Quick answer: Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Dollar Tree stores carry diabetic socks, and so do some medical supply stores. Online, try Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com and brand sites. On October 13, 2026, most packs we priced cost $2.08 to $3.33 a pair, and Dollar Tree listed single pairs at $1.50. Mi Socks cost $5.42 to $9.99 a pair, sold only at misocks.co.
Disclosure: We make Mi Socks, so weigh our view accordingly. No store paid to be here, and there are no affiliate links. Prices were checked October 13, 2026, before tax and shipping.
Where can you buy diabetic socks near you?
Four kinds of stores carry them:
- Pharmacies. Walgreens and CVS sell store-brand diabetic crew socks, and their websites show your local store's stock.
- Big-box and grocery stores. Walmart stocks brands such as Dr. Scholl's, but the diabetic socks we checked on Target.com were online only.
- Dollar Tree. Its diabetic socks cost $1.50 a pair, and selection varies by store.
- Medical supply stores. Some carry diabetic socks, and MedlinePlus suggests one that can measure your legs if you're prescribed compression stockings.
To check stock nearby, search Google for "diabetic socks near me." Ours listed Walgreens and Fred Meyer stores marked "In stock: diabetic socks." The American Diabetes Association (ADA) also suggests asking your diabetes care team or podiatrist which nearby pharmacies carry diabetes socks.
| Where | What we found | Example price per pair | Buy in a store? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Tree | Men's and women's crew and quarter socks | $1.50 (one pair) | Yes; selection varies |
| Amazon | The most brands and pack sizes we saw | $2.08 (12 pairs) | No |
| Walmart | 667 listings: name brands plus marketplace sellers | $2.16 (Dr. Scholl's, 6 pairs) | Items Walmart sells, where stocked |
| Walgreens | Store-brand crew and quarter socks | $2.50 (3 pairs) | Yes |
| CVS | Store-brand comfort crew socks | $2.73 (3 pairs) | Yes |
| Target | Debra Weitzner, Doc Ortho, Dr. Scholl's and others, mostly from outside sellers | $3.33 (Debra Weitzner, 6 pairs) | Not the ones we checked |
| Medical supply stores | Diabetic socks, compression stockings and leg measuring | Varies | Yes |
| Brand websites, such as Mi Socks | Full size and color runs | $5.42 (Mi Socks, 12 pairs) | No |
Small packs often cost more per pair: one pair of CVS's ribbed diabetic socks cost $9.99, more than three times the per-pair price of its 3-pair crew.
Does Walmart sell diabetic socks, and how do they compare?
Yes. Walmart.com's diabetic socks section listed 667 products on October 13, 2026. Items Walmart sells itself, such as Dr. Scholl's, can be picked up at stores that have them. Marketplace items, with another seller named under "Sold by," ship only.
| Sock | Pairs | Price | Per pair | Main fiber | Store pickup? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scholl's men's diabetic crew | 6 | $12.98 | $2.16 | Polyester | Yes, at the store we checked |
| Debra Weitzner loose fit crew | 6 | $17.99 | $3.00 | 90% cotton | No, it ships from the brand |
| Doctor's Choice women's full cushion crew | 4 | $12.97 | $3.24 | 94% polyester | Not at the store we checked |
Many marketplace titles pile on medical promises, so judge the sock, not the title. See our Dr. Scholl's diabetic socks comparison and our Doctor's Choice diabetic socks comparison.
Do CVS and Walgreens carry diabetic socks?
Yes, and both sell a store brand:
- Walgreens Diabetic Crew Socks: 3 pairs for $7.49 online ($2.50 a pair) in 97% polyester, with a non-binding extra-wide top, a smooth toe seam and a cushioned sole. A women's quarter-length version costs the same.
- CVS Comfort Crew Socks: 3 pairs for $8.19 ($2.73 a pair) in polyester, non-binding, with a smooth toe seam and a cushioned sole.
