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It’s not uncommon for feet to turn into a sweaty, smelly mess inside a pair of leather pumps, flats or loafers, especially during the heat of summer. Thankfully, however, no-show socks provide a quick solution. Not only are they invisible inside closed toed shoes (including sneakers, if you want to avoid the look of your socks peeking through), but they’ll also help absorb foot moisture and minimize the chances of blisters from forming.
When shopping for no-show socks, you’ll want to look for lightweight styles that won’t feel too bulky inside shoes. They should also include silicone grips and elasticized hemlines to prevent slippage. While styles made or cotton and/or polyester are both breathable, the latter material is better at wicking away moisture — which is particularly handy if you plan to work out in them. Whether you’re in the market for a performance or everyday pair of no-show socks, it’s always a good idea to look for options with seamless toe designs to prevent chafing.
Taking all this into account, we compiled 12 of the best no-show socks for women to shop. These styles come courtesy of popular brands like Adidas, Lululemon and Happy Socks and have reviews from many satisfied customers. Keep scrolling to choose one.
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Under Armour Essential No-Show Socks
Minimize distractions while working up a sweat in Under Armour’s Essential No-Show Socks. Offered in a pack of six, the polyester-nylon blend socks feature a lightweight, non-bulky construction, arch support and fitted heel design for extra snugness. Meanwhile, moisture-wicking and anti-odor technology help keep feet dry and fresh.
Danish Endurance No-Show Socks
Developed by Danish ironman Anders Hofman, Danish Endurance’s No-Show Socks are built to stand up to any task. The barely-there style, which features a plunging topline and anti-slip silicone patch at the heel, should stay upright and invisible inside casual and athletic shoes. It also includes cooling lanes to limit sweat buildup.
Injinji Run Lightweight No-Show
In addition to letting your toes splay naturally for enhanced stability while exercising, Injinji’s Run Lightweight No-Show socks also help prevent chafing and blisters between the toes (which can be common among runners and hikers). To further ward against hot spots, the design is equipped with Coolmax fibers throughout.
TeeHee Seamless Toe Topper
Mules and open-toed heels have finally met their match with TeeHee’s Seamless Toe Topper. The backless sock will keep you from slipping out of these pairs and shouldn’t budge during wear thanks to an elasticized topline and silicone grip details at the ball of the foot.
Lululemon Daily Stride No-Show Socks
If you love Lululemon’s workout and athleisure apparel, you’ll want to add the brand’s Daily Stride No-Show Socks to your cart. You’ll love that they offer 360 degrees of arch support to fight foot fatigue, plus a seamless toe construction and sturdy interior grip design.
Happy Socks Flamingo Liner Socks
Just because no-show socks will remain hidden inside shoes doesn’t mean they’re only offered in basic colors and styles. You can spice things up with Happy Socks’ Flamingo Liner Socks, featuring unicycle-riding flamingos and a soft cotton-blend for breathable, everyday comfort.
Eedor Thin No-Show Socks
Also offering a minimal fit and feel, Eedor’s No-Show Socks include an elasticized topline, silicone grip details and Y-stitched heel to keep the socks in place.
Swiftwick Maxus Zero Tab
Swiftwick Maxus Zero Tab socks will keep you light (and cool) on your feet during any run with a plush, shock-absorbing footbed, compression arch support and moisture-wicking fibers. A heel tab at the back also helps ward off blisters.
Thirty 48 No-Show Socks
Great to wear with nearly any type of low-cut shoe, this plunging silhouette comes in neutral, color-blocked versions with silicone at the heel and a contrasting elastic cuff for a cute-meets-functional look. The socks come in packs of three or six pairs.
Ordenado 9 Pairs No-Show Socks
Complete with a silicone heel grip and Y-stitch heel to hug the foot, Ordenado’s No-Show Socks are designed to stay put even when you remove shoes. For durability, the cotton and polyester pairs are also reinforced at the toe and made with a high-density knit that shouldn’t fall apart or pill after multiple washes. And for just $14, you get nine pairs in a pack.
Adidas Super No-Show 6-Pair Socks
When it comes to performance no-show socks, you can also look to other athletic brands like Adidas for quality styles. This lightweight pair from the Three Stripes offers a classically sporty look and lightweight polyester, latex and spandex construction. The brand also uses Climalite fabric to keep feet cool and a seamless toe design to ward off blisters.
Qing Ultra Low-Cut No-Show Socks
Thick silicone grips at the heel extend all the way to the sole for maximum slip-resistance in Qing’s Ultra Low-Cut No-Show Socks. Not only will these work with classic sneaker styles, but they also feature a cut that’s low enough to remain invisible inside boat shoes, flats, loafers and oxfords.
Falke Lace No-Show Socks
Sometimes, it’s fun to accessorize with socks. Falke’s Lace No-Show Socks are a supremely elegant pick, done in sturdy yet elegant pre-fabricated lace and made to hug the contours of the foot.
