle socks are for people who just wanna have fun, people who don their shortest shorts and want the longest line from thigh to foot. This is where our Ankle Sock shines. It elongates your legs, and makes a bold statement. “Hi, these are my thighs, calves, and ankles.” Certainly not for the Sarahs who are just plain and tall.
No matter the sock you rock, MeUndies has you covered. We’re all about self expression, which is why all our socks come in a variety of patterns, prints, and colors. The type of sock you pick says as much about you as any other item in your wardrobe, so choose wisely. No pressure.