Southern Scholar Sock Club: Dress Socks Every Quarter

Southern Scholar is a men’s dress sock brand, and The Gentleman’s Sock Club is its membership. Every quarter you get three exclusive seasonal pairs that are not sold to non members, plus Signature Style Cards with outfit ideas.

You choose mid calf or over the calf socks and how you want to pay: quarterly, every six months or yearly. Members also get 20% off everything in the shop, free shipping on every order and free returns and exchanges.

Flat lay of Southern Scholar dress socks with a glass of whiskey — Three exclusive pairs arrive every season

Southern Scholar plans and prices

Plan	Mid calf	Over the calf
Quarterly (1 box of 3 pairs)	$60	$67.20
Semi annual (2 boxes)	$112.50	$126
Annual (4 boxes)	$210 ($52.50 per box)	$235.20 ($58.80 per box)
Shipping	Free for members	Free returns and exchanges

How the Gentleman’s Sock Club works

Pick your height and billing plan, and the first box ships with that season’s three exclusive designs. After that a new set arrives each quarter. You can pause, skip or cancel anytime from your account, so it is easy to sit out a season you do not love.

Gift memberships are available too, at $60 for one box, $112 for two or $210 for a year, which makes this one of the easier gifts for a dad or husband who wears suits.

Southern Scholar Gentleman Membership card — The Gentleman Membership in a nutshell

What’s in a typical box

Three pairs of exclusive seasonal dress socks
Mid calf or over the calf, your choice
Classic patterns and colors that work at the office
Signature Style Cards with pairing ideas

Man in a navy suit wearing Southern Scholar socks — Built to be worn with suits and chinos

Patterned Southern Scholar socks with brown loafers — Patterns stay classic enough for the office

Member perks and value

Outside the club, Southern Scholar socks cost $25 a pair for mid calf and $28 for over the calf, so a $60 box is the same as getting three pairs at a 20% discount. The bigger perk is 20% off all other orders, plus free shipping on everything, where non members need to spend $100.

The brand has been featured by Esquire, GQ and Swagger, and its socks have a reputation for thin, comfortable dress fabrics that hold up in the wash.

Row of colorful Southern Scholar dress socks — Choose mid calf or over the calf

Blue striped Southern Scholar socks with brogues — Every box comes with style cards for pairing ideas

Is Southern Scholar worth it?

Yes, for men who wear dress socks most days and like a bit of pattern without going loud. The annual plan is the best value at $52.50 a box. If you want fun novelty socks or casual athletic pairs, a cheaper monthly sock club is a better fit.

Pros

Exclusive designs you cannot buy elsewhere
Quality dress socks built for office wear
20% off and free shipping on all orders
Pause, skip or cancel anytime

Cons

$20 a pair is pricey for socks
Only four boxes a year
Patterns are classic, not bold
No choice over the seasonal designs

Best alternatives to Southern Scholar

Looking at more men’s fashion subscription boxes? Here are the alternatives:

Southern Scholar vs Sock Panda: Sock Panda is a cheaper monthly club with fun patterns that support charity.
Southern Scholar vs Society Socks: Society Socks sends monthly dress socks made in the USA.
Southern Scholar vs Say It With a Sock: Say It With a Sock is all about funny and novelty designs.
Southern Scholar vs Menlo Club: Menlo Club sends premium shirts and basics on a monthly or flexible schedule.
Southern Scholar vs Dive Bar Shirt Club: Dive Bar Shirt Club is a casual tee subscription for a totally different vibe.

Southern Scholar FAQ

Is there a Southern Scholar coupon?

Members already get 20% off every order and free shipping. The annual plan is the cheapest way to get the box, at $52.50 per quarter for mid calf socks.