I'm a sock voyeur. I can't allow myself to spend more for cute socks because, like someone said above, usually no one sees them.
An old friend of mine loved buying silly patterned socks and mixing them up. It was common to catch her wearing one Halloween sock and one Xmas sock - in February. I thought that was cute and funny but again, I'm too cheap for such silliness.
I just bought another set of black work socks from Kohls (on sale of course) and they're really comfy. I also dislike many kinds of dressy socks because they use slippery fabric that doesn't breathe (polyester? idunno) that makes for an unstable shoe. This is especially annoying with a heel. These Kohls ones are a nice blend. Can't remember the brand.
White basic cheap-o socks for sneakers. I dig the super short socks these days.
Thank God GD doesn't wear the socks and sandals any more. That was pretty bad.
