Hanes 6 Pack Fresh IQ Socks Review

This piece is a part of our Great White Sock Review, which runs down all the different white cotton socks we could get our hands on.


These were the cheapest socks I tested and boy do they feel like it.

By The Numbers

  • Fabric: 49% cotton, 49% polyester, 1% latex, 1% nylon
  • Made in: USA
  • Postwash Fabric Density: 1.28g/LI
  • Postwash Total Weight: 30g
  • Postwash Measurements (inches):
    • Length: 16.5
    • Width: 3.5
    • Toe Stitch: 3.5
  • Shrinkage: 2.08%
  • Weight Loss: -3.45%
  • Stretch: 26.56%
  • Recovery: 6.25%
  • Price Per Pair: $1.63
  • Available for $9.79 at Amazon

Fit

They’re loose like a Payless sample sock, but also cheap and institutional like a college provided condom. They did the toe seam right though.

Fabric

Terrible, just awful. These are the only sock on the list that’s less than half cotton. It feels like they starched the loops on the inside of the sock to add to the discomfort.

Construction

Look at that twist, look at how much they don’t care about you.

Conclusion

This was my least favorite pair I tested. I would probably rather go barefoot. They feel like they will preemptively give you athlete’s foot.