Rob Brydon on Long Socks

*** IMPORTANT - FLESH WARNING - NOT FOR THE FEINT HEARTED ***

Rob Brydon is clearly an advocate for the long manly sock. 

If you are of the same persuasion but feel this is not something you would like to purchase in public, then socksock has the answer. You can purchase from us in total privacy - we will not reveal your identity to anyone, and all socks will arrive in unmarked, discreet grey post bags to protect them from prying eyes and awkward explanations.

Our long sock suggestions include:

The Wigwam Base Camp Fusion Knee Length Sock (which we suspect was the actual sock Rob Brydon wore on QI on account of it being long and black, but also because it repels moisture, has merino wool softness and a cushiony sole.)

Or 

The Wigwam Iron Man Long, Run Pro Knee Length - a lightweight white sock, which repels moisture and prevents blisters and includes a side vent, mesh breather panels to enhance air flow and a foot hugging fit which extends up the leg and over the calf for enhanced circulation.

But if you would prefer something a little more risque, take a look at these babies...

Flysafe socks
Commando Socks
Smartwool Ski Socks
Smartwool Snowboard Socks

They will all provide you with that long sock security you crave, whilst adding a little adventure to your sock wearing.

Harry, Caroline and Socks - a Love Story

Lovebirds Harry and Caroline
break up and make up
over sock disagreement.

On the 27th January, it became public knowledge that Harry Styles and Caroline Flack had separated. It was not a mutual decision, as printed in some newspapers; but apparently was a result of Caroline repeatedly wearing Harry's Wigwam Moose Crew socks without asking.  

The couple have long been known to wear each other's socks, but according to a well-known celebrity magazine, Harry found his  Wigwam Moose Crew socks with holes in and he blamed Caroline for excessive wearing. He told her, ‘I still love you, but my socks are no longer available to you.’ 

Caroline has apparently been telling her friends: “We speak almost every day. I miss him. The socks are still there. It might not be over for good.”

And now, on valentine's day, Caroline is reported to have ordered a brand new pair of  Wigwam Weather Warrior Knee Length as a make-up present. 

The Wigwam Moose Crews
at the centre of the
argument between
Harry and Caroline

A source close to Caroline has said, “Caroline never wanted to wear Harry's socks, because she knew deep down they wouldn’t last. But she is hoping that the Wigwam Weather Warrior Knee Length will make up for her mistakes. They are ideal for boots, they have temperature balancing fibres with merino wool softness, fortified shin and instep and are cushiony all over. Harry likes nothing better than a technically avanced boot sock which will allow his feet to stay cool, dry and comfortable throughout the entire day."

Caroline certainly won’t give up on Harry, or his socks, without giving it her best shot.

Hang up your stockings...

The Smartwool
Women's PhD Ski Medium
includes a medium-cushioned
shin and foot, as well as
a superior fit, serious comfort,
durability and versatility.

Shopping surveys have revealed that this year, 93% of men would prefer to receive socks this Christmas than any other gift.

Major high street retailers TK Maxx, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis have all but sold out of men's socks, while on-line retailers Sock-Sock , are experiencing record sales.

The shopping research found that of the 93% of men who want to receive socks, an incredible 87% were especially interested in receiving socks for outdoor activities such as walking, skiing, biking and running.

Meanwhile, nearly three quarters of women has Smartwool or Wigwam socks on their Christmas wish lists.

The message here, quite clearly, is that buying socks for your loved ones this Christmas will (statistically) not only make them happy but will also help to promote World peace, save the environment and end poverty.

Fright Night Socks

As it's Halloween, we thought you might like to see something seriously sick you can do with socks...

All of these socks are created by Seriously Sick Socks and have nothing to do with us, We just think they are mega cool and really scary.

Take a look at their website and see the full range. http://www.seriouslysicksocks.com/

Alternatively, you could try making your own if you're that way inclined. We have a full range of new socks you can buy to replace the old ones you are using to make seriously sick sock monkeys.


If you wish to buy new socks for your sick sock making antics, we recommend Smartwool products, especially
- the walking/hiking socks range including the very woolly Smartwool Mountaineering Sock,
- the lifestyle socks for colour and fancy patternage (most notably the Margarita)
 - and of course the ski and snowboard range; see the Smartwool Womens' Ski Light and the Smartwool Men's Phd Snowboard Medium for total grooviness.

But of course, if making sock monkeys sounds just all too much for you, then you absolutely have to visits Seriously Sick Socks to see what they have on offer. All socks are lovingly put together by hand and made from recycled socks wherever possible. They are embellished with blood, guts, brains and eyeballs for your enjoyment. Contact them at sales@seriouslysicksocks.com

Fox in Socks

The book which reveals
some of the personal habits
of defence secretary
Liam Fox

Liam Fox has said he will carry on wearing socks, as a colleague dismissed wild gossip about the defence secretary's personal hygiene.

