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Vanessa Cromwell Last updated October 29, 2026 by Vanessa Cromwell, Custom Sock Shop
Custom Sock Shop makes custom socks in five steps: choose a sock type, send your design, review a free mockup, approve it, and receive your order. Knit athletic socks start at $8.99 per pair and knit dress socks start at $15.99 per pair, both with a 12 pair minimum and 5 to 7 business days of production after mockup approval. Print socks have no minimum, cost $24.99 per pair with buy one get one free, and take 3 to 5 business days (no mockup approval).
This guide covers every price tier, the exact ordering process, and how to plan an order around a deadline.
| Sock type | Starting price | Minimum order | Production time after approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knit athletic socks | $8.99 per pair | 12 pairs | 5 to 7 business days |
| Knit dress socks | $15.99 per pair | 12 pairs | 5 to 7 business days |
| Print socks | $24.99 per pair, buy one get one free | None | 3 to 5 business days |
Every knit sock includes a free custom mockup built by a Custom Sock Shop designer.
Custom knit athletic socks cost $5.50 to $8.99 per pair at Custom Sock Shop, and custom knit dress socks cost $3.99 to $15.99 per pair, depending on quantity. Print socks cost $24.99 per pair with buy one get one free, which works out to about $12.50 per pair. Quantity is the biggest factor in price, because the cost per pair drops at each tier.
| Quantity | Price per pair |
|---|---|
| 12 to 49 pairs | $8.99 |
| 50 to 199 pairs | $7.65 |
| 200 to 399 pairs | $6.50 |
| 400 to 999 pairs | $5.50 |
| 1,000 pairs or more | Custom quote |
Knit athletic socks are 95% nylon and 5% elastic. Performance Knee High socks have separate pricing.
| Quantity | Price per pair |
|---|---|
| 12 to 35 pairs | $15.99 |
| 36 to 49 pairs | $13.99 |
| 50 to 149 pairs | $11.99 |
| 150 to 299 pairs | $8.99 |
| 300 to 799 pairs | $6.99 |
| 800 to 1,499 pairs | $5.99 |
| 1,500 to 2,999 pairs | $4.99 |
| 3,000 pairs or more | $3.99 |
Knit dress socks are 80% cotton, 18% nylon, and 2% spandex.
Print socks are $24.99 per pair with buy one get one free and no minimum order. A 10 pair order costs $124.95.
A 50-pair team order of knit athletic socks costs $382.50, or $7.65 per pair. The table below shows totals for common order sizes.
| Order | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12 pairs of athletic socks for a small team | 12 × $8.99 | $107.88 |
| 50 pairs of athletic socks for a league | 50 × $7.65 | $382.50 |
| 200 pairs of athletic socks for a school | 200 × $6.50 | $1,300.00 |
| 12 pairs of dress socks for a leadership team | 12 × $15.99 | $191.88 |
| 150 pairs of dress socks for client gifts | 150 × $8.99 | $1,348.50 |
| 10 pairs of print socks for a wedding party | 5 × $25.99, buy one get one free | $129.95 |
Because the price per pair drops at each tier, a slightly larger order can cost less in total than a smaller one. For example, 149 pairs of dress socks cost $1,786.51 at $11.99 per pair, while 150 pairs cost $1,348.50 at $8.99 per pair. One extra pair saves $438.01.
| If you need | Order this instead | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 43 to 49 athletic pairs | 50 pairs at $7.65 | $382.50 |
| 170 to 199 athletic pairs | 200 pairs at $6.50 | $1,300.00 |
| 339 to 399 athletic pairs | 400 pairs at $5.50 | $2,200.00 |
| 32 to 35 dress pairs | 36 pairs at $13.99 | $503.64 |
| 43 to 49 dress pairs | 50 pairs at $11.99 | $599.50 |
| 113 to 149 dress pairs | 150 pairs at $8.99 | $1,348.50 |
| 234 to 299 dress pairs | 300 pairs at $6.99 | $2,097.00 |
Extra pairs cover late roster additions, new hires, and replacements.
