# Intergalactic Character Hosiery These Spock Inspired Star Trek Socks are out of this World By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-02-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-socks References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/spocks-the-spock-faced-socks-you-will-just-love.php) & [threadless](http://www.threadless.com/sockschallenge/spocks-2/) Add a wearable piece of memorabilia to your burgeoning collection of [sci-fi goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed) with these Star Trek socks. The socks, which are inspired by half-human, half-Vulcan Spock, have some of his characteristics and his attire imprinted on them. The socks feature his side profile, including his jet-black hair along with his prominent pointy ears. Topping off the look is a nod to his blue outfit and [Star Trek symbol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits) on the corner of the sock. Just like the galactic adventures the sci-fi characters go on, these socks are sure to take you to new and exciting places. Even if you aren't necessarily a fan of the franchise, these Star Trek socks are still a fun and unusual pair that are sure to get you noticed when you are walking around town. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character-inspired Wearables:** There is an opportunity for creating wearables that are inspired by popular characters from sci-fi and other genres for a fun and unusual look. - **Nostalgic-themed Clothing:** Clothing and accessories that reference popular franchises or topics from the past, will take the wearer to a fun and memorable journey. - **Geek Chic Fashion:** The fashion industry can come up with new ways to make geeky and nerdy fashion look stylish and wearable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on incorporating character-inspired designs and nostalgic themes in their clothing lines. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can produce more unique and quirky character-inspired wearables. - **Geek Culture Retail:** Geek culture retail stores can integrate more fashion items that cater to the geeky and sci-fi fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Magnetic Couples Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks.md)