Zkano Basic & Sport Aspire - cushioned organic cotton crew socks organic-socks-made-in-usa

Aspire - Cushioned Organic Cotton Crew Socks - White

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Details

The Aspire is not your typical basic crew sock. This sock conforms to your foot and keeps its shape wear after wear.  The extra deep heel pocket and the plush terry lined foot work together to provide optimum fit, maximum support and over-the-top comfort.

  • Made in Alabama, USA
  • Foot Hugging Fit
  • Retains Shape & Elasticity Over Time
  • Family owned & operated, since 1991 
  • Comprised of 80% certified organic cotton, 15% nylon and 5% elastic
  • Manufactured in small batches at our family mill in Fort Payne, Alabama from organic cotton grown on U.S. farms, spun and dyed with low-impact dyes in the Carolinas.
  • Sustainability
  • Size guide
  • Care instructions
  • Shipping & returns
  • Ask a question

Sustainability

Quality Materials. Sustainable Process.

Choosy. Meticulous. Uncompromising. When it comes to our materials and manufacturing, these all apply. We start with the highest quality materials, like organic cotton that is dyed with low-impact dyes. Our certified organic cotton is grown on farms in the Southern U.S. by farmers we actually know. After harvest, our cotton travels to the Carolinas where it is spun and dyed before arriving at our mill in Alabama.
 
We knit socks in very small batches at our family owned and operated mill. Our team of ten (including Mom and Dad) run the manufacturing process from start to finish. And, because our entire operation is under one roof, we're able to constantly monitor quality through each step of the process, minimize waste and deliver a stellar product. We do it all because we know a better process makes a better sock. 
 
We like to keep it all close to home. Our packaging, labels and marketing materials are printed within a small radius of our mill in Alabama and Georgia. 

Giving and Recycling. Our irregular socks are donated to homelessness shelters and community organizations in Alabama.

We have some socks that are not fit for donations. These, along with any manufacturing waste, are repurposed or recycled. When recycled, these are transformed into fiber used for carpet padding in the automotive industry. 
 
We can recycle your old socks too! For more info, please see our zkano Recycles page.

Made in America since 2009
Knit with U.S. Grown Organic Cotton
Family sock makers

Size guide

Women’s U.S. Shoe Size Men’s U.S. Shoe Size
Medium 5.5 – 9.5 4 – 7.5
Large 10 – 13 8 – 12.5
XL 13+ 13 – 15

Womens Sock Heights

Womens sock heights

For women’s sock sizing, we offer 6 options: knee-high, calf height, crew, anklet, micro-anklet and no-show.

Mens Sock Heights

Mens Sock Heights

For men’s sock sizing, we offer 4 options: over the calf, crew, ankle, and no-show.

Care instructions

(General Care Instructions & Our Advice on How to take care of your socks)

Your zkano’s should last a long time. Here’s a few things we suggest to help them reach their intended lifespan.

We highly recommend sticking to our washing instructions for our organic cotton and merino wool socks.

  • Machine wash cold water
  • Wash inside out for best results
  • Tumble dry on low heat
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not iron or dry clean

Additional suggestions for increasing the lifespan of your organic cotton and wool socks:

How to reduce pilling

Pilling with cotton is normal, especially in products made with a high combed cotton content, such as our socks.  To reduce this, we recommend a few easy steps. This is good advice for our wool socks as well. 

  • Wash separately. Do not wash your socks with towels or other rough items (for example, zippers) that will agitate the soft fibers in the wash cycle. 
  • Turn inside out to wash and dry. 
  • Placing your socks in a mesh laundry bag will also help with this. 

Bleaching is a no. 

Never (ever) bleach your socks, y’all- even if they are solid white. Using bleach on cotton or wool socks will cause the fibers to break down, resulting in holes in your socks. 

Drying

To keep your socks feeling soft and to avoid unintended shrinkage over time, do not dry them in a hot dryer.  

  • Using a low temperature setting in the dryer is best for your socks.
  • Do not over dry them. This will reduce their softness and zap them of their vibrant colors over time. 

Though it’s not necessary, our favorite way is line drying, especially our no show and anklet styles. This helps prevent pilling too.

Don’t wear outside without shoes

Natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, will not hold up to being worn on rough outdoor surfaces.

Keep nails trimmed

This will keep those annoying holes from forming in the toe of the socks. 

Shipping

We offer these convenient shipping options for you.

