Buying funny socks can be surprisingly difficult because the best designs tend to vanish faster than you can say “toe-tally awesome.” Store inventories change often, and a pair that made you laugh last week may have already walked out the door. Prices also vary depending on whether you’re buying one pair, a multipack, or a premium novelty design. Some retailers specialize in bold humor, while others keep their jokes tucked away in the accessories section. With a little sole-searching, however, Columbia has plenty of places where your feet can make a statement.
*Prices below are approximate averages for a funny or novelty sock purchase, based on typical retail pricing; check each store’s website for current availability and local inventory.*
- **Hot Topic — The Mall in Columbia**
- **Spencer’s — The Mall in Columbia**
- **Five Below — Columbia-area locations**
- **Target — Columbia**
- **Kohl’s — Columbia**
- **Old Navy — The Mall in Columbia**
- **Macy’s — The Mall in Columbia**
- **H&M — The Mall in Columbia**
- **Burlington — Columbia-area locations**
- **Walmart — Columbia**
Hot Topic is a top stop for pop-culture socks featuring cartoons, movies, music, and delightfully weird designs. Their selection is often **heel-arious**, especially if you enjoy socks that showcase fandoms or bold graphics. **Average price:** about **$10 per pair**. [Visit Hot Topic](https://www.hottopic.com/)
Spencer’s is known for gag gifts and novelty accessories, so its sock collection usually has plenty of comic relief from ankle to toe. This is a good place to find designs that are more outrageous than your average pair—truly a case of putting your best foot forward. **Average price:** about **$12 per pair**. [Visit Spencer’s](https://www.spencersonline.com/)
Five Below frequently carries inexpensive novelty socks with food, animals, emojis, and seasonal themes. Your wallet can breathe a **sigh of relief**, while your feet get designs that are anything but below average. **Average price:** about **$4 per pair**. [Visit Five Below](https://www.fivebelow.com/)
Target’s clothing and accessories aisles often include funny socks from brands such as Wild Fable, A New Day, and licensed collections. It’s a convenient place to make a quick **sock-and-roll** stop while shopping for everything else. **Average price:** about **$7 per pair**, or roughly **$10–;$15 for a multipack**. [Find a Columbia Target](https://www.target.com/store-locator/find-stores/columbia-md)
Kohl’s regularly stocks novelty socks with themes ranging from animals and holidays to sports and pop culture. Watch for sales and coupons, because your feet may get a **discounted chance to shine**. **Average price:** about **$8 per pair**, with multipacks often costing **$12–;$18**. [Visit Kohl’s](https://www.kohls.com/)
Old Navy often offers playful socks featuring stripes, food motifs, seasonal characters, and colorful patterns. The selection is a **toe-tally cheerful** option for shoppers who want humor without spending a heel of a lot. **Average price:** about **$5 per pair**, or **$10–;$15 for a multipack**. [Visit Old Navy](https://oldnavy.gap.com/)
Macy’s accessories department can be a strong source for novelty socks from brands such as Happy Socks and other colorful labels. These designs may cost more, but they’re often a **step above** basic everyday pairs in quality and creativity. **Average price:** about **$14 per pair**. [Visit Macy’s](https://www.macys.com/)
H&M commonly carries affordable patterned socks with playful graphics, animals, seasonal themes, and bright colors. It’s a good place to find **fashion with a little sole**, particularly if you prefer trendy designs over loud jokes. **Average price:** about **$6 per pair**, or **$10–;$15 for a multipack**. [Visit H&M](https://www2.hm.com/en_us/index.html)
Burlington’s rotating inventory can include novelty socks, character socks, and humorous multipacks at discount prices. Because the selection changes frequently, shopping there can feel like a **lucky sock-out**—you never know what design will turn up. **Average price:** about **$5 per pair**, or **$8–;$14 for a multipack**. [Visit Burlington](https://www.burlington.com/)
Walmart is worth checking for inexpensive novelty socks in its clothing, seasonal, and licensed-character sections. You may find food-shaped designs, funny sayings, and character prints that give your outfit a **soleful upgrade** without making your budget limp away. **Average price:** about **$4 per pair**, or **$8–;$12 for a multipack**. [Visit Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/store/columbia-md)
Before heading out, check each retailer’s website or call the Columbia location to confirm stock, since funny socks can disappear faster than a bad **toe-tally** joke. Whether you want tacos on your toes or animals around your ankles, Columbia has enough options to keep your sock drawer from becoming a **pair-less** place.