Learning to put on socks and shoes is an early step toward independence for many kids. It gives them a chance to practice doing something on their own and following a sequence of steps. But have you ever broken down the process to see exactly what goes into putting on a sock? We're here to lay it all out.
Start with a fun pair of colorful socks and some bare feet.
Hold one sock up from the cuff with the heel on the bottom. Your thumbs should be on the inside of the sock and your fingers on the outside.
Scrunch the sock up toward the toes. This helps align everything before you get very far. Then, put your toes in, and pull the sock over your toes.
Keep pulling the sock up and over your heel.
Continue pulling the sock up above your ankle.
Your sock is now on. Make sure your toes feel comfortable and the toe seam lies flat across the top of your toes. The heel of the sock should fit snugly around your heel. For more tips on comfort and fit, read How to Tell if Your Socks Fit.
If you find that your sock got twisted in the process of putting it on, straighten it out.
Once the first sock is on, repeat the steps with the second sock. Before you know it, you'll be off and running in your socks!
Start with a Fun Pair of Socks
Now that you know how to put them on, all you need is a pair you love! Explore our colorful crew socks in coordinating men's, women's, and kids' sizes.