Functionally you could say it’s a normal sock but it’s definitely not. The weave on the upper portion is different than the weave on the lower portion but there is no seam. And the whole thing tapers like a funnel down to the toes.
But I don’t know that any of that stuff makes it anything other than just a sock! 
The trip patterns on the side are definitely intrinsic to the weave, though. When I saw the online pic I thought they might just be stuck on there. They are not. They are part of the weave. They’re not coming off.
BTW, here is an aero sock for about $3 a pair:
Note the pronounced aero ribs. Very aggressive.