The minimum order at Custom Sock Shop is 12 pairs for knit athletic and knit dress socks. Print socks have no minimum, so a single pair is a valid order. For comparison, Sock Club lists a 30 pair minimum on its custom crew socks (Sock Club pricing page, checked October 21, 2026).
Knit socks carry a minimum because each design is programmed into the knitting machine before production begins. Print socks are printed individually, so no setup run is needed.
If you need fewer than 12 pairs, order print socks. If you need 12 or more pairs with a logo or team colors, knit socks cost less per pair.
Custom Sock Shop makes knit socks in 5 to 7 business days after you approve your free mockup, which arrives in 1 to 2 business days. Print socks take 3 to 5 business days with no mockup provided. Shipping time is added after production.
| Stage | Knit socks | Print socks |
|---|---|---|
| Free mockup | 1 to 2 business days | On request |
| Your approval | Same day is fastest | Not required |
| Production | 5 to 7 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
| Shipping | Added after production | Added after production |
| Total before shipping, with same day approval | 6 to 9 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
The production clock starts at approval. Approving your mockup the day it arrives is the single fastest way to get your socks sooner.
Knit socks have your design knit into the fabric with colored yarn, so the design cannot crack, peel, or fade off the surface. Print socks have your design printed onto the sock, which allows photos, gradients, and unlimited colors at any quantity.
| Knit socks | Print socks | |
|---|---|---|
| How the design is made | Knit into the fabric | Printed onto the surface |
| Best for | Logos, wordmarks, team colors, bold shapes | Photos, faces, pets, full color artwork |
| Minimum order | 12 pairs | None |
| Price per pair | $3.99 to $15.99 | $24.99, buy one get one free |
| Production time | 5 to 7 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
A simple logo for 50 employees points to knit. A photo of the groom for six groomsmen points to print.
Send these six things with your request and your mockup comes back closer to final on the first pass:
You can make one or two custom pairs at home with fabric markers, iron on vinyl cut on a Cricut, or sublimation printing on blank polyester socks. Markers and vinyl sit on top of the fabric and can crack or peel after washing, and sublimation only works on light colored, polyester socks. For 12 or more matching pairs with a logo, a professional knit order puts the design into the fabric itself, starting at $8.99 per pair.
Custom Sock Shop has made custom socks for Amazon, NASA, Facebook, Dunkin, Brooks, eBay, Lyft, PetSmart, and Peacock, as well as youth leagues, schools, and nonprofits. Common uses include:
How do I get custom socks made? Choose a sock type, send your logo or design, review a free mockup from a Custom Sock Shop designer, approve it, and confirm quantity and sizes. Knit socks are produced in 5 to 7 business days after approval and print socks in 3 to 5 business days.
What is the minimum order for custom socks? Custom Sock Shop requires 12 pairs for knit athletic and knit dress socks. Print socks have no minimum order, so you can order a single pair.
How much do custom socks cost per pair? Knit athletic socks cost $8.99 per pair at 12 to 49 pairs and drop to $5.50 per pair at 400 to 999 pairs. Knit dress socks range from $15.99 to $3.99 per pair. Print socks are $24.99 per pair with buy one get one free.
How long does it take to get custom socks made? Custom Sock Shop makes knit socks in 5 to 7 business days after you approve your free mockup, which arrives in 1 to 2 business days. Print socks take 3 to 5 business days. Shipping time is added after production.
Can I order just one pair of custom socks? Yes. Print socks have no minimum order and cost $24.99 per pair with buy one get one free. They suit photo socks, personal gifts, and samples.
Do I see a design before my socks are made? Yes. Every knit sock order includes a free custom mockup made by a designer and delivered in 1 to 2 business days. Production does not start until you approve it, and you can request changes first.
What are custom socks made of? Custom Sock Shop knit athletic socks are 95% nylon and 5% elastic. Knit dress socks are 80% cotton, 18% nylon, and 2% spandex.
Send your logo, quantity, and deadline. A designer builds your free mockup in 1 to 2 business days, and nothing goes into production until you approve it.
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