Socks: mid-calf or over-the-calf? with poll this time

[chorse123]

Which do you prefer?

 

[grimslade]

First!111111

 

[Film Noir Buff]

More and more I like mid calf. Besides the fact that I have a hyper developed calf I am getting tired of the stocking like feeling. I like a mid calf model that hugs the lower part of the calf rather than the ones that trend closer to the ankle. I should add that some makes, like pantherella, do a good job with a natural feel with an over the calf sock but i am losing my humor with other makes. It's quite hard to find good otc socks too.​

 

[Gus]

Although I appreciate the concept of fully covering your calf, I have never been able to get comfortable in over-the-calf socks. I'm for mid-calf.

 

[mishon]

Mid-calf.

 

[bmulford]

OVC for me. I have developed calves which fails to match the contour of most mid-calf socks. With OVC, I can stetch them over comfortably. Also I find the OVC provides a little more support when standing for long periods of time (e.g., industry presentations, trade shows etc).

 

[Eustace Tilley]

OVC

 

[Tarmac]

I'm fine with both, but I find myself reaching for the over the calfsies for "special occasions" or important nights, I dunno why. Seems a bit more formal.

 

[whoopee]

I'm coming around to mid because my calves jut outwards a bit and OTCs sometimes catch my pants legs. Also cooler in the summer.

 

[tlmusic]

Over-the-calf is my usual choice.

If the weather is hot, I'll go with mid-calfs.

 

[philosophe]

OTC in the winter. Midcalf in the summer.

 

[Manton]

Mid calf always fall down on me.

 

[forex]

Mid calf!!

 

[jefferson]

I've yet to find mid-calf socks that don't slip. OTC.

 

[BigHandMan]

Jumped on OTCs soon after joining SF, but I started to learn that with slimmer-fitting pants -- particularly flannels -- they snag on the pant leg when you stand up. That gets annoying. It's been mid-calf ever since.