Women's socks

Fabric and comfort

Match the fabric to the use. Cotton with elastane is the all-rounder, bamboo stays fresh longer through a full day of wear, wool keeps you warm even when the foot is damp, and technical knits with polyamide dry quickly after training.

Two details are worth checking: the welt and the toe seam. A narrow, tight welt leaves a mark on the calf - if you are prone to swelling, choose versions with a wide, soft finish. A flat seam prevents rubbing on long walks.

The collection holds plain, patterned and terry socks, multipacks and styles in sizes 35 to 42. Wash at 40 degrees inside out, without softener. Dispatch in 1-2 working days, free delivery over PLN 199, 14-day returns.

Fabrics. Combed cotton is smooth and breathable. Bamboo regulates moisture and feels pleasantly cool. Wool and merino keep you warm on colder days and pick up odour more slowly than synthetics. Openwork styles and ones with lurex are decorative but finer and more prone to snagging, so wash them in a mesh bag.

What to watch for? The pressure of the welt elastic - a lasting red mark on the calf means the elastic is too tight or the size too small. The toe seam, which can press inside a narrow shoe. And the composition: with a style described as cotton it is worth checking the actual cotton content, because the share of polyamide can be considerable - though that is precisely what makes them durable.

How to choose your size

Women's socks differ from men's not only in sizing but also in the density of the knit and the height of the leg. Women's styles tend to be finer, come more often in openwork versions and with added viscose or bamboo, which means a smoother look under fine trousers.

Which style to choose

Start with the shoe. Ballet flats and loafers call for no-show socks with a silicone strip at the heel. Trainers and low shoes take ankle socks. With boots and high-top trainers, styles with a leg a few centimetres higher work better, because the shoe collar then does not rub against the skin. With boots and dresses, knee-highs and tall socks are the ones to wear.

What to look out for

Turned inside out and washed at 30 degrees, socks hold their colour longer.