Warm Winter Socks for Men: A Guide

Keeping Warm in Winter 2024

Choosing the right winter socks for the cold weather, as well as the right footwear, is essential to staying warm, dry, and of course stylish. As the temperature dips and you prep for the onset of winter, it’s important to make sure your sock drawer provides has the options you need to look cool, but stay warm.

Winter 2024/2025 is projected to see colder-than-average temperatures, particularly during the key winter months of December to February. There are chances of cold snaps and heavy snowfall in the UK especially – it all comes down to the rather dramatically-named Polar Vortex, which is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s poles​. This year, the Polar Vortex is going to be weaker than usual, allowing cold Arctic air to spill southwards, increasing the chances of cold snaps and snow​.

It means that the making sure your sock drawer is full of the best winter socks is really important. Everything from material choices, knit style and length can make a difference. So we have curated a selection of London Sock Company styles for your cool weather wardrobe.

Thicker Cotton Socks

Winter socks should be made from thicker cotton, and our mid-weight styles are the perfect choice. Cotton is a classic material for socks and choosing thicker knits in the winter is an easy way to shift your seasonal wardrobe. Shaken & Stirred styles are an ideal thickness for those colder months, while still sitting comfortably in your shoes. For these pairs we use soft, silky smooth Scottish Lisle Cotton yarns, blended with just a dash of clever man-made fibres for the perfect stretch-fit, so each pair of socks combines comfort, colour and durability. For something a touch thicker but still sleek enough to fit into smart shoes, our Simply Marl socks are a favourite. Crafted from soft organic cotton and featuring an on-trend twisted yarn, they toe that line between casual and smart with ease.

Warm Men’s Boot and Welly Socks

Winter is for walks. Walks in that crisp sunshine. Jaunts in the drizzle. Ambles to the pub. Grab your coat and put on a pair of London Sock Company’s signature outdoor socks. For everything from hikes to ambles to your local pub, our organic cotton boot socks are chunky knit for warmth and durability, and come in an array of colours for ultimate style. 

Cashmere Socks – Luxury and Warmth Combined

Cashmere socks are the most luxurious style of winter socks London Sock Company offers thanks to their heat retention and incredibly soft feel. Spun from the softest fibres taken from cashmere goats, they offer three times the warmth of traditional wool socks. Pure luxury for your feet. Cashmere socks are also breathable, temperature-regulating and lightweight.

Our cashmere socks are crafted in Scotland and make the best slipper socks, keeping toes stylishly warm at home. Choose from Dove Grey, Ruby Red, Fox or Navy (or all four) and sit back, nice and cosy. It is really important that you give your cashmere socks the proper care to enhance their lifespan. Always gently hand-wash them in lukewarm water (35°) using a mild detergent. Smooth them back into shape while damp and place flat on a towel. Leave them to dry naturally, away from direct heat (no radiators or sunlight) and never tumble dry. And don’t go and squish them back into your sock drawer. The best way to store your cashmere socks? Flat, ideally in a drawer with cedar wood balls to deter any hungry moths.

Merino Wool Socks

Warm, comfortably soft, highly durable and breathable, our Merino wool socks are ideal for cooler temperatures. From fine merino wool dress socks to our durable, stylish merino wool welly socks, you can’t go wrong.

Stylish and snug Slippers

For absolute at home “I’m not going out today” winter days, you can’t beat the perfect slippers. Sleek and comfortable, London Sock Company’s signature slippers are the ones your feet deserve. Featuring a super soft merino wool lining, a specially-designed memory foam insole, and a beautifully breathable felt upper created from recycled plastic bottles. Prepare to lounge, LSC style.

Your Questions Answered: Warm Winter Sock Style

• Which socks keep your feet the warmest? Cashmere socks and merino wool socks are the warmest socks you can wear in the winter months thanks to the special properties of their yarns. Merino wool is especially great as its fibres are natural thermoregulators. This also means merino wool socks will keep you cool in the summer – the ultimate, all-year super socks.
• What type of sock is best for cold weather? The best type of socks to wear in cold weather are ones that are either crafted from snug materials like merino wool or are thicker than your summer pairs. Merino wool is super soft, moisture wicking – which helps with temperature regulation – and durable. Thicker socks like our chunky knit organic cotton boot socks help keep feet cosy and layered up in your boots.
• What socks are warmer than wool? When it comes to socks, wool is the warmest material for winter. But there are different types of wool. Lambswool socks are warm and durable, but can feel itchy and irritate some feet. For super soft, super warm wool socks, opt for merino wool. It is naturally temperature- and odour-regulating, keeps feet toasty but is soft and not itchy. For socks that are not made for walks, but for keeping your feet warm at home, you can’t beat cashmere socks. These are luxuriously soft and warm.
• Are wool socks warmer than cotton socks? Wool is naturally warmer than cotton as it is moisture-wicking, meaning it does not capture your sweat and hold it against your skin (which can make you feel colder). As a result, wool helps your body regulate its temperature and stay snug better than cotton. This is particularly true if you are going to be doing a lot of walking. If you are mainly staying in one place, thicker cotton socks are a very warm (and stylish) choice.