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This article explores the benefits of choosing wool high socks, particularly Merino wool, for cold weather. It highlights wool's natural insulating properties, which help keep feet warm by trapping air and regulating temperature. Wool also effectively manages moisture, preventing dampness, and provides thermal benefits across different weather conditions. The article explains how Merino wool, known for its softness and hypoallergenic qualities, stands out against other materials, offering superior comfort, odor resistance, and breathability.
Did you know that the cold finally got its sworn enemy? It comes in the shape of knee high socks made of wool.
The material’s properties and the wide area it covers will keep you cozy all season long. And this is far from the socks’ only function. Combine the warmth of knee high socks with any kind of bottoms and footwear you like, all year long.
The primary property of wool is its ability to insulate your feet and calves against harsh cold and wind. The science behind this lies in the fabric's composition. Wool is made up of keratin fibers that naturally trap air, creating a barrier that helps regulate temperature. This structure not only keeps your feet warm but also absorbs excess moisture, preventing dampness.
Interestingly, wool's thermal properties work both ways: it provides warmth in cold weather and cools you down when temperatures rise. In fact, wool is so effective at insulation that it’s even used in home construction!
While all wool offers these benefits, not all types are equal. The finest quality comes from Merino sheep, known for producing the softest and most premium wool available.
Merino sheep are renowned for producing the finest wool known to man. The higher quality often results in slightly elevated prices compared to other sheep's wool, but the benefits are well worth it.
The key advantages of wearing Merino wool high socks include:
Additionally, Merino wool is highly breathable, providing excellent temperature regulation, and offers UV protection, which shields your skin from harmful rays.
The best-quality high socks are those that blend natural Merino wool with other fabrics for added durability and flexibility. Some people may hesitate to invest in Merino products due to concerns about upkeep, but with proper care—washing and drying them carefully—your socks will maintain their shape and quality over time.
Another benefit for knee high socks is that they cover your extremities and protect them from harsh elements. Furthermore, Nordic knee high socks have a full terry design. This means that they have a plush texture on their entire inner surface, ensuring superior resistance to the cold and humidity brought about by winter.
Gone are the days when high socks were seen as undesirable or tacky. Nowadays, everyone recognizes their functional qualities, and we believe their aesthetic ones should not be overlooked either.
Based on how much of the sock you want visible and on how much coverage you want against the elements, there are as many styling options as there are fashion-conscious people in the world.
Wool high socks are more versatile than you could have imagined. They work for all genders, all seasons, and even shoes you would not have considered before.
Prep-school-inspired footwear, like Mary Jane shoes, mix wonderfully with your pair of Merino long socks. But styling knee high socks is not just for aficionados of the preppy aesthetic.
Classic enjoyers can maintain a prim and proper look with ballet pumps in neutral tones or the evergreen stiletto cocktail shoe. Adventurous souls can even dare style high socks with sandals. Some would call this the most fabulous fashion faux pas, but the truth is way different. For example, you can style white or pastel open-toed sandals with wool high socks in similar or complementary shades. This works even for flip-flops, the type of footwear that has been on the forefront of highbrow fashion for a couple of years now.
Given that Merino wool is adept at regulating your feet and calves’ temperature, you can enjoy them all year round. However, the knee high and over the knee socks available at Nordic Socks are especially dedicated to autumn and winter wear. Pumps and sandals might work on fall day with gentle weather, but when temperatures drop, you must take out the big guns from your wardrobe. That’s right, it’s time to get your boots and go to town with the styling.
What boots do you prefer? Are you into Uggs, ankle booties, combat-style ones, or a secret fourth thing? There is the ideal pair of wool high socks for each preference and more.
A fashion statement that started making waves is a pair of knee high socks rising above the hem of tall boots. You can opt for versions reaching up to your knee or over the knee ones - regardless, it will be a blast. Our suggestion is to wear leggings, tights, or skinny jeans. This way, the trousers’ material will not form unpleasant-looking lumps, and your legs will be perfectly safe from the gusts of cold winter wind.
Ankle booties, particularly heeled versions, are just as fashionable. They give an elegant edge to any outfit you may conceive. Style them with straight-cut jeans or cocktail pants, and your pair of knee-highs will show up slightly from underneath the pant’s fabric.
