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John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, proves that Down syndrome never holds him back. He turned his love for colorful socks into the world’s largest sock store, creating jobs for people with differing abilities and donating over $800,000 to charity.

Beyond business, John is a TEDx speaker, UN presenter, and disability advocate, inspiring inclusion worldwide.

Join the movement—wear crazy socks & spread happiness!

We’re excited to share that LUXlife Magazine has named John’s Crazy Socks the Best Fun & Creative Sock Retailer in their Style & Apparel Awards 2024!

At John’s Crazy Socks, we believe in spreading happiness—one sock at a time. This award celebrates our creativity, quality, and the joy we bring to our customers. Thank you for your support!

Shop our award-winning socks and celebrate with us!

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John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, joined business leaders at a Huntington Chamber of Commerce Networking event to promote inclusion. As a co-sponsor, John’s Crazy Socks highlighted the importance of giving people with differing abilities opportunities to lead and contribute.

Beyond socks, the company helps businesses and non-profits through custom socks, charity fundraising, and fulfillment services. “I love meeting business leaders and asking how we can help them,” John said.

Join us in spreading happiness! Learn more at John’s Crazy Socks

John and Mark X. Cronin, the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, recently spoke at Spectrum Designs, sharing their journey and championing workplace inclusion. Their powerful message resonated with the team, reinforcing how businesses can thrive by embracing neurodiverse talent. Both organizations are proof that inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good business!

Book John and Mark for your event: MLerner@johnscrazysocks.com

We’re excited to make your shopping experience even better—John’s Crazy Socks now offers FREE SHIPPING on every order, with no minimums and no hidden fees! Plus, enjoy same-day shipping, free returns, a personal thank-you note from John, and top-notch customer service.

At John’s Crazy Socks, we’re not just selling socks—we’re Spreading Happiness™ one pair at a time. Shop now and enjoy the joy of hassle-free shopping!

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John believes birthdays are for giving, so he’s celebrating his 29th by treating customers to special surprises:

Free Shipping Forever – No limits, just happiness!
$1 Donation to Special Olympics for every order on February 11th.
Extra Candy in every order for a sweet surprise!

Join the fun and shop at www.johnscrazysocks.com to celebrate with John!

Birthdays at John’s Crazy Socks aren’t just about receiving—they’re about giving! John Cronin, our co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer, is turning 29 on February 11, and he’s celebrating YOU!

Enjoy FREE shipping, extra candy in every order, surprise sales, and for every purchase, we’ll donate $1 to the Special Olympics!

Join us in spreading happiness and making this birthday extra special!  Shop now and celebrate with John! 

At John’s Crazy Socks, we believe that happy customers make a successful business. That’s why we offer over 4,000 unique sock designs, lightning-fast shipping, and a personal touch—like handwritten thank-you notes in every order. Our commitment to outstanding service, hassle-free shopping, and giving back has earned us 33,000+ five-star reviews and a 94 Net Promoter Score. Plus, every purchase supports our mission of inclusion and charity, with over $800,000 donated to date. Discover how we turn customers into lifelong fans!

John’s Crazy Socks isn’t just a sock company—it’s a social enterprise on a mission to spread happiness. Founders John and Mark X. Cronin shared on the Think Big with Dan and Qasim podcast how giving back fuels their success.

With over $800,000 donated to charity, inclusive hiring, and exceptional customer experiences, they prove that purpose-driven businesses thrive. From fun socks to handwritten thank-you notes, every order makes a difference.

John and Mark X. Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks visited Molloy University’s MOST Program, sharing their journey of entrepreneurship and inclusion. John, a man with Down syndrome, turned job-seeking struggles into a thriving business. Their message of empowerment and workplace inclusion left students inspired and hopeful.

Join us on February 14 to spread love and raise mental health awareness. Our P.S. I Love You Socks help fund suicide prevention efforts, with 10% of every pair sold donated to the cause.


Let’s drive out the use of the R-word once and for all. Doing so isn’t just a matter of semantics; it’s a commitment to creating a more just and inclusive society.

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