Supreme x Hanes Crew Socks
The original behind the Supreme x Hanes Crew Socks is the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack), which Supreme has re-released across 24 seasons — $10 retail vs Supreme's $24.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Hanes Cushion Crew Sock is a cotton-blend crew sock with a cushioned sole and reinforced heel and toe, cut to sit at mid-calf and sold in multipacks. Hanes builds it from a cotton-majority blend with polyester and elastic, the standard construction for its everyday crew line. The Hanes hosiery business dates to 1901, when Shamrock Hosiery Mills opened in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, later renamed Hanes Hosiery Mills. Supreme has re-released these socks across more than 20 seasons since 2010, in a four-pack alongside its Hanes tees and boxer briefs. The Supreme version is the same cushioned crew sock, with a jacquard Supreme logo knitted into the cuff.
About Hanes
Hanes is an American apparel manufacturer founded in 1901 by John Wesley Hanes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as Shamrock Mills. The company started making infants' and men's socks before expanding into underwear, T-shirts, and hosiery; it was renamed Hanes Hosiery Mills in 1914. Today Hanesbrands is one of the largest basic apparel producers in the world, with core product lines including cotton crewneck T-shirts, boxer briefs, tagless undershirts, and athletic socks sold in multipacks. Supreme has used Hanes as the base for its branded boxer briefs and T-shirt multipacks.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $24 |
|---|---|
| Hanes retail | $10 |
| Hype tax | +140% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Hanes Crew Socks just the regular Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack)?
The Supreme x Hanes Crew Socks is based on the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack), a basic Supreme has re-released across 24 seasons. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $24 for the Supreme x Hanes Crew Socks; the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack) retails for $10. That's a 140% markup — buying the original saves you $14, or 58% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack)?
You can buy the Hanes Cushion Crew Socks (4-Pack) from Amazon. Retail price is $10. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.