Socks

[blnee]

I feel as though there is a hole in the market for socks. I am able to find very conservative OTC socks in wool. If I want something more creative (stripe; two-tone; argyle; colors other than black, gray, or blue) I have to resort to crew length or cotton. If someone knows of a company I am missing let me know. Otherwise I am going to start my own line.

 

[jml90]

http://www.customshirt1.com/PantherellaPix01.htm

 

[blnee]

They have a much better selection than a few months ago. Thank you for the link. I should mention that another factor prevents any of the options on there I have seen. I wear a 14 US shoe. Also, why is everything made in cotton? At this price point I would expect the best materials to be used. Isn't wool ideal to cotton in every situation except the laundry?

 

[ChicagoRon]

I think the less conservative patterns are only made in cotton because they are considered more casual and cotton is a casual fabric.

Pure speculation - it might also be easier/less expensive to dye the cotton after it's been woven.

 

[southgate house]

J. Press?

 

[chorse123]

V.K. Nagrani?

I guess they are cotton, though. I've seen some colorful Pantherella OTC show up at Century 21.

 

[skalogre]

Every so often Marshalls/TJ Maxx have Pantherella. But it is not common. I have maybe 4-5 pairs but none is as gorgeous pair, just utilitarian and inexpensive...

 

[DMcG]

Originally Posted by blnee

They have a much better selection than a few months ago. Thank you for the link. I should mention that another factor prevents any of the options on there I have seen. I wear a 14 US shoe. Also, why is everything made in cotton? At this price point I would expect the best materials to be used. Isn't wool ideal to cotton in every situation except the laundry?

I also prefer wool socks and wear a 14 US shoe and agree that there aren't a whole lot of less conservative socks out there. Sierra Trading Post often has some that would fit but they're usually pretty plain. They do have some Smartwool XL argyle socks right now, but they're not OTC. I may get some as OTCs seem to slip down just as much as crew length socks anyways.

 

[sho'nuff]

i recommend all here to obtain at least one pair of VK Nagrani.

the way it wears and remains on your calf throughout the day is quality, it is cotton and nylon but
i actually never understood socks that cannot be washed because they are wool or cashmere.

also, no one else has the boldness of coloration as Nagrani.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by diorshoe

i recommend all here to obtain at least one pair of VK Nagrani.

the way it wears and remains on your calf throughout the day is quality, it is cotton and nylon but
i actually never understood socks that cannot be washed because they are wool or cashmere.

also, no one else has the boldness of coloration as Nagrani.

[shill]And available at reasonable prices on SF courtesy of Chorse123[/shill]

But seriously, you can find here on the B&S forum, over at STP, discounters etc decent socks. And unfortunately my experience has been that higher price=/=better holding power

 

[blnee]

Are Nagrani OTC? I thought they were shorter.

J Press don't have any fancy socks in OTC.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by skalogre

[shill]And available at reasonable prices on SF courtesy of Chorse123[/shill]



reasonable? they are a steal at 12 dollars, but CALL CHORSE123 NOW within the next 30 MINUTES and mention my name DIORSHOE and then get your second pair and thereafter for only 10 dollars each!

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by blnee

Are Nagrani OTC? I thought they were shorter.

J Press don't have any fancy socks in OTC.

Nagrani's from my knowledge they are semi over the calf.
they dont go totally over the calf but maybe 3/4 way up.
but they stay up there all day. and they dont leave alot of stress marks all over your leg when you take them off like other socks.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by diorshoe

reasonable? they are a steal at 12 dollars, but CALL CHORSE123 NOW within the next 30 MINUTES and mention my name DIORSHOE and then get your second pair and thereafter for only 10 dollars each!

 

[DMcG]

Are Nagranis available in sizes other than "one size fits most"? I'd be suprised if size 14 feet are included under "most".