https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2257515 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:39:18 +0000 Staysfit 2257515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I agree, the heel is a bit roomy on me as well. &nbsp;The reason I need new socks is they have stretched a bit. &nbsp;Mine were some sort of poly-mix however, I think wool or cotton would not stretch as much…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2257363 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:37:24 +0000 Janet 2257363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an old thread, but I did end up buying two pairs of Ondo socks and they are winners. They’re a little roomy in the heel for me so there’s a bit of extra fabric, but it does not wad up in the shoe, so the comfort is good. They do not slide off, even when I take my shoes off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2257360 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:07:09 +0000 Staysfit 2257360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this an old thread? &nbsp;I purchased some Ondo socks after reading it the last time because I have skinny heels and wider mid foot. &nbsp;Nothing would stay put and I have tried Smartwool, Darn tough, Bombas, and many others. &nbsp;The Ondo’s win! &nbsp;The type I purchased do not have a low enough stance for some of my shoes however I see they have an even lower profile version which I plan to purchase. &nbsp;They also have wool and cotton socks which I’m more willing to pay for now that I know they work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2257338 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:54:56 +0000 Lana 2257338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think smartwool are the best like a few others in the comments.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2257332 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:42:00 +0000 AnnaGV 2257332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The superior OLD SMARTWOOL HIDE &amp; SEEK DESIGN seems to be gone forever. &nbsp;(Suz showed a picture of them 5 or 6 posts back)<br /><i>Suz, have you found any of&nbsp;the old style lately? &nbsp;(other than on eBay)</i></p> <p>I think Smartwool cheaped out because the old style with nice fabrication required labor to sew the elastic around the foot opening. &nbsp;I figure&nbsp;the new style is all-machine-made (like all the others' no-shows) so they've probably reduced their labor cost and ANOTHER GOOD PRODUCT IS GONE. &nbsp;(so what else is new)</p> <p>The new style are tiny and made in one of those hyper-stretch fabrics that I hate (with that stupid sticky spot to try to keep it up in back).</p> <p>If anyone knows of a no-show like the old Smartwool Hide &amp; Seek please let me know! &nbsp;Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188560 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:30:02 +0000 sarah 2188560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping in to report that some I ordered from Gap for my daughter to try arrived today and they seem quite good. We’ll see how they test drive but the price is good and I’m optimistic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188506 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:41:43 +0000 bj1111 2188506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>as soon as ondo were mentioned, i got several pairs to try out.</p> <p>stance used to work, i really dislike the silicone band in the heel.&nbsp; the stretchiness of the fabric is attenuated and it doesnt grip my duck heel like a well knitted footie.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>bombas are on my list to try.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188442 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:45:13 +0000 sarah 2188442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to wear no-show socks or I get blisters and my feet sweat and it's quite uncomfortable. I will only buy the Smartwool ones. They are thin and they never slip off of my heel. I love them. That said, my son has had a lot of success with some from the GAP - they are men's but maybe the women's version is good, too. Note that there are different "cuts" in the Smartwool, as Suz pointed out. They all work for me, but the one that comes up a bit higher is nice to wear with sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188347 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:48:12 +0000 viva 2188347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are quite thin, Janet. Worth trying a pair! </p> <p>And, I hear you about social media advertising. Unfortunately I click into a lot of ads just to look around .... and have definitely purchased too. I have to watch myself.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188323 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:54:54 +0000 Janet 2188323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vivian, I wondered about Ondo! I’ve been seeing their ads on social media but am always a bit skeptical of brands I see advertised that way. Are they thin? I want the thinnest possible, actually, now that I think about it. Really just something to keep my feet from sticking to the insoles, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188291 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:02:08 +0000 lynn 2188291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Sheec socks for no show. &nbsp;They have several styles and they are online.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188284 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:39:09 +0000 viva 2188284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just ordered no-show socks from Ondo (saw them on IG). Not cheap, but I ordered one pair to give them a try. I have to say I'm kind of converted - they are thin and stretchy, cover the foot well and comfortably, and they stay put. I often wear bare feet but need an option for certain shoes that make my feet sweat. I'll probably buy one more pair so I can have them on rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188142 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:29:17 +0000 Anonymous 2188142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just go with cheapo Avia's- but I only wear them for the bit of time I'm exercizing. At this point just for biking cause DH and I work out barefoot, and I hike/do archery in the Birks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188083 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:57:27 +0000 Suz 2188083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the Smartwools but not all the styles work on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Advantages of those in the first photo: They totally stay on my feet, or at least <b>almost</b> totally. If I walk up a steep hill, there's a chance they will slip a bit. Disadvantages: the sizing is not great for me so they are often a bit large. Which means they can feel bunchy. And also, they sometimes show a tiny bit over some sneakers. Depends on the sneaker profile, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>Advantage of version 2: Doesn't show. Disadvantage: Sometimes slips off.&nbsp;</p> <p>Advantage of version 3: Really doesn't show. Disadvantage: slips off the minute I put it on and drives me insane.