L4M 1050 3-stripe Cotton Over-the-Knee Socks

The Legwear4Men 1050 '3-stripe kneesocks' unisex Japanese-style cosplay socks have been famously worn by many anime and manga heroines of the last 20 years or so. Made from soft, comfortable 100% cotton, they are available in Black with 3 White stripes, Grey with 3 White stripes, White with 3 Blue stripes, White with 3 Black stripes, and they come in one size, which should fit most wearers; the extremely stretchy nature of the fabric means they will cover a large range of foot and leg sizes.

Criteria

Stealth (if in a skin-matching colour) (0 = totally unmissable, 10 = invisible) N/A

Opacity (0 = totally opaque (no skin show-through at all), 10 = non-existent) 0

Shine (0 = totally matte, 10 = very reflective) 0

Comfort (0 = poor, 10 = extremely comfortable) 9

Glide (under trousers) (0 = no glide at all, 10 = Teflon-like) N/A

Compression (tightness) (0 = barely noticeable, 10 = I can't breathe!) 3

Durability (0 = fall apart if you sneeze, 10 = bulletproof) 9