When I started my new job three years ago I also discovered footless tights and lined tights, both of which I was, and still am, thrilled with.
So I bought knee highs, (labeled as trouser socks) to go with them.
The problem is, they smell like dirty socks and I can't get the smell out. NO other socks I wear smell. My cotton socks do not smell. My smartwool hking socks do not smell. Just these. I am going to have to stop using these because it's embarrassing to have such smelly socks. I change my footwear for going to the bank and PO and going home for lunch, leaving my shoes and socks under my desk.
I've ordered a pair of smartwool hiking sock liners to see if they will work, if they do I'll buy a bunch of them instead.
I hope they fit in my work shoes (Clark shoes slip on loafers).
I have tried spraying and soaking the socks with fizzion. I have tried soaking the socks in baking soda and vinegar. I have tried washing the socks in boiling hot water. Nothing takes the smell out.
But the odd thing is, my FEET do not smell. My shoes don't smell. Just those socks.