  • FREE Standard Shipping on U.S. Orders $100 or More
  • USPS Ground Advantage & USPS Priority Mail
  • ups Ground & 2 Day Air 
  • All Orders placed after 12pm Central on Friday will ship on Monday. We do not ship orders over the weekend. 

    Orders that qualify for free shipping typically ship via USPS. If you do not want to use USPS, you can upgrade to another shipping option for additional cost at checkout. 

    Shipping rates are calculated by weight and the carrier & service selected at checkout. 

    All orders are processed Monday - Friday and ship in 1-2 business days. We strive to ship your order the same day it was placed or the next business day.

    Some order processing and delivery times may vary during the month of December.

    Shipping rates and specials apply to orders from the Continental United States only.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist you.

    Returns

    We are happy to return any full price item that is unworn (not tried on the foot), unwashed and returned to us within 15 days from time of original receipt. Socks must be returned to us in the condition they were received, with labels fully intact.

    Socks are a base layer and due to the nature of feet, we cannot sell returned socks that have been tried on. If you have any concerns about sizing, please reach out to us before removing your socks from their original packaging, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    Please email us within 15 days of receiving your order and we will issue a Return Authorization. Include the original packing slip or your full name and order number with your shipment so that we can process your refund quickly.

    Domestic orders- Should you wish to have a shipping label emailed to you, we are happy to do so. If our shipping label is used, we will deduct a $5.00 shipping charge from your refund amount.

    • The original shipping charge and return shipping fees are non refundable. 
    • Sale items are final and not returnable.
    • Exchanges are not available at this time. 

    If the return meets the above requirements, we will refund your account within seven days of receipt of the returned items; you will be notified by email once your refund is issued. Please note that it can take up to seven additional days for the refund to appear on your account. 

    We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not meet these requirements. If your return is not accepted, it will be sent back at the customer's expense and a refund will not be issued.

    We do not take responsibility for any items lost during the return shipping.

    Ship returns to: 

    Emi-G Knitting
    Attn: zkano Returns
    1715 Airport Road
    Fort Payne, AL 35968

    If you have any questions about returns, please contact us.

    Ask a question

    Customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm Central Standard Time. For questions, concerns or comments, please email us or call 256-845-9801 Ext. 1. We'd love to hear from you!

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    Stephanie Muir (Portland, US)
    The softest coziest socks

    My daughter and I steal these from one another. I love them as a thoughtful and responsible alternative to the Nike Dry Fit craze, and honestly they’re so much better. By a mile. Soft, cozy, and hold up so well. Love ‘em.

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    Gillian Henkel (Dumfries, US)
    Love!

    Great socks! I'm a big fan of natural fiber socks!!
    I wear size 11, wide feet and the L size fits me great.

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    David

    Great socks 👍👍

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    Timothy E (Menifee, US)
    The Best Socks Around

    I bought these socks as Christmas gifts and they all love it!! The quality, comfort, and price are to die for.

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    Bradley

    Great fitting socks and I wear size 14's. I found my new sock place; will order again. A+

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    Linda Smith (Sparks, US)
    The Black Socks!

    My daughter is 5'11, and her husband is 6'6 inches. I always ordered the large size for gifts for them. Not long ago, my daughter giggled and said that her husband gave her his socks because they were always too small for him. I said, WHAT??? So, I have ordered the extra-large black socks for him for a Christmas gift, and we will see if he likes them. I know he will love them because they are wonderful socks!

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    Clifford Zillweger (Tempe, US)
    I LOVE these socks!!!

    I have owned Bombas for years and LOVED them even though I knew they weren’t organic cotton. But I had this nagging thought to replace them and that was challenging to do, until I found these socks! Best socks EVER and I will never go back. Thanks for making an incredible organic sock for health conscious folks 🙏🏻👊🏻🙌🏻

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    Maddie Robbins (Andale, US)
    Black crew socks

    Ever since I switched to these USA made socks I’ve noticed my feet are healthier and a bonus is that they are better made and do not produce holes as fast as Nike which are just as costly so these are a better deal in the end. Supports our own economy and small businesses.

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    Joyce McFarland (Bedford, US)

    These are a christmas gift for my son who is in the Navy. He needed black socks with nothing on them. They feel like quality socks. I love that they are American made. I hope he loves them so I can support your business even more in the future.

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    Jeanette Wysmierski (Concord, US)
    simple and comfortable

    These are so soft. They stay nicely on without choking my ankles. Love them.

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