Who Cares About Cliché – These Socks Are the Perfect Stocking Filler or Holiday Gift

When I was a kid I hated receiving socks as a Xmas gift but now that I’m older I do actually like getting them. First of all, I hate shopping for socks for myself unless they’re something really special, and second I just always seem to manage to lose socks and end up wearing them mismatched under my DMs as I don’t want to throw away the left-behind one as that just seems wasteful to me! I know it’s a pretty cliché Xmas gift – it’s almost like admitting defeat and saying “Sorry, I didn’t know what to get you… here’s some socks!” but if you can find a really nice pair, they would make a perfect stocking filler, holiday gift, or Secret Santa present. I had a look at some socks and I’ve found some that I would love to either give or receive, and I’ve come up with the below socks gift guide that I’ve split into different sections – silly socks, sock sets, designer socks, logo socks, single motif socks, repeat motif socks, and traditional socks.

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Raise a Smile (or Eye-Roll) – Silly Socks

Let’s get the silly socks out of the way first. Maybe you need a gag gift, something fun for Secret Santa, or you want to make a friend laugh. I have a running joke with my friend where we try to find the ugliest Xmas card for each other every year; adding in some silly socks might be a good idea!

Two (or Three) is Better Than One – Sock Sets

Sock sets can be good value, or a nice way to get more variety. I’ve bought the blue, white and red set by Ami Paris for myself and the socks are amazing – I definitely recommend.

Expensive Taste – Designer Socks

Designer socks can definitely be pricey, and also often need special care – I have to hand wash mine, but I do find that they are softer and last longer. Whether or not they are worth the price is for you to decide.

Brand Loyalty – Logo Socks

If you know the favourite brands of the person you’re buying gifts for, maybe logo socks would be a good choice?

Attention to Detail – Single Motif Socks

Pretty straightforward – one motif on the sock, but what does the person you’re buying for like? Here are some ideas.

Over and Over – Repeat Motif Socks

Repeat motifs are fun and colourful. I really want the cat socks by Dedicated and the flower/mushroom socks by Vans!

Not Necessarily Boring – Traditional Socks

Sometimes you need to stick to the traditional, but that doesn’t have to be boring. Tartan, checkerboard, and fair isle are all great options for somebody who doesn’t like other patterns.