Knee-high socks made of pure, untreated organic virgin wool, with a thickened sole for better comfort during prolonged use.
Designed for:
- hiking
- long-distance walking
- working in safety shoes or professional footwear
- prolonged static standing
The reinforced sole provides cushioning and additional insulation, without adding synthetic fibers.
Why is wool ideal for hiking?
Untreated virgin wool:
- absorbs moisture without feeling wet
- naturally limits odors
- maintains a stable temperature
- reduces thermal variations in the shoe
During prolonged walking, moisture management is essential.
A damp foot cools faster, increases friction, and promotes skin discomfort.
Wool creates a stable microclimate around the foot.
Benefits for static posture or prolonged work
For prolonged standing (workshop, outdoors, logistics, security, etc.):
- better thermal insulation
- reduction of the sensation of cold from the ground
- regulation of internal humidity in closed shoes
- thermal comfort without overheating
The thickened sole acts as a buffer layer between the foot and the shoe.
Why have 100% wool socks become almost impossible to find?
Pure, untreated wool socks are extremely rare today.
You can still find them from a few committed small manufacturers â 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:
â Reinforce with synthetics.
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).
â Advocate for real wool.
Accept that it requires hand washing.
Accept that it may felt in the machine.
Accept that it is not indestructible.
But it also means:
- real breathability
- authentic thermoregulation
- naturally antibacterial environment
- less frequent washing
- incomparable dry comfort
- one of the rare alternatives suitable for sensitive skin or those reactive to synthetic fibers (irritations, thermal discomfort, sensation of burning feet, 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 realizing it - and washed very often.
Wool, on the other hand, makes you want to mend it, repair it, keep it.
It's a conscious choice:
to prefer healthy, 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, this is often the sign of the most precious quality.
Supporting these manufacturers means supporting intact wool.
And another vision of textiles.
Size Guide
Measurements are provided for reference 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 instructions are not perfectly followed.
The indicated sizes correspond to German shoe sizes and are offered in double sizes (e.g., 36-37, 38-39).
Between two sizes?
If you are between two shoe sizes or hesitate between two double sizes, choose the smaller one. This model runs large! Because it is also designed to serve as slippers if needed to complement another model underneath.
Please note:
by taking the next size up, you are actually anticipating two full shoe sizes.
A well-fitted sock, which fully plays its thermal role, is better than an overly large model that is difficult to use.
| Shoe size, cm |
Sole length |
| 36-37 |
23 |
| 38-39 |
25 |
| 40-41 |
27 |
| 42-43 |
29 |
| 44-46 |
30 |
Why does an oversized sock lose effectiveness?
A wool sock must be correctly fitted to fully perform its role.
If it's too big:
- it creates wrinkles => increased friction
- it moves around in the shoe => loss of stability
- it doesn't 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 effectively.
A good fit allows for:
- better thermoregulation
- optimal comfort
- more even wear
Wool is stretchy: it conforms to the foot without compressing it.
Therefore, it's not necessary to "go big".
