Diabetic Socks for Women

Diabetic socks for women from Diabetic Sock Club have a non-binding top that holds gently at the calf instead of gripping, a smooth toe seam with no ridge to rub, and soft moisture-wicking cotton with a cushioned sole. They are made for women who are done with the tight band and the red ring an ordinary sock leaves at the end of the day, and for anyone with diabetes who wants a sock that is easy on the skin. Every pair is knit on knitting machines in Alabama and ships free from North Carolina, with a 1-year replacement guarantee.

Choose from women's diabetic crew socks for everyday wear, women's diabetic ankle socks for sneakers, loafers and warm weather, ultra-soft upper-calf socks for warmth and extra cushion, and women's diabetic compression socks in graduated strengths. Sizes run from Small (shoe 4–7) to Large (shoe 10.5–13.5) in six colors.

What makes a women's diabetic sock different

A regular sock stays up by squeezing. A narrow band of tight elastic at the top does the work, and by evening it has left a groove around the leg. A diabetic sock is built the other way round: the top is knit wide and relaxed so the hold is spread across the whole cuff, and it stays at mid-calf all day without digging in. Ours also have a flat, low-profile toe seam so nothing presses on the toes inside a shoe, and the cotton pulls moisture away from the skin instead of holding it. These are the features people with diabetes are usually told to look for in a sock, and they are the reason many women without diabetes buy them too: they are simply more comfortable, especially on long days.

Women's diabetic sock styles

Crew length — the everyday sock

Our women's non-binding diabetic crew socks sit at the lower calf and work under trousers, jeans, boots and walking shoes. This is the pack most women reorder: cushioned underfoot, smooth at the toe, and the top stays put without a mark.

Ankle length — for sneakers, loafers and summer

Women's non-binding diabetic ankle socks have the same soft cotton, cushioned sole and smooth toe seam in a low cut that sits just above the shoe. The cuff is still non-binding, so there is no tight band around the ankle either.

Ultra-soft upper calf — for cold feet and extra cushion

The women's ultra-soft diabetic socks are a thicker, plush knit that reaches the upper calf. Women who feel the cold, or who want more padding under the heel and ball of the foot, pick these for winter and for around the house.

Compression — graduated support, still non-binding at the top

Women's diabetic compression socks are over-the-calf socks knit in graduated strengths, firmest at the ankle and easing off up the leg, with a top cuff that is still knit wide so it does not bite. If you are not sure which strength is right for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist, and see the diabetic compression socks collection for the full range.

Who wears women's diabetic socks

• Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have been told to choose non-binding, seamless socks
• Anyone whose regular socks leave a red ring or indentation around the leg
• Women with sensitive skin or feet that feel sore at the end of a long day
• Women whose feet or ankles are larger by evening than in the morning, and who want a sock that gives rather than grips
• Nurses, teachers, carers and anyone else on their feet all day who wants cushion and dry feet

If you have a foot condition or you are unsure what to wear, your doctor or podiatrist is the right person to ask. We make socks; we do not give medical advice.

Women's diabetic sock sizing

Sock sizes are knit to fit a range of shoe sizes, so pick the size you normally wear:

• Small — women's shoe size 4 to 7
• Medium — women's shoe size 7.5 to 10
• Large — women's shoe size 10.5 to 13.5

Between sizes, or buying for someone else? Size up. The non-binding top has enough give that a slightly larger sock still stays put. Compression socks use their own size chart, shown on the product page. Not sure? Call us on (800) 214-0218, weekdays 9–3 EST, and we'll tell you which one to order.

What they're made of

Our cotton diabetic socks are 80% cotton, 15% polyester and 5% Lycra: enough cotton to be soft and breathable, enough stretch to keep their shape through the wash. They are knit on knitting machines in Alabama and shipped from our warehouse in North Carolina. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, and skip the fabric softener — it coats the fibres and flattens the stretch that keeps the top non-binding. Read more about how and where our socks are made.

Why women buy from Diabetic Sock Club

We have been making diabetic socks in the USA for years, and our socks carry a 4.6-out-of-5 rating from more than 3,800 customer reviews. Every order ships free with no minimum, and every pair is covered by our replacement guarantee: if a sock gets a hole or wears out within a year of buying it, send it back and we replace it free. Unworn socks can be returned within 30 days for a refund.