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# **basketball socks**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($90K/yr) — basketball socks doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$90K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+170.1%**

**Products**

**82**

**Brands**

**29**

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**193**

**Price range**

**$8.69–$28.85**

**Returns**

**3.6%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**73**

 ×0.30

Competition

**92**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**23**

 ×0.10

Returns

**71**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +170.1% year over year.

171K86KPrime Day '24Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.5×

## **Competition**

- adidas35% - Nike22% - AMENLAN7% - Popuid5% - Sandsuced5% - ChalkTalkSPORTS3% - Other (23 brands)23%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (23% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 29 brands and 193 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**29 **▲rising

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**193**

**Top 5 brand share**

**74%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![6-Pack Performance Socks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Yi+b4kGjL.jpg) [**6-Pack Performance Socks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCLRYC3)

Nike$15.454.6★2,2067%▼falling

2
![Sandsuced Kids Boys Socks Athletic Sport Basketball Youth Crew Cotton Soft Breathable Gift Outdoor Socks 6 Pairs Stocking Stuffers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 years(Oblique Stripes 9-15 Years)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v3jp-1LrL.jpg) [**Sandsuced Kids Boys Socks Athletic Sport Basketball Youth Crew Cotton Soft Breathable Gift Outdoor Socks 6 Pairs Stocking Stuffers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 years(Oblique Stripes 9-15 Years)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3KV1GZF)

Sandsuced$13.214.6★6925%▲rising

3
![AMENLAN Kids Classics Crew Socks 10 Pairs Child Boy Girls Athletic Cotton Basic School Uniform Breathable Casual Sports Socks (Black 9-12 Years)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QsVzKTmSS.jpg) [**AMENLAN Kids Classics Crew Socks 10 Pairs Child Boy Girls Athletic Cotton Basic School Uniform Breathable Casual Sports Socks (Black 9-12 Years)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SS724D)

AMENLAN$15.324.6★7805%▲rising

4
![adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Clear Onix Grey/Pulse Magenta Pink/Girls M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z0zvPyisL.jpg) [**adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Clear Onix Grey/Pulse Magenta Pink/Girls M**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYPC76JR)

adidas$13.614.8★1,9933%—flat

5
![NIKE Kids Unisex Everyday Cushioned Ankle Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3174K3juHmL.jpg) [**NIKE Kids Unisex Everyday Cushioned Ankle Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HNJTC1)

Nike$21.194.7★1,9183%▲rising

6
![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410uUc0P+8L.jpg) [**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQYHZKY)

adidas$13.734.7★3,4053%—flat

7
![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GwZRkimqL.jpg) [**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXYQYP)

adidas$14.004.7★3,4053%—flat

8
![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GwZRkimqL.jpg) [**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXMMBX)

adidas$14.214.7★3,4053%▼falling

9
![Nike Crew Socks (6 Pair) (US Alpha Medium Regular Regular Dri-Fit Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M3cCXsdIL.jpg) [**Nike Crew Socks (6 Pair) (US Alpha Medium Regular Regular Dri-Fit Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G49X51NQ)

Nike$27.874.7★6493%▲rising

10

![adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable Powder Plum Purple/Glow Blue/Clear Pink/Girls/Graphic M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CH3l7qzLL.jpg) [**adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable Powder Plum Purple/Glow Blue/Clear Pink/Girls/Graphic M**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHYL4XN9)

adidas$13.354.8★1,9932%▲rising

11

![adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Grey/Black L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bcUnFPgCL.jpg) [**adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Grey/Black L**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXWQYG)

adidas$14.054.8★1,9932%—flat

12

![Youth Thick Basketball Socks for Boys - Cushioned Sports Compression Sock for Active Kids Fits Ages 6-12 (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b2lPeGJRL.jpg) [**Youth Thick Basketball Socks for Boys - Cushioned Sports Compression Sock for Active Kids Fits Ages 6-12 (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCVBZ257)

Popuid$20.114.7★992%▲rising

13

![Nike Kids Everyday Cushion Crew Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bmhF4E4zL.jpg) [**Nike Kids Everyday Cushion Crew Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HNK68K)

