Five of the best: Sock ideas for dad

Give your old man a pair of socks this Father's Day that he will love. Photo / iStock.

Dads love socks, that’s why we insist on giving them a pair every single Father’s Day, right? We say own the Father’s Day pressie cliche and give the old man a pair that are the perfect fit. Just in time for his special day next Sunday, here are our hand-picked pairs.

1: Organised Dad

These colourful calendar socks from K-Mart will have him sorted for every business day. At just $10 for five pairs, you'll have enough coin left over to shout him brunch.

2: Foodie Dad

If your father is a foodie we reckon he will appreciate these delicious doughnut socks from asos.com ($17.55 for two glazed pairs). Shipping is free worldwide and they should arrive within a week.

3: Quirky Dad

If your old man is a fan of a good dad-gag, he will think the collection of curly characters from Chatty Feet are a lark. We love the "Don Cottone - The Sockfather." They're $17.50 a pair, plus postage, which will take about seven days.

4: Outdoorsy dad

If dad likes to get among the great outdoors we're sure he'll dig these super high-quality DriMotion socks from Kathmandu. At $39.98 a pair, his feet will feel spoilt. These babies come complete with all the trimmings - they're cooling, cushioning, quick-drying and comfortable.

5: Business Dad

Dad might be a working man, but that doesn't mean he has to wear boring black. We think these bright yellow moustache socks from Mr Vintage mean the business and have lots of pizazz. They'll set you back $20 and online orders should only take three days to arrive - minimum effort for maximum dad-love.