What kind of socks do I wear with sneakers and shorts? For years, the dominant trend was to wear sneakers—think Jordans, Nike AF1's, or New Balances—with socks that hit the ankles.

We each tried them with shoes we wear frequently so we could accurately account for how the socks felt. We also considered how they compare to other brands’ standard no-show and performance socks.

Certain types of shoes are known to be bad for your feet, such as high heels and flip-flops. But when it comes to foot health, there’s something else that often gets overlooked: the type of ...