Popsugar Health & Fitness Fitness Shopping Cute Fitness Socks to Gift This Year Cute Fitness Socks That Your Loved Ones Will Actually Be Excited to Unwrap This Year 5 December 2020 by Jordan Julian Image Source: stance.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. For years, socks have gotten a bad rap as a boring, basic holiday gift — the kind of present you receive from an aunt you see once every few years. Well, I think the time has come to face the truth. Socks are a totally practical, affordable gift idea, and they do not deserve the holiday hate they receive. Everyone wears them! And they are the perfect size for stocking stuffers. We rounded up some of the cutest and most functional fitness socks, so your loved ones won't have to feign enthusiasm when they unwrap their present this year. Related: Shop the POPSUGAR Gift Guide Full of Christmas Present Ideas You'll Love Lucky Honey The Boyfriend Socks Image Source: bandier.com Channel retro vibes with these tube-sock style Lucky Honey The Boyfriend Socks ($14). The grippy bottom is ideal for yoga or Pilates. Lucky Honey The Boyfriend Socks $14 from bandier.com Buy Now Jess Grip Socks by Tavi Noir Image Source: athleta.gap.com Leopard print is a fun way to spice up a workout look. The Jess Grip Socks by Tavi Noir ($20) hit above the ankle, so they'll pop out of a pair of sneakers. Jess Grip Socks by Tavi Noir $20 from athleta.gap.com Buy Now Alo Yoga Pulse Barre Socks Image Source: aloyoga.com We love the peekaboo mesh detailing on these Alo Yoga Pulse Barre Socks ($18). Choose macaron pink or powder blue for a pretty pastel touch. 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