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It’s been well documented on Bows & Boats that we aren’t the world’s biggest fans of socks.  To us, instead of a necessity they tend to be more of a necessary evil as we prefer to let our ankles breathe as often as possible.  Of course, there are times, and certain types of shoes, that you can’t get away with going sockless, and for those times we try to have as much fun as we can when it comes to our socks.  If you are looking to break away from basics in the sock department, head on over to hook + ALBERT and take a look at their Mid-Calf ($30) options.

They say that necessity breeds innovation, and that is certainly true when it comes to hook + ALBERTs socks.  The result of two old friends who reconnected over a mutual disdain for quality sock options hook+ALBERT is turning out some great looking products these days.  Not only do the Peruvian Pima Cotton socks look great, the feature a number of small touches that truly set them apart.  From the y-stitched heels, to the hand-linked toes, to the arch supports, you can really feel the difference.  With a number of vibrant colors, and patterns ranging from stripes to dots to argyle, these socks are the perfect way to breathe some life into an otherwise low key look.