The row about the defence secretary's footwear habits, now known to us all as the "Fox in Socks Fiasco", continues to dominate headlines.

BBC political editor Nick Robinson says Mr Fox believes he is the victim of a hate campaign.

Employment Minister Chris Grayling told the BBC there was a mass pursuit of Mr Fox (by press hounds presumably), who was doing a good job regardless of his choice of footwear.

Mr Fox has been under pressure over the past week after revelations that he wore the same pair of socks on 18 overseas trips and at meetings with the defence secretary at the MoD 22 times, without washing the socks once.

The defence secretary has also denied claims that Conservative officials lied about a break-in at his London home last year, following claims in the Sun that Mr Fox was without socks at the time - when in fact he had been wearing the same pair for 6 consecutive weeks.

Responding to the Sun's front page, Mr Fox said: "As I told the police at the time, I was wearing my favourite socks in the guest room. My wife was stranded in Hong Kong due to the ash cloud and I saw no wrong doing in indulging myself with my favourite Falkes. For the sake of clarity it was not the Wigwams. I'm appalled at being portrayed as having something to hide. "

Mr Fox has been accused of breaching ministerial guidelines in relation to his sock wearing habits.

On Tuesday Mr Fox (in Socks) was questioned by civil servants, who were expected to ask him why he had repeatedly worn the Falkes despite having not washed them.

Our political editor says he understands that Mr Fox is emotionally attached to his socks, but categorically denies to officials that he cannot sleep without them.

Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to face questions about the conduct of his Mr Fox (in Socks) at the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons later on Wednesday.

Asked about rumours that the defence secretary is gay, Employment Minister Chris Grayling told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "If you look around the Westminster village you will find all kinds of wild gossip about all kinds of individuals in all parties who wear unwashed socks. That doesn't mean they are not good at their jobs, or that they are gay. I myself am the proud owner of two pairs of Falkes and I am not gay."

We do not expect this story to be forgotten in the near future, especially since there is now a book about this very subject.

18 reasons to buy Hunter Welly Socks

1. They is made from warm micro fleece.

2. They is a practical and luxurious solution to them cold feet what you might get.

3. Hunter Welly Socks are, like, a great boot accessory or gift for those friends of yours what own Hunter boots.

4. They is available in a myriad of well exciting colours and styles.

5. The cuff folds over the welly, displaying the Hunter label centre front so everyone will still know you're wearing your Hunter Wellies.

6. You don't even have to be Hunter to wear them.

7. You will look well cool, innit.

8. Your friends will be totally in awe of your stylish boot accessories.

9. Hunter Welly Socks will keep your feet cozy and also provide a totally snug fit in your boots.

10. You can personalise your Hunter boots and make it look like you have new boots every week with a different pair of these well cool socks.

11. You can fool your friends into thinking you have Hunter boots, even if you've got, like, them cheapo ones from Primark or somewhere.

12. You can get stripey ones.

13. You can get ones what look like they have got fur round the top, except obviously it isn't real fur; it's like, faux fur and that.

14. You can get them from socksock , what is a totally reliable and reputable sock selling business.

15. They is well good value at knock down prices.

16. You don't even have to pay no delivery charges or nothing.

17. You will make us peeps at socksock very very happy.
 

18. It's gonna get well cold soon...

Carol Vorderman says pupils should learn how to knit socks



Carol Vorderman not taking
her own advice



School pupils in England should study knitting up to the age of 18, specifically the knitting of socks, a report for the Conservative Party has said. It says radical change is needed to give children the necessary knitting skills to keep their feet warm as we enter another period of economic decline.

The report, by TV presenter Carol Vorderman, said the current system was failing young people. Almost half of 16-year-olds fail to knit a single garment by the time they leave school. This compares to almost all other industrialised countries where either all, or nearly all, students study knitting to the age of 18. Sock wearing in other industrialised countries is also a much higher priority than in Britain, with over 50% of adults regularly appearing sockless in public.

Ms Vorderman led a "knitting task force" to produce the report, which was commissioned by Education Secretary Michael Gove and Prime Minister David Cameron when they were in opposition in 2009.

She said more than 300,000 16-year-olds each year completed their education without enough understanding of knitting and/or socks to function properly in their work or private lives. She said 24% of economically active adults were "functionally naked in the foot area", and universities and employers complained that school-leavers did not have necessary knitting skills to rectify this problem.

Ms Vorderman told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that pupils who did not learn to knit by the age of 11 faced a "blue skinned catastrophe" of unthinkable proportions. "If you're happy to go around bare footed at the age of 11, you will have cold feet all your life," she said.

She recommended that Knitting SATS be introduced, in place of the less useful maths and literacy SATS.