Men's Over-the-Calf Dress Socks
Men's over-the-calf dress socks, also called knee-high, cut to stay up through a full day. The longer length holds its place over the calf, so trousers drape cleanly and nothing slips at the ankle, whether you are in back-to-back meetings, at a wedding, or in the office.
Why over-the-calf dress socks stay up
Most socks fall down because the leg is too short and the cuff has to grip hard to compensate. Over the calf, the sock finishes above the widest part of the leg rather than on it, so the calf holds the sock in place and the cuff only has to sit there. The rib runs the full length of the leg, which lets the fabric hug without pinching, and mercerised Mako cotton recovers its shape after each wash instead of stretching out over a season.
How they are made
Knit in Italy from 100% Mako Egyptian cotton, one of the longest-staple natural fibres. Mercerised for a smooth finish and lasting colour, with reinforced, hand-linked heels and a seamless toe that sits flat against the foot. Built for daily wear, with the durability to earn it.
When to wear this length
Over the calf is the length for formal business and black tie, and for any day where sitting down should not show a bare shin. For everyday wear under chinos or denim, mid-calf dress socks sit below the trouser break. Both lengths sit in the full range of men's dress socks, and the patterned dress socks add chevron and houndstooth. If you are working out what pairs with what, the sock pairing guide takes trouser, shoe and sock together.
