Christmas socks are one of the easiest gifts to get right and one of the easiest to get wrong, because the size and the pack count decide almost everything. These eight picks cover a big family pack, men's, unisex and kids' multipacks, knee highs, a named brand pair and a pure novelty. Every product fact below comes from the listing itself.
If the socks are heading into a stocking, our Christmas stockings guide has somewhere to hang them.
Best all round 12 pack: JOYIN 12 Pairs Christmas Socks
Best all round 12 pack: the JOYIN 12 Pairs Christmas Socks, because twelve novelty pairs cover a whole stocking run and it holds 4.6 stars from more than 5,000 ratings.
The listing title describes warm, novelty, funny Christmas socks for women and men, sold as 12 pairs and aimed at adults. One pack can fill a family's stockings with twelve pairs to divide among gifts. It holds 4.6 stars from 5,038 ratings, the most of any pack on this page.
It suits anyone buying for a mixed household or a workplace gift swap who wants volume in one purchase. The honest catch: the listing gives one adult size, US shoe size 6 to 9, so it will not suit larger feet.
Best 6 pack for men: Moonlight Manor Men's Christmas Socks 6 Pack
Best 6 pack for men: the Moonlight Manor Christmas Socks for Men 6 Pack, because it gives six Xmas crew pairs in a size range that runs to US 13 and holds 4.5 stars from 782 ratings.
The listing title describes mens Christmas socks in a 6 pack of Xmas crew socks, in US size 6 to 13. The title states US sizes 6 to 13. It holds 4.5 stars from 782 ratings, the second most on this page.
It suits dads, brothers and anyone buying for a man with larger feet. The honest catch: the size is given in US sizing only, with no Australian conversion in the listing, so check the size against his usual shoe size.
Best unisex pack: Giggling Getup 6 PCS Christmas Socks
Best unisex pack: the Giggling Getup 6 PCS Christmas Socks, because the listing describes 6 PCS crew socks for men and women and it holds 4.6 stars from 264 ratings.
The listing describes winter Christmas socks for men and women, warm, soft novelty crew socks for the Christmas holiday, in a pack of 6. The socks are labelled for men and women, but the listing gives no size range. It holds 4.6 stars from 264 ratings.
It suits a smaller gift than the 12 pack, such as a secret santa or a teacher, where you want a few pairs and not a drawer full. The honest catch: the listing gives no size range in its description, so check the size on the listing before you buy.
Best 12 pack for kids: MarJunSep 12 Pairs Kids Christmas Socks
Best 12 pack for kids: the MarJunSep 12 Pairs Kids Christmas Socks, because it is a unisex pack for boys, girls and toddlers and it holds 4.7 stars from 217 ratings.
The listing title describes 12 pairs of kids Christmas socks for boys, girls, children and toddlers, funny, colourful, cute cotton holiday socks. That is twelve pairs to share around and the highest rating of the larger packs here, at 4.7 stars from 217 ratings.
It suits parents, grandparents and teachers buying for a mixed group of children. The honest catch: the listing gives no size or age range in its description, so confirm sizes on the listing before you buy.
Best knee highs: Giggling Getup Knee High Christmas Socks
Best knee highs: the Giggling Getup 2 Pack Women Knee High Christmas Socks, because it is a 2 pack of multicolour knee high socks for Xmas and holds 4.6 stars from 169 ratings.
The listing describes a 2 pack of women's knee high winter socks for Xmas, warm, soft novelty socks for the Christmas holiday and a birthday gift, in multicolour, one size. It holds 4.6 stars from 169 ratings.
It suits a woman who wants a longer sock for dressing up and a gift that is not a full set of crew pairs. The honest catch: it is only a 2 pack in one size.
Best non binding socks: Sock Shop Gentle Grip Christmas Crew Socks
Best non binding socks: the Sock Shop Gentle Grip Fun Feet Christmas Crew Socks, because the listing describes a non binding cotton crew and it holds 4.6 stars from 202 ratings.
The listing title describes Gentle Grip Fun Feet non binding cotton crew socks, 3 pairs, mens 6 to 11 UK, in a Christmas design. The title gives the size in UK terms and it holds 4.6 stars from 202 ratings.
It suits a man who wants a Christmas pattern in a cotton crew sock and a size given in UK terms. The honest catch: it is only three pairs, and the listing gives no more detail than the title.
Best Heat Holders socks: Heat Holders Lite Christmas Socks Snowy
Best Heat Holders socks: the Heat Holders Lite Christmas Socks Womens Snowy, because it is a Heat Holders Lite sock in the Snowy design and the listing gives a clear UK size of 4 to 8.
The listing title describes Heat Holders Lite Christmas socks for women in the Snowy design, in UK size 4 to 8. The listing gives no other features. It holds 5.0 stars, but from only 7 ratings.
It suits a woman who already knows the Heat Holders brand and wants a Christmas pattern. The honest catch: only 7 ratings so far, and the listing title gives UK size 4 to 8 only.
