Sock size chart
Sock sizes follow shoe sizes. Tell us yours.
Brands vary. These conversions follow Darn Tough's men's/unisex sock size chart. Another label can run half a size (or a whole size) different, so if the store publishes its own chart, trust that first. All sources
Sock size chart
| Sock | US men's shoe | US women's shoe | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2.5–5 | 4.5–7 | 35–38 | 2.5–4.5 |
| S | 5.5–7.5 | 7.5–9.5 | 38–40 | 5–7 |
| M | 8–9.5 | 10–11.5 | 41–42 | 7.5–9 |
| L | 10–12 | 12–14 | 43–45 | 9.5–11.5 |
| XL | 12.5–14.5 | — | 46–49 | 12–14 |
Sock lengths
- No-show: sits below the shoe collar; for loafers and low sneakers.
- Ankle / quarter: just covers the ankle bone; running and gym.
- Micro crew: a few centimetres above the ankle; hiking shoes.
- Crew: mid-calf; everyday and work boots.
- Boot: above the top of a hiking or work boot.
- Over-the-calf: up to just below the knee; dress and ski socks.
Questions shoppers ask
What sock size am I?
Match your shoe size: on Darn Tough's chart a men's shoe 8–9.5 takes a medium sock, 10–12 a large and 12.5–14.5 an extra large. If you are between sizes, size up.
What sock lengths are there?
From shortest to longest: no-show (hidden below the shoe line), ankle or quarter, micro crew (just above the ankle), crew (mid-calf), boot, and over-the-calf. Pick the height by the shoe: no-show for low sneakers, crew or boot for hiking boots.
What does "sock size 10-13" mean?
US multipacks often list a sock size range rather than shoe size; 10–13 sock size roughly fits men's shoes 6–12.5. Check the pack, because some list shoe size instead.