The best bamboo trainer socks and when they are the right choice

Short answer: Trainer socks are short socks that just cover the ankle. They are right for trainers and low shoes where a regular sock would show, and wrong for boots where the edge rolls down.

What a trainer sock is

The name covers a short sock ending just above the shoe and leaving the ankle bare. It is also called an ankle sock. See the models in bamboo trainer socks for men and bamboo trainer socks for women.

When it rolls down

If the sock rolls down into the shoe, it is either too short for your foot or the elastic has gone slack. A model with a slightly higher cuff and a grip edge at the heel stays up. Choose the size by your foot, not by the shoe.

Shorter still

If you do not want to see the sock above the shoe at all, a footie is the right choice. It ends below the ankle bone. See bamboo footies for men.

Bamboo against sweat in trainers

Trainers breathe poorly, and that is exactly where the material makes the most difference. Bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the foot and keeps odour down.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between trainer socks and footies?

Trainer socks cover the ankle. Footies end below the ankle bone and are invisible in the shoe.

Why does my trainer sock roll down?

The cuff is too short for your foot, or the elastic is worn. A model with a grip edge at the heel stays put.

Can trainer socks be used for work?

Only in low shoes. In boots the edge chafes against the shaft and the sock disappears into the shoe.