Getting socks for Christmas is the ultimate cliche 'bad present'. But it needn't be.
We've compiled the most exciting and inspiring socks available this Christmas – the sort of stuff you'll be genuinely delighted to open on Christmas morning.
And if you don't think you're going to get that lucky then just buy a few pairs for yourself now. It is Christmas, after all.
Stance Overspray Crew Socks
You won't be overlooked in these highlighter-yellow socks.
£13, size.co.uk
Anonymous Ism Navy Fair Isle Crew Socks
Fair Isle is for feet, not just jumpers this Christmas.
£20, liberty.co.uk
Alexander McQueen Skull-Patterned Cotton-Blend Jacquard Socks
Because nothing says Christmas like skulls.
£40, mrporter.com
Anonymous Ism Stars And Stripes Patterned Cotton Blend Socks
A little slice of Americana from the acclaimed Japanese brand.
£24, mrporter.com
Paul Smith Men's Multi-Coloured Stripe Socks
Paul Smith stripes are a perennial crowd pleaser. These are made in Italy and feature a pink heel.
£17, paulsmith.co.uk
Batman Cape Socks
What Bruce Wayne will wear to the office when he's sick of not getting the credit for Batman's brave deeds.
£5.99, sockshop.co.uk
Stance Screaming Hand Socks
The iconic Jim Phillips illustration makes its way to your socks via Stance and skateboard brand Santa Cruz.
£10.49, shore.co.uk
Snoop Dogg Painter
Snoop's collaboration with Happy Socks brought us this paint-inspired pair.
£10, happysocks.com
BBC Space Sock
We're assuming Tim Peake wore these Billionaire Boys Club socks for his rocket ride to the ISS.
£10, happysocks.com
Stance X Star Wars Boba Fett Socks
You don't need to scour the galaxy like a famed bounty hunter to find these.
£17.99, shore.co.uk