Sock Comparison Chart
We carry a range of socks by J.B. Field’s, Devold and Lothlorian. Please use the chart below to help determine which socks will meet your needs. Definitions for common sock terms are given at the bottom of the chart.
| Sock | Content | Length | Use | Features | Care |
| Merino Casual Sock by J.B. Field’s |
96% Merino 4% Nylon |
10″ | • Casual or dress | • Firm Smooth knit | Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| Vagden No Ordinary Sock by J.B. Field’s |
65% Merino 30% Nylon 5% Lycra Spandex |
12″ | • Casual | • Terry cushion sole | Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| Super Wool Hiker GX by J.B. Field’s |
74% Merino 30% Nylon 6% Lycra Spandex |
12″ | • All season hiking | • Dense knit • Terry cushioning |
Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| Possum Trekking Socks by J.B. Field’s |
40% Possum 50% Merino 10% Nylon |
9″ | • All season hiking | • Lightweight • Terry cushioning |
Machine Wash Cold Dry Flat |
| 30 Below XLR by J.B. Field’s |
70% Merino 25% Nylon 5% Lycra Spandex |
12″ | • Hiking • Snow sports |
• Thick dense sock • Terry cushioning |
Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| 50 Below Socks by J.B. Field’s |
85% Preshrunk wool 15% Nylon |
13½” 1½” cuff |
• Extreme cold • Under gumboots |
• Thick dense sock • Turn-down gumboot cuff |
Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| Traditional Boot Socks by J.B. Field’s |
50% wool 25% Acrylic 25% Nylong |
12″ | • General Purpose • Sold in pack of 3 pairs |
• Recommended for wearing with work boots | Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| 40 Below Slipper Socks
by J.B. Field’s |
85% Pre-shrunk Wool 15% Nylon |
3″ | • Perfect as slipper socks or bed socks | • Same wool as the 50 Below Socks | Machine Wash Tumble Dry |
| Possum House Socks | 40% Possum 50% Merino Wool 19% Nylon |
6″ | • Indoor wear • Can be used instead of slippers |
• Non-slip grips shaped in the koru design on soles • Soft, thick and lightweight |
Machine Wash (cold) Dry flat |
Definitions and terms
Ankle Support — A Lycra Spandex ankle support assists in keeping the sock in place.
Arch Support — A Lycra Spandex support on the ankle helps ensure that the sock stays in place. This arch support has proven very effective in reducing the need to re-position socks during arduous hiking.
Holofiber — Holofiber® is an innovative new textile that is moisture wicking, quick drying and has been shown to increase oxygenation. For more information please visit www.holofiber.com.
Sensura — Sensura® is a soft fiber with high capacity for wicking moisture away from the skin. For more information please visit http://www.fabriclink.com/pk/sensura/home.html.
Smart Compression Technology — The compression, or elastic support of the leg, may be spread out along the leg, greatest at the bottom, less towards the top. This improves circulation by reducing the pooling of blood in the leg, and by eliminating the constriction of a top elastic hem.
Sock Length — The length (in inches) from the end of the heel to the top of the cuff.
Sock Size — Numerical sock sizes are given as the length of the foot in inches. This length does not correlate precisely with shoe size, as the fit depends on both the stretch of the sock and width of the foot. J.B. Field’s wool socks are made to stretch and adapt readily. If you are at the top of the range for a size, and your foot is wide, take the next size up. If you are at the bottom of the range for a size, and your foot is narrow, take the next size down.
| J.B. Field’s Sock Size | M | L | XL |
| Men’s Shoe Size | 4 – 8 | 8 – 12 | 12 – 16 |
| Women’s Shoe Size | 5 – 9 | 9 – 13 | |
| Sock Size | 9 – 10 | 10 – 13 | 13 – 15 |
| J.B. Field’s Sock Size | M | L | XL |
| Men’s Shoe Size | 4 – 8 | 8 – 12 | 12 – 16 |
| Women’s Shoe Size | 5 – 9 | 9 – 13 | |
| Sock Size | 9 – 10 | 10-13 | 13-15 |
Tapered Leg — Tapering of the leg provides a better fit, and reduces constriction of circulation often caused by a tight fit of the top section of the sock.
Technical Sock — A technical sock is knitted on advanced machines that allow placement of different fibers and stitches by specificity. Merino wool may be placed inside the sock. Nylon may be on the outside under the boot laces as well as on the toe and heel or elsewhere. Terry stitches may be placed inside for comfort, and varied in density. Stitches may be varied to enhance air circulation.