Socks for flat shoes

Short answer: A liner or a very low ankle sock. For smart flat shoes the sock has to be thin enough not to change the fit of the shoe.

What flat shoes demand

There is no room for a thick sock. A thick sock makes the shoe tighter and pushes the foot up against the upper. Always choose the thinnest that works.

The cut

For a loafer or a ballet flat the liner has to be cut very low at the front. For a flat lace up it can go slightly higher without showing. See bamboo trainer liners for women.

Why you should not go without

With no sock the moisture goes straight into the shoe. That causes smell and ruins the insole within months. See bamboo trainer liners for men and bamboo trainer socks for women.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear ordinary socks with loafers

They show. A liner is cut for the purpose.

Why does the liner slip off

A missing rubber grip at the heel or too large a size.

Are thin socks colder

Marginally. The shoe insulates more than the sock.