
Adidas Originals
Lettuce-Trim White Ribbed Ankle Socks 3-Pack
This 3-pack of adidas Originals ankle socks features a lettuce-trimmed ribbed knit design in white, with a small trefoil logo embroidered on each sock. Made from a stretchy polyester blend (95% polyester, 4% spandex, 1% nylon), they are sized Medium to fit shoe sizes 6-10. Suitable for everyday casual wear with sneakers, they are machine washable; for extended durability, some users recommend air drying instead of machine drying.
- Color
- White
- Material
- polyester blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- athleisure, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Color
Size
Specifications
Three-pack of adidas Originals ankle socks with lettuce trim and fine ribbed knit.
Lettuce trim edge, fine stretch knit, polyester blend, 3-pack
- Color
- White · white
- Material
- polyester blend
- Style
- athleisure, casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- lettuce trim edge
- ribbed knit construction
- fine stretch knit fabric
- polyester blend
- ankle-length socks
- 3-pack value set
- branded by adidas Originals
- medium size fits shoe sizes 6-10
- white color
Product Insights
Adidas Originals' Lettuce-Trim White Ribbed Ankle Socks 3-Pack ($28) marry 1970s disco-era heritage with contemporary Gen Z style: the wavy cuff, invented by Stephen Burrows and revived by Marc Jacobs, reduces pressure and adds kinetic movement. The 95% polyester/4% spandex synthetic blend resists sagging, wicks sweat, and dries quickly, but lacks a silicone heel grip, relying on stretch and cuff friction to stay up, and Puma ankle socks are reported to outlast these. Preserve the lettuce edge with cold-water wash and air dry.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Stephen Burrows invented the lettuce hem in the 1970s; Marc Jacobs revived it in 2010.
- Trend
- Gen Z wearers report wearing lettuce-hem socks daily as a style choice.
- Care
- Wash inside-out in cold water, use a mesh bag, avoid fabric softener, air dry, and rotate pairs.
- Fit
- 4% spandex and lettuce cuff stretch to fit sizes 6–10 without binding.
- Heel grip
- No silicone or rubber heel grip; sock stays up by stretch and cuff friction.
- Breathability
- 95% polyester wicks sweat and dries in 20–60 minutes.
- Cuff design
- Lettuce-trimmed: non-binding, wavy; reduces pressure, no heel grip.
- Durability
- Puma ankle socks are reported to outlast these Adidas socks.
- Synthetic blend
- 95% polyester/4% spandex blend resists sagging and bagging better than cotton-heavy socks.
- Styling
- Pair with sneakers for a casual look; the wavy cuff adds kinetic movement that draws attention with each step.
- Lettuce trim construction
- 95% polyester/4% spandex/1% nylon ribbed knit holds lettuce edge wave through washing.
- Wave preservation
- Cold-water wash and air dry preserve the lettuce edge wave.
- Design lineage
- Lettuce hem originates from 1970s disco era design (Stephen Burrows).
Product record
- Title
- Lettuce-Trim White Ribbed Ankle Socks 3-Pack
- Brand
- Adidas Originals
- Price
- 28 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01

Product
Three white ankle socks shown stacked side-by-side with ribbed knit texture, lettuce-edge scalloped cuffs, and a small black trefoil logo embroidered near each cuff.
- Quantity and arrangementThree identical ankle socks arranged in a slightly overlapping fan, toes pointing to the lower right and cuffs toward the upper left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.70 (medium) - Cuff trimTop edge of each sock finished with a lettuce-style scalloped ruffle (wavy edge) around the ankle opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.14 (high) - Knit textureVertical ribbed knit pattern runs down the leg and upper foot of each sock, visible as narrow raised ribs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.62 (high) - Toe and heel constructionSmooth, tighter knit on the toe and heel areas distinct from the ribbed leg, visible as flatter fabric sections at the front and rear of each sock.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (medium) - Embroidered logo left sockSmall black trefoil logo embroidered on the outer ankle area of the leftmost sock.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embroidered logo center sockSmall black trefoil logo embroidered on the outer ankle area of the middle sock.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embroidered logo right sockSmall black trefoil logo embroidered on the outer ankle area of the rightmost sock.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Logo text or charactersNo legible text present on the product; only the trefoil emblem is visible.
Other
Studio flat-lay photo on a light neutral background with soft shadowing beneath the socks; image is well lit and centered with no visible props or packaging.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with even, soft lighting and subtle soft shadow under the socks toward the lower left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFlat-lay view showing the tops and fronts of the socks; image cropped with all three socks fully visible.
Colors
bright white· sock body#EAF2FDblack· trefoil logo- Quantity and arrangementThree identical ankle socks arranged in a slightly overlapping fan, toes pointing to the lower right and cuffs toward the upper left.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/ZeroWaste, r/CostcoReddit users appreciate the lettuce-hem sock trend but warn that Adidas ankle socks suffer from poor durability, with frequent reports of holes and fabric breakdown after minimal use.
The lettuce-hem style receives positive mentions as a fashion choice among Gen Z, while Adidas socks are repeatedly criticized for lacking durability, creating an overall mixed sentiment leaning slightly negative.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear with sneakers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Are Adidas ankle socks durable?
- No, many users report holes and significant wear after only a few months of use.
Compared To
vs Puma ankle socks
Puma socks are reported to be much more durable and long-lasting than Adidas ankle socks.
vs Nylon/spandex socks
Nylon/spandex socks outlast the cotton-polyester blend used by Adidas, which falls apart after few washes.
Source Threads
Gen Z user highlights lettuce-hem socks as a daily style choice
I'm Gen Z, I wear white crew socks with a lettuce hem pretty much everyday.
u/azulezbr/femalefashionadviceView thread →
User notes poor durability of Adidas cotton-polyester socks
Adidas/hanes are just a cotton-polyster blend which fall apart after the fourth wash or so (tho I found their lifetime to be increased if I air dryed them instead of in the machine).
u/pruthvi_143r/ZeroWasteView thread →
User shares negative experience with Adidas ankle socks from Costco
Same issue here with the adidas ankle socks. The Puma ones are very good, though.
u/[deleted]r/CostcoView thread →