Where to buy men's long, over-the-calf socks? (Boston, Milton: sale, live)

[bostonguy1960]

Is anybody else unable and unwilling to wear regular men's dress socks -- instead, demanding over-the-calf (long) dress socks?

Problem: over-the-calf socks are hard to find; usually, a store has none.

I used to find them at Target in recent years, but not always. Now I never see them there. Walmart has them, but they're nylon (I prefer some cotton in the mix). Milton's at South Shore Plaza had none.

Johnston & Murphy sells them, but at high cost. Plus, the socks don't rise high enough. The socks need to rise high enough AND have a good elastic to keep them up.

I dislike regular socks, both the feel and the exposure of skin if I cross my leg. And it looks silly if someone sees skin while you're wearing a suit.

I haven't checked Sym's, Joseph A. Bank, Brooks Bros,, Filene's Basement or Lord & Taylor -- or online. It shouldn't take this effort! Marshall's and T.J. Maxx don't carry them.

Oh, I recently discovered an acceptable pair at Sears

Thanks for not laughing at this weird request.

[xS☺B☺s]

I'd try Filene's Basement on Boylston and if that fails Lord and Taylor across the street. I always see those gold toe as well as Kenneth Cole etc brands piles up in the shoe section.

[Lennyden]

Bostonian used to sell them. Went there tonight and they are now discontinued

[RemiJP]

American Apparel has over-the-calf socks in many, many colors. They're on Newbury and in Harvard Square, with the most selection in their online store.

[breezy1]

Interesting question in that I just bought my husband several pairs of black over-the-calf socks (wool blend) today at Macy's!, Gold-Toe brand. ($24 for 3 pair less 25% sale price, less another 25% off with coupon.)

[MountainMen]

I found some Rohner of Switzerland over-the-calf socks at middleburgsocks dot com

[495neighbor]

I used to go through this with ladies stockings. I hate those mid calf socks. Kohls had the best selection.

[Beachcomber4]

Check the off price stores as well.

I actually bought some by mistake at Marshalls.

[bostonguy1960]

Originally Posted by 495neighbor

I used to go through this with ladies stockings. I hate those mid calf socks. Kohls had the best selection.

Yep, I do recall now that I found such socks at Kohl's since my OP.

[G-fused]

Try SierraTradingPost.com. And look at the clearance section, many good deals there. I just got a few swanky (and very high quality) pairs of amazingly great over the calf dress socks - made in Germany, great material, and a great fit. On sale for $7.50/pair. There are plenty of other options. In terms of brick and mortar places, I've had ok luck at TJ Maxx - much lesser quality though and it's very hit or miss so can be frustrating. As I get older and have less time on my hands and a little more money, I gravitate more towards higher quality stuff - lasts longer, feels better, and is less of a headache. But there's tons of stuff that's overpriced - they price things high for the illusion of quality and it just doesn't live up. If I find something better and it's priced fairly (i.e. higher but not exorbitant), I'll go for it.

I don't think it's a weird post, good socks help you feel better put together. I feel like a schlub if my socks sag.