no-show sock

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no-show sock

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So called because it does not show above the wearer's shoe.

noun no-show socks · no show sock

A sock that extends no further than the ankle. Even if you prefer a no-show sock for running or other activities, Downes says it’s important to get something with more height for tennis to prevent blisters, because you’ll be pivoting around a lot in your shoes.
Similar: no-show, secret sock, sneaker sock, trainer sock

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noun type of sock

Español	peal, pial
Deutsch	Sneakersocke, Söckchen, Ballerinasocke

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@misc{no_show_sock_2026,
  title = {no-show sock},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/no-show%20sock},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}