Part of that low price comes from the high percentage of acrylic in the fabric, which makes them a little less cozy than pairs that lean more heavily on cotton or polyester (though not enough to affect their all-day wearability). All that acrylic at least seems to help with making the socks quick-drying, helping keep funk and sweat on a leash. Paired with some all-over padding, Uniqlo’s Pile Low-Cut Socks can sub in nicely for a low-key workout or jog.

Best Athletic No-Show Socks: Celersport Running Ankle Socks (6-Pack)

Genuine no-show socks like the Smartwool and Uniqlo pairs above can be fine for a low-key workout, but they’re not what you want if you’re piling on miles or powering through an agility-intensive CrossFit situation. Even the best elastics will slip during a 10K run, and the lower cut can lead to some chafing. That’s why, if we’re breaking a hard sweat but still want your ankles to breathe, we’d suggest Celersport’s Running Ankle Socks.

Technically, they’re not no-shows—they’re tab socks (thanks to the little tab at the back of the heel to protect your Achilles from sneaker-induced chafing.) But they’re the closet you can get to no-show socks while also getting everything you want out of a high-performance athletic sock. Extra cushioning around the tips of the toes and under the sole (wrapping around the heel) will save your skin where you need it most, and they also have a seamless toe design to prevent blistering.

Best No-Show Socks for Dress Shoes: Ondo Organic Cotton No Show Socks (4-Pack)

Creating a pair of no-show socks that can handle a full day inside a pair of leather derbies or Oxfords is only slightly harder to crack than cold fusion. Maybe the folks at Ondo know something about nuclear physics? Because the brand made a big breakthrough in the no-show sciences, creating socks that can, in fact, handle a day inside leather dress shoes.