How We Tested the Best Work Socks
Family Handyman editors wore the socks on this list for hours on end while doing yard work, hiking, running errands and more. That means we wore them across various levels of activity, from light and moderate activity to heavy work, in order to determine which socks performed the best.
If we were testing long socks, we wore hiking or work boots. While testing shorter socks that come just above the ankle, we wore athletic shoes. We also tested the socks on rainy and hot days to see how they kept our feet dry. Additionally, we wore and washed the socks we tested to ensure that every brand is durable and that the socks didn’t pill or mat after washing.
All in all, our editors tried and researched more than 30 pairs of socks to bring you our 10 favorite pairs of work socks.
If you work in a job that requires you to be on your feet for hours at a time, then fitted compression socks can help increase blood flow through the legs. Non-medical work compression socks should have light to medium pressure.
Thick socks with added cushion in the arch and heel are best to wear with steel-toed boots. Work socks that are thick enough can provide an extra layer of protection to help prevent calluses or corns.
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