How To Classify The Types Of Socks

Sort by length

There are many types of socks, from long to short according to the length of the socks:

over the knee

Body stockings: length from toe to neck

Pantyhose/tights: length from toe to waist

Jumpsuits/leggings/leggings: Length from ankle to waist

Thigh-highs stockings: Length from toe to mid-upper thigh

Stockings/hose: Length from toe to mid-thigh, many styles need to be used with garters

Above knee: Length from toe to upper knee

half leg

Knee high socks (knee high): length from toe to below knee

Half-leg socks/crew socks: length from toe to mid-calf

Leg warmer: Non-fitting socks on the outside of the outer calf

Socks: Length from toe to ankle

Boat socks/invisible socks (anklet): length from toe to below ankle