Custom Cat Face Socks

Send in a photo of the cat and it comes back printed all over a pair of socks, its face repeated from cuff to toe. The Prinztee shop will put up to four different faces on one pair at no extra charge, which settles the argument in multi-cat homes about who gets to be on the socks.

They’re printed and made in the USA, from polyester and nylon with a ribbed tube and a soft felt lining in the sole for cushioning. There are three sizes, from small (women’s 6 to 8) to large (men’s 10 to 13), and US orders ship in about 2 to 5 business days, which helps when a gift has been left to the last week. Prices start around $22.

They suit almost any cat person, from the friend who signs texts with their cat’s name to the dad who pretends he doesn’t like the cat. They’re also a sweet pick for someone who has lost a cat and would like to keep that face around a little longer.

The catch: the print can only be as good as the photo you send, so pick a sharp, well-lit close-up of the cat’s face. Care takes a little attention too: wash them cold, skip the bleach and the iron, and dry them flat instead of in the dryer.