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Michael Murtaugh

No-show socks are the unsung—and unseen—heroes of many a stylish ensemble. Neatly tucked inside a sneaker or slip-on, they leave ankles breezily exposed while protecting feet from the stinky, blister-inducing indignities of going sockless.

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We logged thousands of steps in no-show socks, ultimately landing on five supremely comfy, slip-proof pairs.

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