Thick and particularly soft socks made from a blend of 70% organic virgin wool and 30% silk.
A natural combination that brings together:
- the warmth and thermoregulation of wool
- the fineness, softness and stability of silk
Result: a warm, flexible, and remarkably comfortable model.
Terry sole, slightly thicker than the rest of the sock.
Why wool & silk?
Untreated virgin wool:
- naturally regulates temperature
- absorbs moisture without feeling wet
- limits odors
Silk:
- provides extra softness
- improves the fluidity of the knit
- strengthens the resistance of the fabric
- contributes to dimensional stability
Together, they create a warm but more flexible sock than thick pure wool.
Ideal for
- sensitive feet
- people looking for more softness than classic wool
- winter and mid-season
- extended wear at home or in winter shoes
The 70/30 blend offers a balance between thermal comfort and fine feel.
Why are 100% wool socks almost impossible to find?
Pure untreated wool socks are extremely rare today.
You can still find them from some small committed manufacturers - but almost no longer in the classic textile industry.
Why?
Because wool is a living, natural... and fragile fiber.
And feet are the most stressed part of the body.
Manufacturers then have two options:
○ Reinforce with synthetic.
This almost always involves an anti-felting treatment (Superwash or equivalent), to make the wool more resistant and machine washable.
Consequence: the fiber is modified, stiffened, its scales altered - and it loses a large part of its natural properties so interesting for socks (thermoregulation, moisture management, bacterial balance).
○ Defend real wool.
Accept that it requires hand washing.
Accept that it can felt in the machine.
Accept that it is not indestructible.
But that also means:
- real breathability
- authentic thermoregulation
- naturally antibacterial environment
- less frequent washing
- incomparable dry comfort
- one of the rare suitable alternatives for sensitive skin or those reactive to synthetic fibers (irritation, thermal discomfort, burning feet sensation, dermatological problems related to humidity).
Yes, pure wool socks can wear out.
Like all socks, for that matter. Even synthetic ones.
The difference? Synthetics are cheap, replaceable, disposable without us noticing - and washed very often.
Wool, on the other hand, makes you want to mend it, repair it, keep it.
It's a conscious choice:
prefer healthy and thermoregulated comfort, compatible with foot physiology -
rather than artificial durability obtained by adding plastic.
Few brands still accept to deal with complaints related to "fragility".
Yet, it is often the sign of the most precious quality.
Supporting these manufacturers means supporting intact wool.
And a different vision of textiles.
Color:
ecru and black (the name given by the brand but as shown in the photo, it is a very dark blue)
P.S.: the fine terry loops visible especially at the sole are nothing more than silk threads. Finer than the wool with which they are blended in this model, they do not have the same elasticity.
At rest, these threads can therefore form small loops. When stretched and used, they simply return to their intended place and length.
Size Guide
Measurements are for guidance only.
As wool is a knitted fabric, naturally stretchy and sensitive to humidity, a variation of approximately 0.5 to 1 cm may occur.
Slight shrinkage may also occur after washing if care is not perfectly suited.
The sizes indicated correspond to German shoe sizes and are offered in double sizes (e.g. 36-37, 38-39).
Between two sizes?
This style is fitted. Take your usual shoe size. If you are between two shoe sizes or hesitate between two double sizes, choose the smaller one.
Ex.: my shoe size is a good 41, I wear 40-41 for this model, I do not take 38-39 or 42-43.
Please note:
by taking the next size up, you are actually anticipating two full sizes.
It's better to have a well-fitting sock that fully plays its thermal role than a model that's too wide and difficult to use.
| Shoe size, cm |
Sole length |
| 36-37 |
22 |
| 38-39 |
24 |
| 40-41 |
25 |
| 42-43 |
27 |
| 44-46 |
28 |
Why does a sock that is too big lose its effectiveness?
A wool sock must be properly fitted to fully perform its role.
If it is too big:
- it creates creases => increased friction
- it moves around in the shoe => loss of stability
- it does not properly maintain the insulating air layer around the foot
However, the thermal insulation of wool relies on the micro-cavities of air trapped in the knit.
If the sock is loose, this natural regulation works less efficiently.
A good fit allows for:
- better thermoregulation
- optimal comfort
- more even wear
Wool is stretchy: it adapts to the foot without compressing it.
So there's no need to "size up".
