Men's Socks Selection Guide for Fall/Winter

Fall is just around the corner, but you don't know how to navigate through the countless models of winter socks available? We have created this guide that will help you choose the most suitable socks for your needs.

You will discover how an often undervalued detail of men's clothing like socks, when temperatures drop, could make the difference between a day with cold feet or one with warm comfort and elegant style.

YARNS

When choosing winter socks for men, particular attention must be paid to selecting the most suitable yarn for your needs. We can divide winter socks into four main fiber categories, as each has specific characteristics with their respective pros and cons:

Warm cotton socks

Wool / wool blend socks

Cashmere / cashmere blend socks

Fleece/synthetic fiber socks

WARM COTTON

Soft, comfortable, and with excellent value for money. We can describe warm cotton socks with these three words. Compared to summer cotton, combed winter cotton offers a more velvety feel to the touch, is less fine, and obviously warmer. They are an excellent choice for those looking for solid-colored socks at a good price to wear every day; warm cotton is also resistant to washing. If you are particularly sensitive to cold, they might not be warm enough during the coldest winter days, especially if you need to perform outdoor activities. Cotton, thanks to its hypoallergenic properties, is particularly suitable for people with sensitive and easily irritated skin.

WOOL

The most famous natural winter fiber, wool has earned since ancient times the first step of the podium in terms of yarns for the winter season, for the production of socks and obviously clothing in general. Among the main advantages of wool we can find:

a very high thermal coefficient: thanks to wool's natural ability to trap a lot of air, wool adapts to body and environmental temperature maintaining stable humidity and temperature.

excellent wear resistance

excellent elastic capabilities, wool socks maintain their shape over time

breathable

For these reasons, wool is an excellent natural fiber for sock production.

Special attention must be paid to washing wool socks, as this natural fiber tends to be more fragile during washing and particularly subject to shrinkage

CASHMERE

The winter fiber par excellence, soft and silky offers excellent thermal regulation and unparalleled comfort. Cashmere fibers are obtained from the fleece of a species of goats, which are bred in countries like Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, India, and Turkey.

Among the characteristics that make Cashmere so precious and unique we find:

Extreme softness

The ability to maintain a constant temperature

Breathable, absorbs sweat

Doesn't felt like classic wool

Colors don't fade even after many washes

100% Cashmere socks tend to be more subject to wear, which is why many socks in commerce are cashmere blends mixed with wool or silk, the latter being excellent for obtaining warm and thin socks that are also resistant to wear.

FLEECE

Born for technical sportswear, fleece has over time been introduced for other types of garments. Fleece socks are very soft and warm, perfect for use during the coldest days of the year and for sports or outdoor activities. Composed of synthetic fibers among the main a

LONG OR SHORT SOCKS?

Italian tradition and fashion generally suggests that men wear long socks to have an impeccable and elegant style, safe from possible "slips" while crossing their legs. In recent years, thanks also to foreign influence (Germany and Belgium primarily), the use of short socks has been spreading, which have a slightly lower price and tend to give a feeling of greater freshness in summer. For the autumn/winter season, we recommend long socks, certainly more suitable for keeping feet and calves warm.

MODELS

CLASSIC SOCKS:

Classic socks can vary in structure (smooth, ribbed, and fine ribbed), color, and length. The elegant and refined style of these models makes them perfect to wear all day at the office, at home, and for more elegant occasions - a true must-have that every man should have in his drawer.

FANCY SOCKS:

Add a touch of originality to your outfit with colorful and fashionable fancy socks, perfect for adding a splash of color to your day. You can find a wide selection of colorful and vibrant men's fancy socks, from classic patterns: stripes, polka dots, and diamonds to more modern and original patterns to follow current trends and give a touch of uniqueness to your outfit.

SPECIFIC NEEDS

To meet specific needs such as greater calf compression or the need for certified hypoallergenic socks, there are socks specifically designed to meet these needs, which we can divide into three categories:

Graduated Compression Socks:

Have you ever had tired legs after a long day at work or after a long car or plane journey? If so, these socks are for you! The special construction with graduated compression, maximum at the ankle and decreasing upwards, provides a gentle massage that stimulates circulation and blood return to the heart; thus reducing the feeling of weariness and fatigue in legs and feet at the end of the day.

Medical Socks:

Suitable for people who suffer from circulatory disorders in peripheral veins and need certified medical socks. Thanks to the soft cuff that's twice the normal height, men's medical socks don't apply any pressure to the calf and don't leave marks while staying in position without sliding down the leg.

Breathable Socks:

Breathable socks are made from special yarns specifically designed to improve the technical characteristics of the sock, such as Tactel technology which features a specially constructed mesh that expels sweat and allows optimal air circulation keeping the foot dry.

TIPS AND TRICKS: some details that quality men's winter socks should have:

Reinforced toe and heel:

Notoriously in a sock, the most stressed points during use are the toe and heel, which is why a quality sock must have these points reinforced to increase resistance to daily wear and washing.

Flat toe seam:

The seam that closes the toe of the socks must be flat and almost imperceptible to touch, this reduces the feeling of friction while walking making it more comfortable.

High heel:

In socks with the "high heel," the heel reinforcement continues up to the ankle to ensure greater resistance to shoe friction.

A detail that only the best socks adopt!