Both offer pickup, same-day delivery or shipping. The CVS page showed a nearby store's stock down to the aisle, and Walgreens pickup needed a $10 minimum order. Both sites also mix diabetic and compression socks. A pressure in mmHg marks a compression sock, so ask your doctor before you wear one.
Are diabetic socks on Amazon worth buying?
Often, if you know your size. Across 103 Amazon diabetic sock listings with a stated pack count in our October 12, 2026 check, the median came to $3.32 a pair. On October 13:
- Dr. Scholl's men's cushioned crew: 6 pairs for $12.98 ($2.16 a pair), sold by Amazon.
- Dr. Scholl's women's flat-knit ankle socks: 4 pairs for $10.99 ($2.75 a pair), sold by Amazon.
- Special Essentials diabetic crew: 12 pairs for $24.99 ($2.08 a pair), from an outside seller.
Check who sells the item, the size chart and the terms. On these listings, free delivery without Prime started at $35 of items shipped by Amazon, with free 30-day returns.
Is it cheaper to buy diabetic socks online or in a store?
For the same sock, often not by much: the Dr. Scholl's men's 6-pack cost $12.98 at Walmart and on Amazon. Pack size, shipping and how you pay matter more.
| What changes | In a store | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price per pair | $1.50 at Dollar Tree; CVS says shelf prices may differ from its online $2.73 | Similar for the same sock (Amazon median $3.32) |
| Shipping | None | Often free only above a minimum, such as $35 at Amazon |
| Choice | Fewer sizes and colors, mostly white, black or gray | More sizes, colors, lengths and wide styles |
| Seeing the sock | Read the package and feel the fabric | Photos and size charts only |
The ADA says it's best to get measured and try on new shoes in person, but socks don't need a fitting, so online works once you know your size. For prices by brand, see our diabetic sock price guide.
Where can you buy neuropathy socks?
In the same stores, and often they're the same product. "Neuropathy socks" is a shopping label, not a medical category, used for two kinds of sock:
- Non-binding, padded socks, built like diabetic socks.
- Compression socks, which squeeze the leg on purpose. Several top Google results for neuropathy socks were compression socks.
No sock has been shown to reverse nerve damage, and a 2026 systematic review called the evidence on diabetic socks limited (Venkatraman et al.). The CDC says about half of all people with diabetes have some kind of nerve damage, and NIDDK notes that if you lose feeling in your feet, you may not feel a pebble inside your sock. So choose a soft, non-binding, padded sock in a light color, and check your feet every day.
Compression is your doctor's call. The ADA says to ask your provider about compression socks or stockings if you have vein problems, swelling in your leg or foot, a past blood clot in a deep vein, or you walk or stand a lot. If chemotherapy caused your neuropathy, ask your cancer care team first. See our guide to the best socks for neuropathy.
What should you check on the package before you buy?
Here is what common package phrases tell you:
| On the package | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| "Non-binding" or "loose top" | No tight elastic ring at the top. NIDDK says not to wear tight socks or elastic stockings. |
| A pressure rating | A compression sock, rated in mmHg, so ask your doctor before you wear it. |
| "Smooth toe seam" or "seamless toe" | A flattened toe join. Many "seamless" toes still have one, and NIDDK says socks with no seams are best. |
| "Sock size 10 to 13" | Sock size, not shoe size: one Walmart listing's sock size 10 to 13 fits men's shoe sizes 7 to 12. |
| A fiber list, such as "97% polyester" | The ADA suggests synthetic fabric or wool to pull moisture away. |
| A unit price, such as "$2.73/ea." | The price per pair, which CVS and Walmart show online. Elsewhere, divide the price by the pairs. |
| Health promises | Marketing. The 2026 review found that socks advertising new kinds of fibers lacked evidence from studies for their claims. |
Ask if opened packs can be returned.
Where can you buy Mi Socks?
