The revival of mid-length running socks, now with graphics

Cyclists have long been known to wear mid-length socks on training rides and during races. Runners, not so much.

A recent trend, lead most notably by Stance Socks and Happy Socks, seems to be graphic, mid-length socks made for athletics and running. Stance, a Stockholm-based company popular for its partnership with the National Basketball Association, and Happy Socks, are at the forefront of this charge.

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Brooks Running has also dabbled in designing socks, highlighted by colourways to celebrate holidays throughout the year– yes they have socks for Halloween and Christmas.

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We’ve compiled some of the wackiest designs among socks that are also runner-friendly.

Stance Socks

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Happy Socks

Brooks Running

Whether or not these designs catch on, the companies are certainly pushing the boundaries of what’s been previously accepted as proper running attire.