UGGs have also come back in style. However, it’s the low-cut pairs that are on fire. Can you still wear your wool high socks with them? Of course. If you are comfortable showing off your Merino stockings, this is the ideal look. We recommend getting a pair of short camel-colored UGGs (authentic or not, we do not judge!) with some cheekily patterned knee-highs. As for the bottoms you should wear in this situation, we advise for skin-colored tights. You can also wear a short woolen skirt or some elegant winter shorts. Does the last clothing piece sound like an oxymoron? It shouldn’t.
Longer UGGs can also be stylish. For instance, choose a pair of dark Australian boots with white or beige fur lining. Opt for a high contrast styling with vivid wool socks, showing up like leg warmers over your pitch-black tights, skinny jeans, or even jeggings.
Nordic Socks target people of varying lifestyles, but they particularly cater to those who are on the go. Whether you go out and about in town, hit the gym, or join your friends on mountain hikes, there is a pair of wool high socks for you. The long socks collection features a mix of Merino wool and durable materials, which can stretch and accommodate your foot for every step you take and for multiple intensity levels.
Just like Merino, the other materials in the composition favor moisture-wicking and the maintenance of a pleasant temperature for your feet and calves. Forget about freezing or excess sweating when you over or underestimate the blizzard.
All the products in this collection are unisex. Both men and women can enjoy the benefits of added warmth and more stylistic freedom, to boot. It is never too late in the year to wear trousers that show off your ankle, as long as that ankle is clad in high-quality wool. Plus, women do not have to give up skirts or dresses. There are numerous winter options for those who prefer a classically feminine silhouette, and knee high wool socks can aid you in achieving that silhouette without suffering for the sake of fashion.
Nordic Socks offers five levels of thickness, each suited for different seasons and conditions:
Nordic's wool high socks fall within the 4th and 5th thickness levels. The Mountain Collection, designed for hikers of all fitness levels, is classified as level 4 thickness. Meanwhile, the Nature Collection, which includes knee-high and over-the-knee socks, belongs to the ultra-thick category at level 5.
The Nature Collection features products with over 70% Merino wool, the highest concentration available on the website. If you’re looking for a higher wool content and enhanced protection against harsh weather conditions, this collection is perfectly suited to your needs.
Regardless of your activities or fashion style, all the long socks available are comfortable and hypoallergenic. They are lanolin-free, meaning they are unlikely to cause rashes or instill the much-dreaded sheepy smell of so many woolen socks. Furthermore, they are entirely cruelty-free. No animal has to suffer for our warmth and comfort, and this is part of the Nordic Socks credo.
Knee high socks are the solution for many people who have increased sensitivity to the cold. Whether this is just how you are or you can pinpoint an exact medical cause behind your cold feet, things do not have to stay this way. Long, kee high, or even over the knee socks, are not only highly comfortable, they also fit right in with multiple clothing and footwear choices.
And since the cold season is fast approaching, boots will often be among your styling options. Which is for the better, as they are perfect for your long socks. For instance, you can cover your legs with a high pair of stockings, edgy platform boots, and a short skirt that will be stylish while also not letting you out to freeze. This is only one of numerous possible combinations, there are as many outfits as there are fashionistas in the whole world!
Another popular way to style these long socks is to wear them over leggings. They will thus serve as funky leg warmers if you so desire - the 80s and 2000s are back in style.
We at Nordic believe in togetherness and a warm, cozy feeling that can only be achieved through a sense of community. Although winter often pushes people to stay in, this does not mean they cannot go out for a drink or have a house party where they look their best while staying comfortably warm.
Can you wear socks with flats in winter?
Yes, you can definitely wear socks with flats in winter. Opting for wool or thermal socks adds warmth while still allowing you to wear your favorite flats. To achieve a stylish look, choose thinner, well-fitted socks in neutral or complementary colors that match your outfit and flats. For a chic touch, knee-high or patterned socks can add some flair, while also providing extra coverage against the cold. This combination not only keeps your feet warm but also allows for versatile and fashionable winter styling.
How do you keep your legs warm in cold weather?
To keep your legs warm in cold weather, layer up with thermal leggings, wool tights, or fleece-lined pants. Adding knee-high or over-the-knee socks made from insulating materials like Merino wool provides extra warmth. For even more protection, consider wearing leg warmers or adding an outer layer, such as insulated pants or windproof shells.
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