Five Star Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (Spoiler: They’re All Socks)

“I bought these as a Valentine’s gift for my wife and she loves them. Flowers last a week. These last a lifetime of kisses every week.” - Christopher O.

Gold star, Christopher. 1000/10. We could not have put it better ourselves. Cause the answer is yes, your Valentine’s Day gift can be practical and romantic – no compromise necessary.

It’s no secret we think socks make great gifts. We’ve shared our thoughts on the perfect sole-mates before. Even put together a helpful guide of Valentine’s sock ideas to help you find the perfect gift, and our list of top matching couple ideas. And you bet we have opinions on which of our socks make the best Valentine’s Day socks. But we thought we’d let you hear from… you.

Valentine's Day Socks for Her

She Loves Them

"Valentine’s Day gift for my girlfriend. She is a bus driver and great socks make for a better day." – Todd S.

The Sock: Women's Hiker Micro Crew Sock

Merino Wool Magic: Converted My Wife to a Sock Lover

"I recently purchased a pair of Darn Tough socks for my wife, and they've been a complete game-changer!" - Greger T.

The Sock: Women's Apres Shorty Lifestyle Sock

Got this for my partner

"...she LOVES them!!! You can tell these are good quality socks. She loves how comfortable they are, great fit, keep her feet warm, and the cushion effect is definitely a bonus." - Ashton J.

The Sock: Women's Treeline Hiking Sock

Valentine's Day Socks for Him

Happy Husband

"Bought these for my husband because his feet are always cold. He says they keep his feet warm and cozy." - Kate G.

The Sock: Men's VanGrizzle Hiking Sock

Best Socks Ever

"My husband and I have tried other name brand socks but none of them compare to Darn Tough socks! They are extremely comfortable, durable and warm for New England winters. We often give each other a pair of these socks for Christmas, birthdays and Valentine's Day... they make great gifts!" - Ellen E.

The Sock: Men's Hiker Boot Sock

Pretty Good!

"Bought these for my husband, whose 'wholly' socks I’m sick of seeing in the clean laundry pile. Best practical Valentine’s present ever." - Rhea K.

The Sock: The Standard Crew Sock

Great Socks!

"Bought these for hubby as a Valentine's gift and he loves them!" - Arlene S.

The Sock: Men's Element Sock

Valentine Socks for Kids (Grown or Not)

Great gift!

"My son loved these socks...Love the unique cute designs & cushioning. His students adore them. Makes a great Valentine gift or stocking stuffer or B-day gift. Mail to your beloveds!" - Jenifer M.

The Sock: Men's Close Encounters Hiking Sock

Great Valentine Present for My Teenager!

"Great sock!! I love how it looks and I know it will last for years even for my 15-year-old son, who is very hard on his socks!" - Jennifer I.

The Sock: Captain Stripe Over-the-Calf Ski Sock

Triple Treat

"I got these for my daughters for Valentine’s treats. We are all backpackers and love Darn Tough hiking socks. It’s fun to have a variety of characters on our socks. I’m shopping now for a new pair of DT socks to put in their Easter baskets." – Heidi O.

The Sock: Women's Bear Town Micro Crew Hiking Sock

A Gift for Both of You (or Just You)

Valentine's Gift

"These are awesome and fun. Same great quality and fit I have come to expect with every pair I own!" - Alan J.

The Sock: Men's & Women's Bear Hiking Socks, 2-Pack

The most romantic socks, or not.

"Think about it, flowers wilt, candy gets eaten, and a ring can't keep your feet warm. Now, you share this set as a gift, you'll have a life-long, Darn Tough bond with that person! Or, you know, you are giving someone some very nice socks. Either way, can't go wrong!" - Sean M.

The Sock: Men's & Women's Element No Show, 2-Pack