Mankind Costume
Have a nice day with WWE's most deranged legend.
Step into the ring as Mankind, one of WWE legend Mick Foley's most famous and chaotic personas. Known for his brown leather mask, disheveled dress shirt, and his beloved sock puppet Mr. Socko, this costume is a massive hit for wrestling fans. The look perfectly balances creepy, chaotic energy with nostalgic 90s wrestling fun.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–80
Try it on
See yourself as Mankind
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What you need for a Mankind costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mankind costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Mankind Mask
A brown, distressed faux-leather mask with rivets, laces, and cutouts for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
DIY: Cut a mask shape out of brown craft foam, punch holes for ventilation, and draw on rivets with a silver metallic marker.
White Dress Shirt
A long-sleeved white button-down dress shirt, worn disheveled with rolled-up sleeves.
DIY: Use an old white button-down shirt and roughly cut the bottom hem into jagged points.
Black Necktie
A simple black necktie, worn loosely around the collar.
Dark Sweatpants
Loose-fitting dark brown or black sweatpants or casual trousers.
Mr. Socko
A white crew sock with a simple hand-drawn smiley face in black and red marker, worn on the right hand.
DIY: Draw a simple face with black and red permanent markers on a plain white tube sock.
Wrestling Boots
Black athletic sneakers or lace-up wrestling boots.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mankind costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark sweatpants or trousers and the black wrestling boots.
- 2
Put on the white dress shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons undone, and roll the sleeves up to your forearms.
- 3
Tie the black necktie loosely around your neck under the unbuttoned collar.
- 4
Draw a simple smiley face with hair on a white tube sock using permanent markers, then slip it over your right hand to create Mr. Socko.
- 5
Secure the brown Mankind mask over your head, adjusting the straps or laces for a snug fit.
- 6
Mess up any hair sticking out of the mask to complete the unhinged look.
Makeup & hair
Let long, dark, messy hair hang wildly out of the top and sides of the mask. If you have short hair, a disheveled brown wig works perfectly.
Mankind for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with another Mick Foley persona like Cactus Jack or Dude Love, or go as Mankind and Mr. Socko.
- group
- Form a classic 90s WWE stable with D-Generation X, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Undertaker.
- kids
- A comfortable version using a soft felt mask, a white t-shirt with a printed tie, and a small sock puppet.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting dress shirt and elastic-waist sweatpants make this an incredibly comfortable and forgiving fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a tiny white shirt collar and a mini brown felt mask.
Tips
- Make sure the mask has adequate ventilation around the mouth and nose if you plan to wear it at a crowded party.
- Keep Mr. Socko on your hand for photos, posing with your fingers clawed in Mankind's signature Mandible Claw submission hold.
- Scuff up the white shirt with a bit of charcoal or brown makeup to look like you just survived a Hell in a Cell match.
Mankind costume FAQ
- How do you make Mr. Socko?
- Take a plain white crew sock and use a black permanent marker to draw two eyes and a wide, simple smile. Use a red marker to draw a tongue inside the mouth.
- What kind of pants did Mankind wear?
- Mankind typically wore loose, dark brown or black sweatpants or track pants that allowed for easy movement in the ring.
- Is the Mankind mask comfortable to wear all night?
- Faux-leather masks can get warm. Look for one with open eyes and a wide mouth opening, or slip it up onto your forehead when eating or drinking.
Did you know? Mick Foley originally introduced Mr. Socko in 1998 as a one-time joke to cheer up Vince McMahon in the hospital, but the puppet became an overnight sensation.