The Best Crew Socks for Men, Ranked by What the Listings Say
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Our picks at a glance
- Best OverallDickies Men's Dri-Tech Moisture Control Crew SocksCheck price on Amazon
- Best Cushioned Cotton PickGOLDTOE Men's 656S Cotton Crew Athletic SocksCheck price on Amazon
- Best for Arch SupportUnder Armour Adult Cotton Crew SocksCheck price on Amazon
Crew socks are the everyday mid-length sock, and Amazon sells them by the pack. These three multipacks all rate 4.6 or higher across tens of thousands of ratings, and their listings give fiber blends, so you can compare what you are actually buying.
How we picked
We searched Amazon for men's crew socks, set aside sponsored results, and kept listings rated 4.3 or higher across at least 200 ratings. Then we saved each finalist's fiber content, feature bullets, seller and return terms. All three blends are mostly cotton; the differences are in the cushioning, arch support and sizing each listing describes.
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Best Overall: Dickies Men's Dri-Tech Moisture Control Crew Socks
The deepest rating base in our search by a wide margin, at 4.7 across more than 200,000 ratings. The listing describes arch compression, ventilation channels and a reinforced heel and toe, and Dickies sells it in M to XXL sizes in packs of 6, 12 or 18 pairs. The white pack we checked lists 74% cotton, 23% polyester, 2% spandex and 1% nylon, but the listing also says fabric content may vary by color, so check the blend for the color you choose.
What the listing says
- White variant: 74% cotton, 23% polyester, 2% spandex, 1% nylon
- Listing note: fabric content may vary by color
- Arch compression support and ventilation channels (per listing)
- Reinforced heel and toe
- Sizes M to XXL; packs of 6, 12 or 18 pairs
Best Cushioned Cotton Pick: GOLDTOE Men's 656S Cotton Crew Athletic Socks
The highest cotton share of the three as captured (the Dickies blend varies by color), at 79% cotton with polyester, nylon and a little spandex, and the listing describes a full cushioned foot and a smooth toe seam. It states a fit range of shoe sizes 6 to 12.5 and says it is made with USA cotton, while the origin field says imported. GOLDTOE credits its AquaFX moisture control with keeping feet dry.
What the listing says
- 79% cotton, 11% polyester, 9% nylon, 1% spandex
- Full cushioned foot and smooth toe seam
- Fits shoe sizes 6 to 12.5 (per listing)
- Reinforced toe
- Made with USA cotton; origin listed as imported
Best for Arch Support: Under Armour Adult Cotton Crew Socks
The listing describes dynamic arch support that Under Armour says helps reduce foot fatigue, cushioning it describes as reducing bulk, and material it says wicks sweat. They are sold as adult socks, and the size we checked lists men's shoe sizes 9 to 12 and women's 10 to 12; the listing's Department field says womens, so go by the size chart rather than the department label. The blend is 76% cotton, 22% polyester and 2% spandex.
What the listing says
- 76% cotton, 22% polyester, 2% spandex
- Dynamic arch support (per Under Armour)
- Strategic cushioning described as reducing bulk
- Large: men's shoe sizes 9 to 12, women's 10 to 12
- Sold as adult socks; Department field says womens
Side by side
| Socks | Fiber blend (as listed) | Sizing (as listed) | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickies Men's Dri-Tech Moisture Control Crew Socks | 74% cotton blend (white; may vary by color) | M to XXL | Amazon.com |
| GOLDTOE Men's 656S Cotton Crew Athletic Socks | 79% cotton blend | Shoe sizes 6 to 12.5 | Amazon.com |
| Under Armour Adult Cotton Crew Socks | 76% cotton blend | Large: men's 9 to 12, women's 10 to 12 | Everyday Hero Co. |
What to look for
Fiber blend
All three are mostly cotton with polyester and a little spandex. Each listing's fabric type field gives the percentages; Dickies notes its blend may vary by color.
Shoe size range
Some packs are sized by shoe size, and ranges differ by brand. Match your shoe size to the listing's chart, not just the S, M or L label.
Cushioning and arch
Listings describe cushioned feet, arch compression or arch support. These are the brands' descriptions; the listings do not measure them.
Pack size
Multipacks come in different pair counts. Check the pack selected before you compare.
The bottom line
- Best Overall: Dickies Dri-Tech, rated 4.7 across more than 200,000 ratings.
- Best Cushioned Cotton Pick: GOLDTOE 656S, 79% cotton with a full cushioned foot.
- Best for Arch Support: Under Armour cotton crew, with dynamic arch support per the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What are crew socks?
Crew socks are mid-length socks that come up past the ankle. All three picks are sold as crew socks on their listings.
Which of these has the most cotton?
GOLDTOE 656S lists 79% cotton, ahead of Under Armour at 76% and the white Dickies pack at 74%.
Are the Under Armour socks for men or women?
They are sold as adult socks, and the size we checked gives both men's and women's shoe sizes. The listing's Department field says womens, so use the size chart.
Does the Dickies blend change by color?
The listing says fabric content may vary by color. The 74% cotton figure is for the white pack we checked.
Why are the ratings different from what I see on Amazon?
Ratings change over time. The figures here are what each listing showed on the date at the top of this page.
Ratings and listing details were checked on Amazon on the date shown at the top of this page. We have not worn these; everything above is from their Amazon listings.
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