Written By: Felecia Causey
Photos Provided By: Gina from z'kano
Photography Credit: Liesa Cole
Photos By: Felecia Causey (My feet)
Two things I love most about doing my blog are meeting new people and hearing their stories, especially when those stories carry a little piece of history. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Gina about her family’s sock business, and from the moment she started talking, it was clear how passionate and focused she is. More than anything, she understands that support, community, and great customer service are what keep her and her parents moving forward on this amazing journey.
I’m grateful she took the time to share her story with me. I’ll be honest I had no idea that right here in little old Alabama, in a city called Fort Payne, there was once a booming industry that earned it the name “The Sock Capital of the World.” I wanted Gina to tell me what it was like growing up in a place where almost everyone either worked in socks or knew someone who did. She described her childhood as simple and sweet parties in pastures, Friday Night Lights vibes, but Alabama‑style instead of Texas.
Listening to her talk about her father, Mr. Terry, and his dream of starting his own sock manufacturing company with the support of his beautiful wife was truly inspiring. Gina shared how she watched her parents work hard, stay strong, and keep learning even as many other sock mills around them closed. I love that their socks are made from start to finish inside their own mill that kind of craftsmanship is rare these days.
If my readers don’t already know, I am a big sock lover. Give me socks, journals, and pens over any expensive gift. So, hearing Gina talk about how her passion for organic living shaped the direction of their brand made me appreciate their work even more. And yes, I have a pair of their socks, and the quality is incredible.
Some people may look at the price and hesitate, but after hearing this family’s remarkable story, their strength, passion, love for one another, and commitment to their craft, you understand that buying their socks is about more than just the product. It’s supporting a legacy.
Once you feel the socks, you can tell they’re made with high‑quality materials, not the kind that get thin after a few washes. I always say I’d rather spend a little more on something that lasts than keep repurchasing the same cheap items over and over. Now, I’m always fair with my readers: these socks might be something you buy gradually to build a collection or save for special occasions. They range from $16–$21 per pair, and while they started with basic colors, their website now has so many cute and unique designs. They’re also sold in stores across the country; you can find a location near you using the store locator on their site.
As I listened to Gina talk about her parents and their incredible family history, she left me with a simple but powerful message: “I hope to keep making socks for many years to come.”
You can learn more about their story and shop their socks at zkano.com.