Only on our website, misocks.co. Mi Socks aren't sold in stores, on Walmart.com or on Amazon.
Every pair has a non-binding, loose-knit top band, a smooth flat toe seam and a terry-cushioned sole, in crew or knee high and sizes M, L and XL. The fabric is a breathable cotton-rich blend of 80% cotton, 13% polyester, 5% rubber and 2% spandex. They are non-compression comfort socks, and they are imported.
| Pack | Price | Per pair | US shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pair | $9.99 | $9.99 | $4.95 |
| 3 pairs | $21.99 crew, $22.99 knee high | $7.33 crew, $7.66 knee high | Free |
| 6 pairs | $35.99 crew, $36.99 knee high | $6.00 crew, $6.17 knee high | Free |
| 12 pairs | $64.99 crew, $67.99 knee high | $5.42 crew, $5.67 knee high | Free |
The Dollar Tree, Walmart, drugstore and Amazon packs we priced cost less per pair than ours, so if price matters most, buy one of those. Ours make sense if you want a cotton-rich sock, knee highs, or prints such as stars and stripes. The Mi Socks crew 6-pack works out to $6.00 a pair, and the knee high 6-pack to $6.17 a pair. Compare all our diabetic sock value packs. You can ask for a return of unworn socks in their original packaging within 15 days of delivery.
Two limits: our cotton-rich blend isn't the synthetic or wool fabric the ADA suggests for pulling moisture away, and our toe has a smooth flat seam rather than no seam. For more brands, see our best diabetic socks comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy diabetic socks at Target?
Online, yes. Target.com lists Debra Weitzner, Doc Ortho, Wellfit and Dr. Scholl's diabetic socks, mostly from outside sellers. Every one we checked was online only, even a Dr. Scholl's 2-pair pack that Target sells itself.
Does Dollar Tree have diabetic socks?
Yes. In October 2026, Dollartree.com listed eight diabetic sock styles in men's and women's crew and quarter lengths at $1.50 a pair. Online they come only by the case of 18, so for a pair or two, check your local store.
Where can you buy diabetic socks for women?
At the same stores. Many diabetic socks are unisex, but women's packs are easy to find: Dr. Scholl's women's 4-pair pack cost $10.99 on Amazon, Walgreens sells a women's quarter sock, and Target.com lists women's packs from CTM. Our sock size chart gives women's shoe sizes for Mi Socks M, L and XL. For picks by need, see the best diabetic socks for women.
Does insurance pay for diabetic socks?
Usually not. Original Medicare's foot benefit, as Medicare.gov describes it, covers therapeutic shoes and inserts, not socks. Medicare.gov says Medicare Advantage plans may offer extra benefits, so if yours has an over-the-counter allowance, check its catalog. For an HSA or FSA, ask your plan first, because IRS Publication 502 doesn't list socks.
How many pairs of diabetic socks should you buy?
Enough for a clean pair every day between laundry days. MedlinePlus says to wear clean, dry socks every day and warns that holes in socks can put damaging pressure on your toes, so replace worn pairs. A 6-pack covers most of a week.
This guide compares stores and prices. It isn't medical advice. Check your feet every day, as the CDC advises, and see your doctor or foot doctor right away about a blister, sore or ingrown toenail. See our medical information page.
Sources
- American Diabetes Association: 8 Tips to Protect Your Feet with Diabetes
- NIDDK: Diabetes & Foot Problems
- CDC: Your Feet and Diabetes
- MedlinePlus: Diabetes, taking care of your feet
- MedlinePlus: Compression stockings
- Venkatraman PD, et al. Diabetic Socks: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Commercially Available Products. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 2026;42(2):e70138
- Medicare.gov: Therapeutic shoes and inserts
- Medicare.gov: Compare Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- IRS Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses
- Store pages checked October 13, 2026: Walgreens, CVS, Target, Dollar Tree, and the Walmart, CVS and Amazon pages linked above.