If you are looking for a fun 80’s-90’s style staple to add to your wardrobe, look no further than womens slouch socks! These lightweight scrunch socks can be worn scrunched down over leggings or rolled up into boots and high top sneakers for a cute vintage look. The heavy knit construction and soft, fluffy, natural baby alpaca fibers will keep your legs warm and comfy while achieving the trendy slouch effect you have been craving.

Also known as ruzusotsukusu or ruzu sokkusu, these baggy socks have been popular in Japan for years as part of the fairy kei and kogal fashion styles where they flattered plump calves and were a rebellious deviation from school uniform rules. These socks have recently become popular in America, where they are being worn by college students and high school girls alike.

The key differences between slouch socks and regular, stretchy tube or dressy hosiery are in the thickness of the upper portion of the sock and the pattern of the ribbed knit. There are two primary varieties of slouch socks: flat-knit and rib-knit. Flat-knit slouch socks are non-elastic and feature a squared-off knit pattern while rib-knit slouch are thicker, have rounded ribbing and are elasticized for a more fitted appearance.

The thickness of a slouch sock can be adjusted by using a skin-safe body adhesive commonly known as “sock glue” or simply pinning the sock down at a higher point on the leg. If you’re unsure of which pair to choose, we recommend trying a slouch sock made from a high-quality cotton blend and opting for the flatter knit of a rib-knit variety over a flat-knit version. womens slouch socks