When the temperature starts to drop and the wind turns easterly it can be hard to keep your feet warm inside the house, never mind outside – so what are the warmest socks for winter?
You can forget the synthetic blends straight away, they just don’t keep feet warm at all, and neither do cotton socks, however thick they are.
Next on the list for most people is a wool sock, and whilst these can be quite warm and fairly insulating (if a bit itchy) there is a softer fibre, five times warmer than lambswool…alpaca! This is the secret to the warmest feet in winter!
Alpaca fibre isn’t called the ‘Fibre of the Gods’ for nothing. It was prized above gold by the ancient Incan empire for its incredible softness and ability to help them manage the most extreme temperatures in style.
Alpaca fibre socks are supremely comfortable and soft to wear. As well as being breathable and wicking moisture away from the feet repelling sweat, they also have anti-bacterial properties so that they are odour repellent thus requiring very little washing. Alpaca socks are also less itchy to wear than ones made from sheep’s wool, as the fibre is smoother and tiny scales are less prominent. Alpaca fibre contains no lanolin either (which can be an irritant to some people) so alpaca socks can be worn by most people who are unable to wear wool.
Why are alpaca fibre socks the warmest socks for winter?
One special feature of alpaca fibre is that, unlike lambswool, it has a hollow core in the fibre. This means that it can hold warm air to insulate and keep feet warm. The hollow fibre also means that they wick away moisture keeping feet dry, and they are quicker to dry off when damp or wet.
So if you want the warmest socks for winter, what are your options?
- IN BED and INDOORS – alpaca bed socks, made with 90% alpaca and with soft tops for comfort. These luxurious socks are as soft as cashmere and once you have slept in a pair of these, you won’t want anything else. Your feet will stay at the correct temperature all night and you can wear them night after night without washing.
- OUTSIDE EVERYDAY FOR NORMAL SHOES – our everyday socks are lightweight and have all the benefits of alpaca but are durable and designed to fit easily within normal shoes with a hand linked toe seam to provide extra comfort around the toes. Available in plain and stripey options.
- WALKING and OUTDOOR WORK – our walking and boot socks are padded on the heel and sole, to cushion feet using terry loops, and with 75% alpaca they provide extra warm and comfort. Durable and blister preventing, they are insulating and luxurious. Calf length and can be turned down over short walking boots if required.
- OUTSIDE – our long and country socks are superb for any form of outdoor activity. With a fully cushioned terry looped sole for comfort and warmth, the long sock is knee high and the country sock is over the knee and can be worn turned down over the top of boots.
Alpaca fibre socks are definitely the warmest socks for winter and are available in a range of colours and sizes. Check out our full range of alpaca fibre socks.