On TikTok, crew-sock-loyal Gen Z is claiming they can guess your age by how low or high you wear your socks. Lots of millennials still like ankle socks or no-shows. But actually the best sock ...

Which is why half-socks, like this pair, are key. Just don’t reach for them when it’s time to hit the gym as you’ll probably want more protection for your heels. Sizes: One size.

Some brands label them as half socks, others carelessly lump them into the ankle sock category (wrong). But perhaps the most specific and accurate moniker among them is the 3/8 sock.

The half calf is it. As expected, it’s about a third shorter than its full-calf counterpart (see below), on par with other calf socks we’ve known and loved—if not a smidge lower.

Amir wearing the Chunky Ragg Half Calf Socks in cream. Amir Ismael/Business Insider As a shoe collector with hundreds of pairs of sneakers, socks are one of the most important essentials for me.