[rocco]

Where to buy?

 

[YYZ-LHR]

Where to buy?

In England, it's a challenge. But then, they're not a very English thing to wear.

I picked up a pair of Falkes from a mall the last time I was in Cologne, for whatever that's worth.

 

[Winot]

Only one pair here https://www.sox-populi.com/products.php?do=list&sex=1&length=3

 

[eagle2250]

Gold-Toe offers OTC socks that look good, hold up well (better than Brooks Brothers), and are quite affordable (much less than Ben Silver's). The only problem...I have yet to see them offer any OTC models in an argyle design!

 

[whistle_blower71]

M&S always used to stock a half decent OTC but have not looked recently. PC&C are quite good at £10.
I travel to Italy fairly regularly so stock up with no-name OTCs from department stores or treat myself to a couple of pairs from Principe.

W_B

 

[shoefan]

I have a strong preference for wool socks rather than cotton. The least expensive widely-available option is Windsor Wool socks by Gold Toe; they go on sale with some frequency at better department stores, and also the Gold Toe outlets and web site -- around $6 per pair for over the calf. I think Nordstrom has some private label wool socks that are a bit more; also, keep your eyes on Sierra Trading Post, which sells Falke, Pantherella, and various other makes at times. However, these will not be as inexpensive as the Gold Toes, though they will typically be finer wool and a more elegant weave, but also less durable. I machine wash and dry my Windsor Wool socks but line dry my nicer makes, which difference can also make the Windsor Wool socks more appealing. (Oops, didn't notice your location....)

 

[arthur]

Second vote for Pakeman. I've tried Pantherella, Budd (Pantherella), N&L (Scott Nicholls(now Panth?)). M&S very mean and barely OTC. Pakeman it is. Elsewhere on forum suggest they are Corgi, although they say "Made in England", are Corgi in Wales? Anyway £10 is best value in UK for long wool (70%) socks.

 

[whistle_blower71]

Second vote for Pakeman. I've tried Pantherella, Budd (Pantherella), N&L (Scott Nicholls(now Panth?)). M&S very mean and barely OTC. Pakeman it is. Elsewhere on forum suggest they are Corgi, although they say "Made in England", are Corgi in Wales? Anyway £10 is best value in UK for long wool (70%) socks.

Scott Nicholls is now owned by Pantherella although I believe that they are made on a different line.

W_B

 

[Rich]

Third vote for Pakeman. They are on the casual end of dressy (or the dressy end of casual?). For something slightly more dressed-up it's Pantherella(woodsofshropshire.co.uk)

 

[Rich]

they're not a very English thing to wear.

Is that so? Has that always been the case or is it just a fall in standards (pull your socks up, young man!)

 

[dfloyd]

Try H&H for socks ....

they sell both long and short socks, with the long being equivalent to OTC. They don't have many colors though. Ben Silver's has the best selection with a plethora of OTC in both cotton and wool. Sure, they are expensive ($26), but they are the best that I have seen. Recommending Gold Toe socks is like recommending Johnston & Murphy to someone who wears Edward Green shoes. If you are satisfied with them, wear them, but I wouldn't recommend them to any sartorilist who likes the finer things. They use to have a Ben Silver's in London. does anyone know if it is still tere?

 

[whistle_blower71]

Is that so? Has that always been the case or is it just a fall in standards (pull your socks up, young man!)

W_B

 

[The Sartorial Executive]

I like the socks from here

 

[vwguy]

Gold-Toe offers OTC socks that look good, hold up well (better than Brooks Brothers), and are quite affordable (much less than Ben Silver's). The only problem...I have yet to see them offer any OTC models in an argyle design!

I like Gold Toe as well, especially the AquaFX version which keep my feet cool & dry.

Brian

 

[qwerty]

GoldToe Windsor Wool OTC is excellent, though it should be noted that the grey color is a dark mid-gray, not quite charcoal, so you'll need a different vendor for socks to match dark charcoal suits/pants. For dark charcoal, I love BB merino (made in Italy) OTC and J.Press merino OTC (made in England).

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

I am in the U.S. and buy socks from England although they are not inexpensive they sure are nice. Someone from England goes to France to buy socks. I wonder where the French go to buy socks.:icon_smile:

Cheers, Jim.

 

[comrade]

I have wool and wool blend OTC socks from M&S that have lasted
over 15 years in some cases. I haven't set foot in a M&S since
2000 and am not sure they still stock the socks which I have been buying
since the 'late '60s. In contrast, cotton OTCs from Brooks Bros seem to
last about a year.

 

[whistle_blower71]

I like the socks from here

Thanks for the link. I am tempted to try them. Does anyone have experience of the Falke "airport" sock?

W_B