What type of Skinnys are right for me?

Our socks come in three styles:

Try both no-show styles in our No-Show Starter Pack or sample the Invisibles + Tubes together in our Weekender Pack!

All are cushioned with extra-thick looped terry to provide heel-wall padding that fills air gaps and helps you fit better in shoes.

Skinnys No-Shows: Performance vs Invisible

Summary about our no-shows: the Skinnys Performance are a bit thicker and more secure, and the Skinnys Invisibles are a bit lower cut.

All Skinnys no-show socks feature our signature orthotic-grade GripWrapTM silicone gel grips that envelop the sides of your heels in cushioned comfort, not just the backs.

With any style of Skinnys, your heel will be free from rubbing, blistering, and popping out; and you can wear them either as no-show socks on their own, or as an underlayer beneath ankle-high socks for even more blister-protection and padding.

Skinnys Performance
Skinnys Invisibles

Skinnys Performance

Skinnys Performance 3x-padded socks are simply perfect for everyday use.

They're cut with a hidden "sneaker contour" to stay concealed in most low-top shoes like athletic shoes or mens' dress shoes, and they feature a 3x-padded heel counter, making them the thickest no-shows available on the market today.

Illustration of the Skinnys Performance features
  • Tennis shoes
  • Walking shoes
  • Mens dress shoes
  • Laced Vans
  • Chuck Taylors

If you're looking for maximum comfort, these are our most padded and secure no-show sock.

The Skinnys Performance are so secure (they'll never slip off!) because we weave them with a premium cuff that encircles your ankle.

Skinnys Invisibles

Skinnys Invisibles 2x-padded liners are the best anti-rubbing solution for slip-on shoes.

They've got a "secret liner" contour to remain invisible in most loafers and ladies' flats, and they feature a 2x-padded heel counter, unlike what you'll find in other peds or liners.

This style is the thickest liner-cut no-show available anywhere, and they're where we started our business.

Illustration of Skinnys Invisibles features
  • Loafers
  • Ladies' flats
  • Boat shoes (like Sperrys)
  • Slip-on Vans

If you're looking for comfort with slip-on shoes, these are our most hidden (but still super-cushioned) no-show sock.

The Skinnys Invisibles are specially engineered to stay on with a stay-put elastic ankle band while remaining hidden.

 

 

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From the Skinnys Blog...

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    Most so-called "padded socks" on the market usually provide too much thickness in the areas you don't need it (toe box and sole) and annoyingly underpad the outer heel walls....

    How to find socks with actual heel padding —  Hint: You have to turn them inside out

    Most so-called "padded socks" on the market usually provide too much thickness in the areas you don't need it (toe box and sole) and annoyingly underpad the outer heel walls.

    A big secret: the only way to learn how a sock is structured is to turn it inside out.

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  • What are “specialty socks” and why are they more expensive?

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    One question we're sometimes asked is why Skinnys cost what they do, when generic socks can be had for a few bucks a pair. It really comes down to what it takes...

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    One question we're sometimes asked is why Skinnys cost what they do, when generic socks can be had for a few bucks a pair.

    It really comes down to what it takes to produce Skinnys and the fact that they're manufactured in more limited quantities.

    They're a little pricier, but you won't find this type of product anywhere else.

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  • Foot slipping out of a loafer at the heel

    Why do shoes slip at the heel?

    Simply put, most shoe manufacturers design their shoes for "average" heels, even though around 25% of us would benefit from a slimmer-designed heel cup. For those of us in the narrower group, off-the-shelf shoes often have...

    Why do shoes slip at the heel?

    Simply put, most shoe manufacturers design their shoes for "average" heels, even though around 25% of us would benefit from a slimmer-designed heel cup.

    For those of us in the narrower group, off-the-shelf shoes often have heel cups that just have too much space—too much air—leaving a gap between the shoe and our heel. For non-padded shoes (dress shoes, loafers, boat shoes, etc.), there's even less room for error. And so our shoes slip off our feet.

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  • Will extra-thick no-show socks tighten my shoe fit?

    Will extra-thick no-show socks tighten my shoe ...

    Why are all no-show socks paper thin, and could they be used to make loose shoes fit a bit tighter? For those of us who need a tighter shoe fit—because we blister...

    Will extra-thick no-show socks tighten my shoe fit?

    Why are all no-show socks paper thin, and could they be used to make loose shoes fit a bit tighter?

    For those of us who need a tighter shoe fit—because we blister in our heels or because our feet pop up or slip out of our shoes—thin socks simply won't cut it.

    We need the most padded no-show socks we can find, especially in the heel area!

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