 They're seen as stylish in these socks to wear by teens and Gen Zers. This new wave of young crew sock fans insists the higher the better. They point to inspirations old and new, including classics like Princess Diana donning crew socks with biker shorts. Despite the mocking, short sock lovers aren't giving up so quickly. Millennials and Gen Xers associate higher socks with their parents and call it the ultimate dad style. Sales, however, say they may be losing the battle. At Hanes, sales of socks that rise above the ankle are up