Yes, there are enough specifically Sonic socks to warrant entire pages of cataloging. Socks were fairly uncommon in the 90s classic era, but they have seemingly become more popular as time went on. Now, you can get little kids, regular kids and adults sizes of Sonic (and friends) themed socks. If the sock fits...wear it for Sonic style! If it is known where and what price it is, that information is usually posted along with the picture. Keep in mind that some 'kids/regular' socks will also fit some adults so be sure to investigate if you are shopping.
These socks are "3D Socks", because they have pop out or flap out parts. In this case, it's Sonic's spikes! They're a pair of felt flat strips that are sewn to the back of the leg-area of the sock & stand out while you wear them. The socks are all blue & have classic style forward facing Sonic faces on the fronts (to make the gimmick make sense on the back) These are for teens or adults so anyone can wear them. These designers are really thinking: they've put the design up high enough that it won't be covered by most shoes. Too many designs just go on the foot, where it is never seen. Where can you find these silly fun socks?
The first pair resembles the 'wacky spikes' knee-socks (seen previously) but the spike-flap is much smaller. The next pair has winking Sonic on a hot green background, the last pair is mottled gray with "Sonic" written vertically up the ankle area, and the Japanese standing stock art on the front. These come in kids AND teens/tweens sizes, which have different proportions, so be on the look-out to get the right size in 2016. These should be about 13.00
The pack of socks contains 5 different styles for boys anklet socks. They are all small though so these would only fit little kids. The first pair has running Sonic with rings, the second is gray with a gray Sonic and a phrase, but you can't tell what it says, the 3rd has thumbs-up Sonic in checkers, the 4th is a white pair with just the 'speed boost lines' shapes all over and the final pair has thumbs up Sonic with more rings. The designs are all a part of the fabric, so they can't peel off/go bad/etc. This is a Segashop item in 2018 and they're 14.95 for the whole set.
This is yet another pair of 'forward facing Sonic classic face' all blue socks. This time they're knee-highs, which have been seen on before on a previous page, but now they combine the knee-high length with the wacky fetl spike add-ons that are sewn to the backs to make the socks "3D" and add an extra character element. As before, the design is actually part of the sock, made with the woven threads so it has no fear of wearing off, but it can be stretched/distorted as it's worn.
These are a Spencers' Gifts item that should be about 9.99 for a pair in the summer 2017 season. These are a fun, adult size (so, should fit any feet) pair of wacky socks if you didn't already have something super similar.
In 2018, Vandor seems to be 'stepping up' production of Sonic merchandise. This fun 3 pack set of socks is a good place to start because they are adults sizes and will fit anyone. Each pair is different: one with Sonic faces on black that has blue toe & heel accent, one that is gray with Tails faces & black toe/heel accent & another black pair with Knuckles faces & red toe/heel accents. The faces are part of the stitcing of the sock, so they won't wear off or look bad over time. Why is the Tails pair different? Why doesn't it have orange toe & heel accents? The difference doesn't really detract from it, but it just seems a bit odd. Where can you buy these socks & how much do they cost?
Why it keeps doing 5 packs is a mystery, same with the answer to why they only do these in super little kiddie sizes only. (It's too bad) because the sock designs are pretty fun. You get 1 pair dedicated to Sonic, Tails & Knuckles with their name on each. The other 2 pairs are either white or black, with a group of rings only. Notice that the designs are woven into the socks themselves, so they can't ever wear off/go bad. This is 20 dollars in the Sega Shop setting them a little under 5 dollars per pair. This is a 2018 item.
It seems so, because here comes a pair of simple socks. Not having heard a lot from them, did they only continue on with the classic license for this year? These are adults sizes Sonic themed socks. They have fairly large classic faces scattered all over. They're a normal length, & the designs are sewn in, so there's no graphics to rub off or wear out. They have a blue toe tip, heel & cuff. They are available at GameStop stores...but are they anywhere else?
You can see the BioWorld logo there on the classic type paper tag. This yellow/checker tag with neoclassic Sonic/ready/run appears on all of the Bio World classic type merchandise anyone has found during 2018 so far. Photo by Taaron
But these are pretty original looking, each in a character color & with a big face right on the top of the sock, rather than a pattern. You get Sonic, Knuckles, Super Sonic, Eggman & Tails. This is the first time Super Sonic has been on a sock! Eggman's sock is black, it's the only one that doesn't go with the character color. It's 'wacky grinning big tooth/classic' Eggman. These are fun because they are both classic & atypical...it's too bad they're only in kids sizes so they won't fit most feet. But, where could you find them & how much does it cost?
These are a bundle on the Sega Shop in 2019, and should be about 13 dollars for the set. They are adult size socks. Each pair is black, with woven-in blue Sonic designs. The top pair has a classic Sonic face with his name spelled out in Japanese letters under it. The left pair has a blue toe & scattering of the same Sonic face. The right pair has a white toe, heel & stripes under the foot. That Sonic design is the 'side jumping' classic Sonic that was mostly seen in Japan. So, the set sort of lives up to the 'Japanese design' label.
Woven-in designs don't wear off/wear out easily, and adult sizes are always a good sign. 13 for 3 pairs isn't a super great nor super bad price. The sturdy & decent design plus ok price makes these an all right set to get.
These are by Bio World, and are a part of their "Character" sock line. As you can see, they've also got Street Fighter Ken & Horror Movie Jason on their line along with classic Sonic. These are gimmick socks, they're knee-highs with the character either compressed (Ken) or stretched out (Sonic) to fit the long rectangle shape of the sock. Sonic is suffering from a bad case of 'big body' and the arms are shown kind of growing out of his chin a bit? Also, the legs seem like they are too far apart at where the hips would be, and go strait down....all this combines to make it a very strange pose, alsong with his hands just sort of...down and fists.
The packaging has a blurb about Sonic, how he's the star of his fast moving 1990s video games, and continues to be popular today, etc. (It's noting amazing, just some extremely standard information) This is a Spencers' Gifts item and is likely 12.99 for 1 pair of odd gimmick socks in 2019.
This is a 5 pack of socks that is exclusive to Walmart. It's in the boys/teens section
The socks are clamped together in the bundle is it makes them difficult to photograph, but the designs are woven in so they won't wear out. The tag is a nice modern one, is it BioWorld? This is a 2019 item
It's a deal for your feet! And this time, most people CAN probably wear them. This 6 pack of socks is in Walmart in 2019, and everyone should take advantage of the low price & fun designs.
Super Sonic is usually only shown mad or determined, here, he's smiling. Shadow is generally shown aggrivated, but here he's merely frowning, though look how close together his eyes are. Metal Sonic is...Metal so no expression to have. Knuckles has a less 'bully' style expression, and Tails has his mouth open as if cheering. The ears of the characters are all really far to the sides of the sock (so, it doesn't photograph super well) but that does keep with the head structure. Whoever made these was paying attention.
They don't have a package, just a tie with the paper tag you see there. It's that "Sega" copyright tag that doesn't have a maker name. It tells you what they're made of, the size, and how to wash it. With good varety, fun faces, nice design, ability to fit fans feet AND easy availability AND good pricing....the foot may be on the bottom...but these socks are tops! Collect these while you can.
Aaand they also released a 'baby version' of this sock pack. It's the same exact pack of 6 socks, but in super tiny baby sizes for toddlers & very small kids. Now, these socks can include everyone. Baby version photo by Taaron