One of my Firmly Held Beliefs is that socks should have cotton and lycra in them, unless they are made of merino wool or are dressy trouser socks or riding socks. Ok, I have lots of exceptions, but ordinary everyday socks have to be a cotton/lycra blend, heavy on the lycra, with only mild ribbing. They can’t be too long, but they also can’t be ankle socks–they have to roll down.
I could say more, I really could. But since this is a test post, I’ll refrain.