Nike$17.524.7★7,1102%▲rising

14

![Jeasona Basketball Gifts for Boys 8-12 Kids Players Lovers Basketball Socks Youth Boys Accessories Stuff Gear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AKo+4mBuL.jpg) [**Jeasona Basketball Gifts for Boys 8-12 Kids Players Lovers Basketball Socks Youth Boys Accessories Stuff Gear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTHPYXPB)

Jeasona$14.234.5★2152%▼falling

15

![AMENLAN Kids Boys Athletic Socks Sport Basketball Crew Soft Cotton Breathable Youth Casual Socks 6 Pairs (Orange Yellow 9-12 Years)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Fb9O2iz9L.jpg) [**AMENLAN Kids Boys Athletic Socks Sport Basketball Crew Soft Cotton Breathable Youth Casual Socks 6 Pairs (Orange Yellow 9-12 Years)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXFBLC2T)

AMENLAN$12.804.6★902%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 82 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![6-Pack Performance Socks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Yi+b4kGjL.jpg)**6-Pack Performance Socks** Nike**$15.45**4.6★2,206 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCLRYC3) [![Sandsuced Kids Boys Socks Athletic Sport Basketball Youth Crew Cotton Soft Breathable Gift Outdoor Socks 6 Pairs Stocking Stuffers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 years(Oblique Stripes 9-15 Years)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v3jp-1LrL.jpg)**Sandsuced Kids Boys Socks Athletic Sport Basketball Youth Crew Cotton Soft Breathable Gift Outdoor Socks 6 Pairs Stocking Stuffers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 years(Oblique Stripes 9-15 Years)** Sandsuced**$13.21**4.6★692 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3KV1GZF) [![AMENLAN Kids Classics Crew Socks 10 Pairs Child Boy Girls Athletic Cotton Basic School Uniform Breathable Casual Sports Socks (Black 9-12 Years)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QsVzKTmSS.jpg)**AMENLAN Kids Classics Crew Socks 10 Pairs Child Boy Girls Athletic Cotton Basic School Uniform Breathable Casual Sports Socks (Black 9-12 Years)** AMENLAN**$15.32**4.6★780 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SS724D) [![adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Clear Onix Grey/Pulse Magenta Pink/Girls M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z0zvPyisL.jpg)**adidas Kids Cushioned Quarter Ankle Socks for Boys and Girls (6 Pairs) Durable & Comfortable White/Clear Onix Grey/Pulse Magenta Pink/Girls M** adidas**$13.61**4.8★1,993 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYPC76JR) [![NIKE Kids Unisex Everyday Cushioned Ankle Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3174K3juHmL.jpg)**NIKE Kids Unisex Everyday Cushioned Ankle Socks (6 Pairs) Black/White Medium** Nike**$21.19**4.7★1,918 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HNJTC1) [![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410uUc0P+8L.jpg)**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf** adidas**$13.73**4.7★3,405 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQYHZKY) [![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GwZRkimqL.jpg)**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf** adidas**$14.00**4.7★3,405 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXYQYP) [![adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GwZRkimqL.jpg)**adidas Unisex Kids Crew Socks for Boys and Girls Youth (6-Pack) Athletic Cushioned and Comfortable Tall Mid-Calf** adidas**$14.21**4.7★3,405 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXMMBX)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Size-Overall**18%

*“They fit snug”*

**Comfort-Overall**16%

*“Good and comfortable”*

**Durability**6%

*“Cute and durable”*

**Soft Feel**6%

*“Cute and soft socks”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Good value”*

**Thickness**4%

*“not too thin with grippers on the bottom”*

**Color**3%

*“Cool colors”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Exactly as described”*

**Warmth**2%

*“Cute warm socks”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**22%

*“Run a little big”*

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Poor quality”*

**Gap/Hole**12%

*“Holes”*

**Durability**7%

*“not durable”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Waste of money”*

**Thickness**4%

*“Thinner than most”*

**Color**3%

*“The white ones are turning color a bit”*

**Machine Wash Suitability**3%

*“ruined a wash”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Misleading”*

**Shrinkage Resistance**2%

*“Shrunk extremely”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall52% - Feet Fit20% - Length13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money2% - Material Quality1% - Color1% - Thin1% - Quality-Overall1% - Shape/Style1%