For long days in steel toe boots, these socks put protection where your foot takes the hit. The padding under the ball and heel is clinically tested to guard against friction, and the cushioned arch relieves pressure. A low profile toe seam keeps the inside of the boot smooth, so you are not fighting a rub by noon.
The blend is 86% THOR•LON acrylic, 11% nylon and 3% elastic, made in the USA from domestic and imported yarns. Pull them on for barn work, equipment repair or a shift on concrete, and give your feet something to stand on.
Highlights
- Clinically tested padding under the ball and heel
- Cushioned arch to relieve pressure
- Low profile toe seam that prevents rubbing
- 86% THOR•LON acrylic blend
- Made in the USA of domestic and imported yarns
Why a cushioned work sock is worth the money
Steel toe boots are heavy, stiff and cold in winter. A thin sock lets the toe box rub, and a loose heel slides, which is how blisters start. A cushioned sock fills that space and absorbs impact through a long shift.
Acrylic blends hold their shape through repeated washing and keep their fit when the day gets long. A cushioned sock also helps under a pair of boots that are still breaking in.
These suit anyone who stands on concrete, works in a shop, walks a fence line or spends the day in steel toe boots, from mechanics to ranch hands.
At a glance
| Cushion | Moderate |
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| Height | Mid-calf |
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| Material | 86% THOR•LON acrylic, 11% nylon, 3% elastic |
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| Arch | Cushioned |
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| Toe seam | Low profile |
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| Padding | Ball and heel |
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| Origin | Made in USA of domestic and imported yarns |
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| Best for | Steel toe work boots |
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How to wear them
Pull the sock up over your foot and smooth out the toe and heel before you lace your boots. Wrinkles and bunched fabric cause the rub the padding is there to prevent, so take a moment to smooth them out.
Wear a fresh pair each day, and let the boots air out overnight to keep the inside dry and comfortable.
Good to know
- Pair them with steel toe work boots and the jeans or work pants you wear on the job.
- Fit: choose the sock size that matches your boot and shoe size, with the sock sitting smooth and snug, not tight enough to cut in at the calf.
- Care: wash them with your regular work laundry, turned inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer so the elastic keeps its stretch.
- Keep a spare pair in the truck or locker, so you can change socks at lunch and finish the day drier.
About Thorlo
Thorlo makes these socks in the USA, using domestic and imported yarns. The line is built around cushioning for people who spend the day on their feet.
Put a pair in the drawer before the next long shift.