Tube socks — or gym socks — have been a sporty staple for many years. Farrah Fawcett wore them. 1970s basketball players wore them. The Red Hot Chili Peppers … wore them. And in the past ...

Earlier this year, I struggled to find a pair of classic white tube socks. I wanted plain ones. No logos, text, or other branding, which ruled out most of the big sportswear brands. They needed to ...