There’s absolutely no wardrobe essential that has been more disrespected or overlooked than socks. Sure, they’re not always the center of attention in an outfit, like your favorite high-waisted jeans or your go-to coat. We stuff them into our thigh-high boots, or maybe allow them to peek through when we wear them with our loafers. And they’ve become somewhat of a joke around holiday season. (Really? You got your family socks, again?) But truly, they deserve better. And the fashion crowd has come around to this idea that ankle socks can be a pretty exciting staple—not just an afterthought.

Wearing ankle socks with your sandals were an infamous fashion “don’t.” But when legitimately-cool designers like Collina Strada and Dries van Noten started sending their models down their runways with the look, people took notice. It didn’t take long to spot stylish Instagrammers pairing their Tevas with tie-dye socks in the summer, their pointed-toe heels with sheer socks in the fall. And since then, statement ankle socks have risen up there with it-bags and celebrity-approved jewelry as must-have accessories for any given season. It helps that it’s a wardrobe essential you can get for $15 or less, whether you style them with your summer shoes or with your favorite chunky sneakers.

Ahead, we round up some of our favorite eye-grabbing ankle socks for under $15.