What is the difference between ankle highs and ankle socks?
Ankle highs are hosiery socks. They are made from the same fine yarn as tights, usually around 15 denier, and look sheer on the foot and ankle. They suit cropped trousers, loafers and court shoes, where a thick sock would look bulky. Examples include the Aristoc Ultimate Sheer Luxury 15D Shine Ankle High and the Andrea Bucci Ultra Sheer Summer Ankle Highs. Ankle socks are knitted from cotton, bamboo or similar fibres, so they are thicker and suit trainers and casual shoes. This collection includes both.
Which ankle socks suit open shoes?
The Andrea Bucci Design Top Sandal Toe Ankle High has a sandal toe, so the toe area looks neat in open shoes. For low-cut shoes, trainer liners stay out of sight. The Charnos 3PP Organic Cotton Trainer Liner Socks are a practical everyday pack. Oroblu's Lacy No Show Socks sit low inside the shoe with a lace edge. For more low-cut styles that sit fully inside the shoe, see Footliners.
What fashion ankle socks are there?
There is a wide choice of decorative socks for wearing with heels, loafers and Mary Janes. Gipsy makes sheer designs with roses, polka dots, hearts, stripes and frills, plus Fishnet Sparkle Ankle Highs and Sheer Jewelled Ankle Socks. Charnos adds sparkle spot, sparkle heart and leopard print anklets. Falke's Jewel Case 30 Denier Socks have a gold chain design with lurex, and the Wicker Game Mesh Socks use a fine mesh for summer. C & N Accessories makes beaded ankle socks in mesh, lace and plain knit. More designs are in Fashion Socks.
Which ankle socks are best for everyday wear?
For everyday comfort, cotton and bamboo socks are softer and more breathable than nylon. Pretty Polly's bamboo socks come in two pair packs with stripe, spot and plain mixes. The Charnos 3PP Organic Cotton Ankle Socks are a simple plain choice, and the Charnos Heart Cotton Design two pair pack adds a pattern. For workouts, the Charnos Active Gripper Trainer Socks have non-slip grips on the soles for Pilates and yoga. Falke's Sensitive Berlin Socks have a soft top that sits gently on the ankle. Pretty Polly also has Christmas designs, such as Santa, Christmas Tree and Ho Ho Ho socks.
