The Railroad Sock, Inc. is an American sock manufacturer, established in 1901. Its logo depicts an illustration of a locomotive.[1] As of 2022, the socks continue to be manufactured in the United States.[2]
Until the late 1990s, the company manufactured two men's sock styles.[3] As of 2022, it offers multiple socks in male and female styles including diabetic socks.[3]
History
Founder William G. Leininger (1863–1936) was born in Cumru Township, Pennsylvania on December 27, 1863, to Lydia A. Grill Leininger and James Leininger.[4] In his youth, he worked on his family farm while attending district schools.[4]