Sports Socks 85% Cotton — Sport & Everyday

These socks complete your workout outfit with the same philosophy as the rest of the brand: quality materials and real comfort. They're made with 85% cotton and 12% elastane for maximum softness and a perfect fit, and they come in two heights so you can choose based on your training style or your everyday look.

Socks made of 100% cotton feel soft on day one, but they lose their shape in the wash, go slack at the cuff and take longer to dry. That's why our cotton sports socks blend 85% cotton with 12% elastane. The cotton brings the softness and breathability your feet need during a workout: it absorbs moisture and lets your skin breathe, which cuts down on chafing and odor. The elastane helps the sock hug your foot without squeezing, keeps it from slipping inside your sneaker and lets it bounce back to its shape after every wear. The result is a sock that lasts through more wash cycles, keeps a firm cuff and still feels soft weeks later. It's the blend we chose because it balances comfort, durability and freshness without giving up the natural feel of cotton.

Cotton is a natural, soft and breathable fiber, ideal for your feet during workouts and everyday wear. These are the benefits of our socks:

• Soft and breathable: cotton lets your feet breathe and absorbs moisture.
• No slipping: elastane keeps the sock in place inside your sneaker.
• Firm cuff: doesn't go slack in the wash.
• Durable: they hold their shape wash after wash.
• Two heights: long for more coverage, short for a cooler feel.
• Easy to pair: colors designed to go with Saltylines leggings, bikers and shorts.

Cotton vs. synthetic fibers

Cotton socks are ideal for the gym, Pilates, yoga, walking and everyday wear, when you want softness and freshness. Socks made of technical synthetic fibers, such as polyester, dry faster and are usually preferred for long runs or high-impact sports with lots of sweat. To dig deeper, read how to choose cotton socks for working out.

• Gym: weights, functional training and high-intensity classes.
• Pilates and yoga: a soft hold, with no seams to bother you.
• Walking: long walks without chafing or built-up moisture.
• Every day: with sneakers, for the office, college or weekend plans.

One size 9–11. Thanks to the elastane, the sock adapts to that whole shoe-size range without feeling loose or tight. If your size is outside the range, message us before you buy and we'll help you choose.

The long version covers the ankle and rises up the calf: it gives more support, protects against sneaker rub and looks great with leggings and bikers. It comes in cream/burgundy and white/ash. The short version is ankle-length, sits below the edge of your sneaker and is the coolest option for the gym and everyday wear. It comes in white/black.

The long version in cream/burgundy is the perfect match for the Serra Leggings in burgundy, and the white/ash pair goes with the Aura Seamless Shorts in ash gray. With bikers like the Aurora Biker Shorts, the long sock creates that classic sporty look you see all over Medellín. Find more options in our sports socks collection.

Elastane is what keeps the fit snug and the cuff firm, and what weakens it most is heat. To help your socks keep their stretch:

• Machine wash them on a gentle cycle in cold water, ideally with similar colors.
• Avoid bleach, which weakens cotton and yellows whites.
• Avoid the dryer, which damages the elastane in the cuff.
• Air dry them in the shade.

Saltylines was born in Medellín and thinks about even the smallest details of your outfit. Your order arrives in a biodegradable security bag, with a basil-seed tag you can plant. We ship across Colombia and to over 100 countries.

Want to know more about the composition and terry knit? Read how to choose cotton socks for working out.

What percentage of cotton are the socks?

They're 85% cotton and 12% elastane, a blend that combines softness, breathability and a fit that doesn't go slack.

Are 85% cotton socks suitable for intense running?

They're ideal for the gym, Pilates, yoga, walking and medium-intensity workouts. For high-intensity running or long runs, socks made of technical blends are recommended, since they dry faster.

How do I know if size 9–11 will fit me?

They're one size 9–11 and, thanks to the elastane, they adapt to that whole range without feeling loose or tight. If your size is outside the range or you're not sure, message us before you buy and we'll help you choose.

What's the difference between the long and short versions?

The long version covers the ankle and rises up the calf; the short version is ankle-length and sits below the edge of your sneaker.

Can I machine wash them?

Yes, on a gentle cycle in cold water. Avoid bleach and the dryer.

Are they good for Pilates and yoga?

Yes. They're soft, with no seams to bother you, and comfortable for studio workouts.