Best novelty gift: Holding Hands Magnetic Socks 4 Pair
Best novelty gift: the 4 Pair Holding Hands Magnetic Socks, because the listing describes funny couple socks and four pairs make a silly gift at 4.4 stars from 102 ratings.
The listing title describes a 4 pair set of holding hands socks, couple magnetic mid tube socks and funny gifts, and the title also mentions personalised stockings. It holds 4.4 stars from 102 ratings.
It suits a Kris Kringle or a couple who enjoy a joke. The honest catch: it is the lowest rated pick here, and it is a novelty rather than an everyday sock.
How to choose Christmas socks
Check the size first
Size is where Christmas socks go wrong. These listings give sizes in different systems: the men's 6 pack gives US size 6 to 13, the Sock Shop pack gives 6 to 11 UK, and the Heat Holders socks give 4 to 8 UK. The JOYIN pack gives US shoe size 6 to 9, and several others say One Size or give nothing at all. We do not convert between systems, so match the number on the listing to the wearer's usual shoe size.
Pick the pack count for the job
A 12 pack suits a whole household or a big gift swap, a 6 pack suits one person or a smaller swap, and a 2 or 3 pack suits a single gift. The JOYIN and MarJunSep packs hold twelve pairs, the Moonlight Manor crew pack holds six, the Giggling Getup pack is listed as 6 PCS, and the Sock Shop pack holds three pairs.
Match the pack to who it is for
Men's, women's, unisex and kids' packs are different listings with different size ranges. If you do not know the person well, a unisex pack such as the Giggling Getup 6 pack is labelled for both, though the listing gives no size range. For children, the MarJunSep pack names boys, girls and toddlers in its title.
Novelty or everyday
A funny pair gets a laugh on Christmas morning, while a plainer crew pair gets worn in December and again next year. The holding hands set is pure novelty, and the Sock Shop pack is a cotton crew with a Christmas design. Our secret santa guide has more gift swap ideas.
Read the rating count, not just the stars
A 5.0 from 7 ratings is not the same as a 4.6 from more than 5,000. The Heat Holders socks have the highest score here and the fewest ratings, while the JOYIN pack has the most ratings of any pick. Treat thin counts as a guess, and weigh a rating by how many people gave it.
Pair them with other Christmas wear
Socks go well with the rest of a Christmas outfit. See our Christmas pyjamas guide for sets to match.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Christmas socks in Australia?
For most people the JOYIN 12 Pairs Christmas Socks, which holds 4.6 stars from 5,038 ratings and covers a whole stocking run in one pack. For men choose the Moonlight Manor 6 pack, for kids the MarJunSep 12 pack, and for knee highs the Giggling Getup 2 pack.
Where can I buy Christmas socks in Australia?
Every pick on this page is listed on Amazon Australia, from the JOYIN 12 pack to the Heat Holders Lite socks. We compare listing facts, ratings and rating counts side by side, so you can choose between packs without opening a dozen shop pages. Check the size on the listing before you buy.
Can you get personalised Christmas socks?
None of the picks here is confirmed as printed with a name or letters. The 4 Pair Holding Hands Magnetic Socks mention personalised stockings in the listing title, but the listing gives no detail on names. If a name matters, read the full listing first.
What are the best Christmas socks for men?
The Moonlight Manor Christmas Socks for Men 6 Pack is our pick for men: six Xmas crew pairs in US size 6 to 13, rated 4.5 from 782 ratings. The Sock Shop Gentle Grip pack holds three pairs of non binding cotton crew socks, sized 6 to 11 UK.
What are the best Christmas socks for women?
The Giggling Getup 2 Pack Women Knee High Christmas Socks suits a longer sock, rated 4.6 from 169 ratings. The JOYIN 12 pack is aimed at women and men, and the Heat Holders Lite Snowy socks are a named brand in UK size 4 to 8, though with only 7 ratings.
What are the best Christmas socks for kids?
The MarJunSep 12 Pairs Kids Christmas Socks is our pick: a unisex pack for boys, girls, children and toddlers, rated 4.7 from 217 ratings. The listing gives no size or age range, so confirm the size on the listing before you order.
What are novelty Christmas socks?
Novelty Christmas socks are the funny, loud or themed pairs made for a laugh, not for the shoe drawer. The JOYIN 12 pack is described as novelty and funny, and the 4 Pair Holding Hands Magnetic Socks are a joke gift for couples, rated 4.4 from 102 ratings.
Do Christmas socks fit everyone?
No. The JOYIN pack gives US shoe size 6 to 9, the Giggling Getup 6 pack listing gives no size range, the knee high and holding hands listings say One Size, and the Moonlight Manor 6 pack gives US 6 to 13. Check the listing size against the wearer's shoe size, and do not assume one size fits all.
Are there Christmas socks for dogs?
This page covers socks for people only, and none of the eight listings we checked is made for dogs. For a pet owner, the Giggling Getup 6 pack is a unisex option, and the holding hands set is the sillier gift. Search for dog socks separately.
