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My hubby is always complaining about how his socks cut off the circulation to his calves, so I was very excited to hand him a brand new pair of black socks to try! BlackSocks has been around since the 1990's and was started by a man who was frustrated about finding matching socks in his sock drawer. He came up with the BlackSocks sockscription solution. Not only did he want to develop a fine line of socks - designed for long lasting wear - but in case a sock was lost, or worse yet, had a hole in the big toe (or any toe for that matter), more socks were automatically on the way. And this is how the sockscription concept was born.
My TakeMy hubby had the privilege of trying out the above pair of Men's Classic Black Cotton Calf Socks. He reported to me that they have an average level of comfort, but they still dig into his calves. Personally, I think he just has big calves since ALL socks he wears do this, but anyway...
Pros:
- BlackSocks calf socks were the number one brand selected in product comparison tests conducted by two leading European consumer magazines: Kassensturz and Ktipp. They were the top choice among the top 16 bestselling men's socks.
- The socks are made from 87% high quality pima cotton, with a blend of Lycra and polyamide fabric to provide strength and durability.
- The calf socks are all natural and hypoallergenic.
- BlackSocks men's dress socks and knee high socks are certified by the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, an international testing service that ensures that products are ecologically sound, use no harmful substances, are hypoallergenic and are suitable for sensitive skin. Their entire product line has been scientifically evaluated under this standard.
- The socks are comfortable and will not fray or wear out quickly, even with repeated washing.
- The socks are very expensive.
- They also dig into my hubby's calves, as all other socks do.
Overall: We give BlackSocks an 8/10.
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We were sent a pair of BlackSocks Classic Black Cotton Calf Socks free of charge for the sole purpose of this review; no other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are my own.
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176 comments:
Id also like to try the shorty sneaker socks... my husband always wears long socks with shorts and tennis shoes and it looks so silly (:
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I like the Delphine Trunk Style boxers.
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My husband would love the Shorty-Athletic socks.
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I think my husband would like the pauline style boxers.
I'd like the all-cotton no-show athletic socks--my husband and I could share a subscription, I'm sure.
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The light weight cotton dress socks
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Aside from my hubby appreciating these socks, I know my son would like those shorty athletic socks.
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I like the fact that I can order their socks as charcol gray, as opposed to black.
My hubby def needs some of these socks... http://www.blacksocks.com/lang/us/prod/products/socks/shorty-sneakersocks.htm
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Great socks!!! I also love the boxer shorts - Pauline anthracite. My husband would love that!
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What nice socks! My boy would also love their tees, they look comfy!
I love the red calf socks.
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The Shorty Sneaker socks look great! Perfect for warmer weather.
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My hubby would love to try their Shorty - the perfect Sneaker Socks
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Thanks for the giveaway...I would like to try their "Shorty - Athletic Socks" !
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