
Simons
Ribbed Open-Heel-And-Toe Socks
Ribbed open-heel-and-toe socks made from a fine stretch knit in a polyester blend, featuring elastic edging. The open heel and toe design provides breathability, while the ribbed texture offers a snug fit. These socks are available in black and are designed for wear to mid-calf.
- Material
- polyester blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Fine stretch knit socks with open heel and toe design
Fine stretch knit, elastic edging, open heel and toe
- Material
- polyester blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- fine stretch knit
- polyester blend
- elastic edging
- open heel and toe
- ribbed construction
Product Insights
These Ribbed Open-Heel-And-Toe Socks from Simons offer an accessible, 12-dollar solution for those seeking a barefoot-like feel with light stretch and no firm compression. The core promise is a comfortable, elastic-only grip for the calf and open heel, eschewing silicone pads. The main tradeoff is fit variation: the same elastic band that provides a light snug on small calves tightens firmly on larger ones, and retention relies solely on that band, without silicone reinforcement.
Verified claims
- Calf fit
- Fit varies: light snug on small calves, firm on large.
- Retention
- No silicone grips; top elastic band alone keeps the sock up.
- Stretch
- 80% polyester, 20% spandex provides light stretch, not firm compression.
- Staying power
- Socks hold in place through elastic edging only, no silicone grips.
- Compression level
- Elastic edging provides light comfortable stretch, not firm compression.
- Heel hold
- Open heel stays in place via elastic edging only, no silicone grips.
- Fit feel
- Light comfortable stretch, not firm compression; fit tightens on larger calves.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, air dry flat to prevent pilling and shrinkage.
Product record
- Title
- Ribbed Open-Heel-And-Toe Socks
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit range of the one-size knee-highs
- Compared to a full-coverage knee-high that anchors at the foot and heel, the open heel means all staying power comes from the top elastic band contracting against the calf; as the calf circumference increases, the band must stretch further and exerts higher resting tension to keep the sock up, so the fit transitions from lightly snug on smaller calves to noticeably firm on larger ones.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Black ribbed knit socks worn on a seated model, with open heel and open toe openings; socks reach from the foot to mid-calf and show a slightly scrunched cuff and visible vertical rib texture.
- Open heelSock has a large open heel cutout that leaves the model's heel exposed; cutout edges follow the ankle curve.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Open toeSock leaves the toes uncovered with the fabric ending just before the toe joint, exposing the toes on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed knit textureSock fabric shows vertical ribbing lines and a knit texture running along the length of the sock.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Scrunched cuffUpper part of the sock is slightly scrunched and folded, creating horizontal gathers below the knee.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Sock length and fitSock extends from the mid-foot upward to mid-calf on the model, fitting snugly around the ankle and lower leg.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.50 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Seated studio shot on a plain light background showing model legs, black skirt, white shirt, rings, and black heeled thong sandals; strong even lighting with soft shadows.
- Model poseSeated model with legs angled slightly forward; left leg crossed over right at the ankle area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (medium) - Footwear visibleBlack heeled thong sandals with a low kitten heel and thin straps are worn over the socks and visible on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Clothing and accessoriesBlack full skirt and white button-up shirt are partially visible; a silver ring is worn on the model's right hand resting on the skirt.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain very light gray background with even studio lighting and soft shadows cast beneath the feet and to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black· sock#0D0D0E- Open heelSock has a large open heel cutout that leaves the model's heel exposed; cutout edges follow the ankle curve.
- 02

Product
A pair of black knit socks with visible ribbing, open heel and open toe, shown worn on a model's feet and lower legs.
- Open heelSock fabric leaves the heel exposed with a rounded cutout at the back of the foot revealing skin.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.81 · w 0.15 · h 0.11 (medium) - Open toeToe area is open, leaving toes visible through the front opening of the sock on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed knit textureVertical ribbing visible along the leg portion of the sock with a closely spaced rib pattern.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.70 · w 0.21 · h 0.24 (high) - Length on legSock fabric rises up the lower leg to a point above the ankle and below the knee; exact top edge is visible and slightly gathered.Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.64 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (medium) - Material appearanceKnit fabric with a matte finish that conforms to the shape of the leg and shows slight horizontal folds where gathered above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.24 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle studio image showing a full-body model wearing the socks with a white shirt, black voluminous skirt and black heeled sandals against a plain light background; distinct shadow falls to the right.
- Model stylingFemale model shown in profile walking pose wearing a white long-sleeve button shirt and a black full skirt paired with the socks and black strappy heeled sandals.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.05 · w 0.56 · h 0.92 (high) - Footwear presentBlack low-heel strappy sandals worn over the socks, with visible heel shape and thin straps crossing the foot.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.85 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.85 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with a hard-edged shadow of the model cast to the right indicating directional studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.80 (high) - Shot compositionFull-body lifestyle shot framed vertically with model centered slightly left of center and walking stride captured.
Colors
black· socks#0D0D0E- Open heelSock fabric leaves the heel exposed with a rounded cutout at the back of the foot revealing skin.
- 03

Product
Two flat-laid ribbed knit knee-high sock tubes in a dark black color; left tube shows a reinforced circular open-heel opening near the lower region.
- Overall shapeTwo long tubular sock pieces laid parallel vertically with their cuffs at the top and foot openings at the bottom; left and right tubes are separate and not overlapping.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.39 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.94 (high) - Ribbed knit textureVertical narrow rib knit pattern visible across the full length of both tubes, producing a fine linear texture.
- Top cuffEach tube has a thicker ribbed cuff at the top edge with a denser knit band that forms a visible horizontal termination.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.39 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.10 (high) - Reinforced open-heel openingCircular open-heel hole located on the lower third of the left tube, surrounded by a sewn rounded reinforcement band of the same knit material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower hemBoth tubes show a folded hem at the bottom edge with a slightly denser knit forming a narrow band.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.89 · w 0.39 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.89 · w 0.42 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light gray background with even top lighting and soft shadowing; image is a centered top-down detail shot.
- Background and stagingLight gray solid background with subtle soft shadow visible along the inner edges of the tubes indicating slight elevation from the surface.
- Shot compositionTop-down detail composition showing the full visible length of both sock tubes; left tube slightly inset from left image edge and right tube slightly inset from right edge.
- Image qualitySharp focus with clear detail of knit texture and stitching; even diffuse lighting without color cast.
Colors
black· sock knit body#0E0D0C- Overall shapeTwo long tubular sock pieces laid parallel vertically with their cuffs at the top and foot openings at the bottom; left and right tubes are separate and not overlapping.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Très sexy
Trop cool Ça change le style de la sandale pour un autre look
Trendy
I like this new look socks. Very stylish, great with heels. Socks don't stretch much, I would not say "it fits all".
Q&A
3 answered- How does the open heel stay in place during wear? Does it have silicone grips or rely solely on the elastic edging?
- The socks rely solely on the elastic edging described in the features—no silicone grips are mentioned, so the stretch knit and elastic band are what keep the open heel in place during wear.
- What is the recommended care method (machine wash, gentle cycle, air dry) to prevent pilling or shrinkage of the polyester blend?
- For a polyester blend, we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and air drying flat to minimize pilling and shrinkage—the product details do not include specific care instructions.
- Is the ribbed knit tight enough to provide compression for the calves, or is it a loose fit?
- The ribbed knit likely provides light, comfortable stretch rather than firm compression—these are styled as open-heel-and-toe fashion socks, not medical compression garments.