Well, some people ARE like, allergic to cotton. But i agree. Knit socks are also a possiblitiy

I dont know what happened to them either. I still look for them when in a dept store. I know others who also cling to what is left of their old cotton socks. There is definetly a market here!

A couple of seconds with a search engine shows that there are numerous sources of 100% cotton socks: colored, white, crew length, ankle length, no elastic, etc., etc.

Am I missing something?

Hi. In Italy, where I live, from spring to autunm everyone wears only 100% cottons socks. Thus this idea is nice, but already used since 1800s'.Ciao

I try to only wear 100% cotton socks and they are fairly hard to find. The poly stuff certainly helps with the elasticity, therefore the ability for socks to 'stay up', but I also use sock garters (I'm not kidding) to do that job for me.

I suspect they are easily available, but probably with a significant premium.

Cotton for casual wear, sure. But for more formal (as in dress) shoes? Please, NO! I've found, with the influx of US-based big box stores into Canada, cotton dress socks have been replacing wool - yes, wool dress socks. And they are TERRIBLE! Cotton socks belong in gym shoes, not as part of one's dress wardrobe. If you want real dress socks, try wool - although I'd bet you won't find (m)any in the US!

Cotton is a horrible material during sweating. Many types of synthetic materials "wick" the sweat. They pull the sweat away from your skin.

I know a lot about this because I exercise outdoors year-round. In the winter I want to be dry, so the fabrics I use pull the sweat away from my skin. In the summer I want the sweat to evaporate, so I also want the sweat to be pulled away from my skin. When I've bought my clothing I researched what kinds of clothes worked best to protect me. All of the sources said to avoid cotton because it just hangs on to the wet stuff.

Cotton feels good on dry feet, yes, but if you sweat a lot it won't.

Also, there are anti-bacterial socks that have been in the market for a year or more. They last through many washings and help control foot odor/issues.

I agree totally , I can purchase cotton briefs , Cotton T shirts but no 100% cotton socks , Lots of ads for 100% cotton socks on the web but heres the clue 100% cotton socks do NOT come in strech sizes 10-13 ect. While I am at it why no pocket on Polo shirts . Where is a guy to put his "stuff" Pens & business cards ect . Will someone clue in the Chinese . No pocket No sale !!!

I can't speak for others experiences with cotton, sweating or not, but if i wear anything other than cotton my feet get blisters and begin to crack. I cannot wear synthetics of any kind. And as for the search engines giving numerous locations, those sites may comeup in the search but if you continue to read you'll find that they are not truly 100% cotton. So if anyone has located a source for 100% cotton socks would you please post it.

Try Wigwam's 650, King Cotton or Master socks for 100% cotton. Check www.wigwam.com for more details and references to local and on-line retailers.

wow this post has been goin for a long time. Here's the thing imo. Some synthetic socks may pull the sweat away from your feet, not all do. Where does the wetness go? I work in construction, and have foot issues w/ eczema related rashing. Cotton socks seem to be the only thing i can wear, as soon as my feet sit in plastic they freak out. I'm not sure how socks are supposed to help moisture evaporate when they're stuck inside a shoe or boot. There's a max saturation point the sock takes the wet away from the foot, it ends up in the shoe, the shoe saturates, the sock saturates, then the foot is still surrounded by moisture eventually. Most doctors will tend to recommend cotton socks, but they'll also recommend changing them a couple times through the day. If it's practical in your situation. Several pairs of shoes in rotation through the week is optimum. Work boots are a bit expensive, so it tends not to be my priority to buy several pairs. Something i've found though is something for skiers, boot driers work well. Get home from work toss em in my boots, they're electric, usually b4 bed i take em out, and shoes are dry again for every morning.