Sock Sizes – How to Find the Right One

Short answer: Sock sizes usually follow your shoe size and are sold in ranges, for example 40 to 46. If you fall on the border between two ranges, choose the larger one if you want a comfortable everyday sock, and the smaller one if the sock needs to sit tight in sports shoes.

How to Read the Size Ranges

Most socks come in wide ranges, because knitted fabric stretches. A sock in size 40 to 46 therefore fits both shoe size 41 and 45, but sits loosest at the small end and tightest at the large end. See the general guide in how to find the right size in bamboo clothing.

Signs of the Wrong Size

Socks that are too small pull at your toes, slip down at the heel and wear out quickly. Socks that are too big fold and cause blisters. Brands cut the ranges slightly differently, so check the size guide for JBS men or JBS women when you shop.

Find Socks That Fit

If you choose bamboo, you also get a material that shapes itself softly around the foot without pinching. See the full range of bamboo socks for men and bamboo socks for women, and if your feet are bigger than size 46, there are styles for you as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do sock sizes follow shoe size?

Yes, as a starting point. Socks are sold in ranges around your shoe size, for example 36 to 40 or 40 to 46.

What do I do if I fall between two sizes?

Choose the larger range for everyday wear and the smaller one if the sock needs to sit really close, for example in sports shoes.

Why do my socks slip down at the heel?

That is a classic sign that the sock is too small. Try one range up, so the heel sits correctly.