Converse shoes are classic shoes that are instantly recognizable. They are so popular because they can be worn in different styles. However, the dilemma often arises as to what socks to wear with Converse.
You can wear different sock lengths with Converse shoes, depending on what kind of Converse shoes you have. If you wear low-top shoes, no-show socks are recommended, but you can also wear crew socks. If you wear high-top shoes, you can wear crew-length or knee-high socks.
Later in this article. Which socks go best with Converse shoes, and how to enhance your look?
Do you wear socks with converse?
You should always wear socks with Converse shoes, as this is good for the health of your feet and the longevity of your shoes. If you want to achieve a sockless look when wearing Converse shoes, I recommend wearing no-show socks
What socks you wear with your Converse shoes depends on whether you wear high or low-top shoes. These are some suggestions:
As you can see in the picture above, you can wear high-top and low-top Converse shoes with low socks or crew socks. But never go sockless, as this is unhealthy and uncomfortable either. Read more about why you should always wear socks with your shoes by clicking on this link. If you want to wear low-top shoes with a sockless look, then wear these no-show socks (left picture below).
If you want to achieve a sockless look with a high top, I prefer wearing ankle socks (right picture above). Read more about ankle socks here. Because these are low enough that they won’t stick up over the shoe, and they are high enough to protect your foot from rubbing against the shoe, which can cause unpleasant blisters.
No-show tights are best suited for when you want to look a bit more stylish and fashion-forward, and you want to show off your legs. Wear crew socks if you want your socks to serve as accessories to your look. More on this is below.
Are you supposed to wear high socks with Converse?
You can wear high or low socks with Converse shoes. High socks will become part of the outfit and will add a special touch to your look. If you choose the right color and pattern of socks, they can add the icing on the cake to your look.
High socks go particularly well with high-top Converse shoes. They also protect your foot from chafing at the back of the shoe and prevent blisters.
Crew socks that go up to the beginning of the calf are the best match for high-top Converse shoes. Put them on by pulling the sock up as high as you can and pushing it down until the sock starts to wrinkle. If you pull the crew socks all the way up and leave them like that, it would look like you are wearing compression socks. Some even like their socks to be wrinkled a little bit. It is worth buying better quality socks that have enough elasticity and will not start to creep down as you walk.
As said, crew socks can make or break your look. The color of your socks has a big influence on this. You should always choose the color of your socks based on the trousers you wear.
There are so-called neutral colors that go with almost any color of trousers, i.e., white, black, grey, beige, etc. (see all the neutral colors in the picture below). If you choose solid-colored socks, it’s a pretty safe choice. However, some people also like different patterns and stripes.
As far as patterns are concerned, I’m not a big fan of socks with bananas, ice cream, cookies, or celebrity faces on them. Rather than that, I prefer more peaceful patterns such as polka dots or diamonds. You can wear whatever you like, but I’ll give you one piece of advice.
Even when wearing patterned socks, one color usually dominates, and this color should be in the shade of the trousers, you are wearing (dark blue trousers, blue socks, or any other dark color). However, if you like socks with colored patterns, choose socks with complementary colors. Those are the colors that are opposite each other in a color circle (see picture below). I suggest you read more about socks with patterns and stripes by clicking on this link.
Can I wear Adidas socks with Converse?
Wear different brands of socks and shoes, such as Adidas socks with Converse shoes, which is not advisable. All the big shoe manufacturers have their own line of socks that go best with their shoes. Alternatively, you can also wear no-brand socks with no logo.
Just like choosing the wrong color of socks, it can ruin your look. Likewise, wearing a different brand of socks to your shoes can ruin your look. If you wear Converse shoes, never wear Adidas or Nike socks with them unless you have socks that don’t have the logo on them.
You will look much better if you wear original Converse socks or some other crew socks that don’t have any branding. Those Converse Crew socks are very comfortable and good-looking to wear with your Converse shoes.