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not able to go barefoot in sneakers without massive heel blisters and (excuse me) smelly feet! So I fiddle and futz with these things all summer. They do keep down the moisture and friction and I love them for that.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188071 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:58:12 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2188071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bombas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2188003 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:38:36 +0000 Christina F. 2188003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate these things with a passion, but I find I do need them sometimes. They almost always slip down on me, especially the nylon kind. I think the Bombas ones are pretty good, but YMMV on whether they are truly "no show" or not. Depends on the foot and the shoe in question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187993 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:12:03 +0000 suzieq 2187993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Angie on this one. Also, you guys lost me at the word wool. Wool makes me itch so badly that I can’t wear anything that has even a small percentage of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187992 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:05:12 +0000 Janet 2187992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the ideas and commiseration! It doesn’t seem like there is a single easy answer. I can tolerate bare feet inside some of my sneakers, but there seem to be some that make my soles feel very sticky — when I remove the shoes, the insoles try to come along, LOL. Foot powder only does so much. Must be a particular kind of material they’re using for insoles. I’m going to try using some extra insoles and loosen the laces a little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187984 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:28:58 +0000 RobinF 2187984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have also given up on no-shows. They never seem to work with my shoes. I wear low-ankle socks with sneakers and no socks with loafers. I do like the Summer Soles inserts for the loafers to help keep my feet from getting sticky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187973 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:58:08 +0000 unfrumped 2187973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m still working on this too. Appreciate all the ideas for brands to consider.<br /> I also don’t like partially- showing no- shows.<br /> Rachylou, I have Icebreaker “ minis”, sort of a quarter- top sock, in pale gray, which I wear a lot with chunkier “ real” sneakers like my Brooks. They’re just so comfortable because fit and stay put like a sock, so don’t have to be crimped/ constricting in toe like some elasticized no-shows. But haven’t tried their no- shows. A local store carries Smartwool one ms, so may try. Last year I found the thin wool very comfortable even in out hot summer.<br /> But for “ low- profile” sneakers I do prefer no-show. Also I have a couple pairs of half- foot ones that work in shoes in which a full no- show takes up too much room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187958 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:56:47 +0000 Jessikams 2187958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stance! Thx Janet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187815 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:15:37 +0000 Isabel 2187815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura !!!! YES !&nbsp; &nbsp; I also LOVE bombas. I always thought that they were overhyped. Then the universe taught me&nbsp; lesson .They were an accidental purchase...and I was HOOKED.&nbsp; But I didn't know that they had no shows. I have their right below the ankle socks.&nbsp; I'll have to look.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy...you have identified a need in fashion. A name for those socks !&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187802 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:36 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2187802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bombas! They are seriously the only ones I have ever had that stay put. They have the silicone in the heel but there’s also just something about the fit that works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187796 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:33:00 +0000 rachylou 2187796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you call socks that are in between anklets and no-show? My favourite of those actually come from the dollar store, lol. Mostly tho I’ve decided I prefer soft wool to cotton - my feet have started becoming hot sometimes and then they get really cold. I think wool is better at thermoregulation. </p> <p>Rubbing is a problem! I have blisters from some Crocs that I wore WITH socks! Those have been trashed. I can’t wear Crocs anymore </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187793 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:27:12 +0000 Isabel 2187793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swear by Smartwool.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks/page/2#post-2187792 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:35:21 +0000 Angie 2187792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't bother either. I go barefoot or wear knee-highs.&nbsp;</p> <p>My clients like Stance too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks#post-2187753 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:30:19 +0000 kkards 2187753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Lisap, I’ve generally given up on them...the last pair that I found that worked reasonably well was from Lululemon. But the operative word here is reasonably. They worked in some shoes, but not others, and even in the shoes they worked in, some days they worked better than others....honestly for rubbing I’ve found several generous swipes of Body Glove works better.&nbsp;</p> <p>Slim Cat re smart wool, actually re wool socks in generally, my feet are the only part of me that run hot, and I actually prefer wool socks vs cotton as wool is better at wicking away moisture and keep my feet from &nbsp;feeling clammy&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks#post-2187737 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:30:49 +0000 Janet 2187737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams, those are Stance. They have worked well for me in the past, but maybe the ones I have are getting stretched out? Or my feet are changing, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks#post-2187735 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:14:55 +0000 Jessikams 2187735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are my best ones but I can’t remember where I got them! Anybody recognize logo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-no-show-socks#post-2187734 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:58:56 +0000 Zaeobi 2187734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>. </p>