Sneakers and jeans are a classic combination you can’t go wrong with. This dressing style is so popular because it is suitable for many events – going for a walk, shopping, working, etc. But can you incorporate socks into an outfit that you wear every day? These are the best socks to wear with sneakers and jeans.
It’s best to wear crew socks with sneakers and jeans, as they protect your feet from the cold and cover the skin on your leg when you’re sitting. In addition to crew socks, no-show socks can be worn with sneakers and jeans in warmer weather.
Continue reading this post if you are interested in which socks to wear with low and high sneakers. I’ll also explain what color socks to choose, so you don’t make a mistake and ruin your look.
What socks to wear with sneakers and jeans?
The best way to combine sneakers and jeans is with the crew and no-show socks. Crew socks can be worn all year round, while no-show socks are more suitable for warmer weather. See the table below for more details:
| Crew socks | No-show socks | |
| Low top sneakers | ✔️ Suitable for low-top sneakers. | ✔️ Suitable for low-top sneakers. |
| High top sneakers | ✔️ Suitable for high-top sneakers. | ❌ Not suitable for high-top sneakers because socks are too short and don’t protect the ankle. |
| Warm weather | ✔️ Suitable for warm weather. | ✔️ Suitable for warm weather. |
| Cold weather | ✔️ Suitable for cold weather. | ❌ Not suitable for cold weather because short socks don’t protect your feet from cold. |
| Jeans | ✔️ Suitable for wearing with jeans. | ✔️ Suitable for wearing with jeans. |
| Jeans shorts | ✔️ Suitable for wearing with jeans shorts. | ✔️ Suitable for wearing with jeans shorts. |
The most classic high-top sneakers are Converse and Jordans. You can find out more about which socks go best with Converse shoes here.
Which socks to wear with high-top and low-top sneakers?
Sneakers can be divided into two parts depending on their size – low-top and high-top sneakers. Of course, the choice of socks should be adapted to the size of the sneakers. If you wear low-top sneakers, you will have fewer problems, as you can combine both crew and no-show socks with them. This means that crew socks can be used as accessories to your outfit. With no-show socks, you can hide the socks and put the focus on your legs.
No-show socks are not the most suitable if you wear high-top sneakers. Because they do not protect the ankle and the back of the foot, which can lead to blisters. But that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve a sockless look with high-top sneakers. In this case, I recommend wearing ankle or quarter socks. You can read about the difference between these two types of socks here. The size of the socks will influence which socks you choose, as some high-top socks go up to the ankle, and some even go over the ankle. But you can always wear crew socks with high-top sneakers.
What socks to wear with sneakers and jeans depending on weather
The weather has a big influence on our choice of socks. If it’s cold outside, we will wear longer socks that cover a lot of skin and protect us from the cold. In summer, we can wear long or short socks, but choosing socks made of natural materials is important because they breathe well and keep us warm.
See how socks of different sizes can be combined with jeans of different lengths.
Which socks to wear with long and short jeans?
When it comes to your look, you can combine the length of your socks with the length of your jeans. In summer, you’ll mostly wear short jeans, but you can wear long and no-show socks with them. In summer, you can wear long jeans with no-show socks to show your ankles, which has become a real fashion trend in recent years.
One tip to follow when wearing crew socks with short jeans. Never pull the socks all the way up and then leave them that way. When you pull them all the way up, push them down until they start to wrinkle, so you get a better look, and it doesn’t look like you’re wearing compression socks.
How to match the color of socks with sneakers and jeans?
If your socks are visible, it is important to choose a color that matches your trousers and trainers. If you are wearing no-show socks, you don’t need to worry about this.
Always match the socks to the color of the trousers you are wearing. This article focuses on the choice of socks when wearing sneakers and jeans. Classic jeans go best with socks in classic colors (white, black, grey). If you wear black jeans, don’t wear white socks, as this looks too strange and will stand out too much, even if you wear white sneakers. With black jeans, you can choose black socks or socks in darker colors.
Are you supposed to wear socks with sneakers?
You should always wear socks with sneakers as this will protect your sneakers and keep your feet healthy for longer. When wearing shoes, your feet sweat and rub against the shoe. Socks reduce the rubbing and absorb sweat. This prevents blisters and foot infections.
The current trend is for many people to wear sneakers “without” socks, but this is not the case in most cases. If it looks like someone is not wearing socks, they are probably wearing no-show socks, which are made to create a sockless look. When you wear any shoes, you should always wear socks because they are healthy for your feet and will also last longer.
You can read more about why you should always wear socks with shoes here.
Should I wear black or white socks with black sneakers?
Always wear black or dark-colored socks with black shoes and sneakers. Never wear white socks with black sneakers as this will look strange and will spoil your look. The color of your socks and shoes should always match the color of your trousers.