Women | Herringbone

Herringbone socks: a tailoring classic knitted with precision

Herringbone is one of the most recognisable patterns in textile tradition. Its name comes from the shape created by its zigzag lines, arranged in columns that resemble ears of wheat or the bones of a fish.

In our socks, the pattern is knitted in two alternating colours along the entire leg, above a plain cuff that finishes it off.

A pattern with history

Herringbone was born in British wool fabrics for suits and coats and, over time, has made its way into accessories without losing its character.

On a sock it adds rhythm and movement, but with a restraint that lets you wear it on any occasion: with a suit and lace-ups, with corduroys or with jeans and leather trainers.

Selected, combed cotton

For these knee-high socks we start with cottons chosen one by one for their quality. Before knitting, the fibre goes through a combing process that discards short, fragile filaments and keeps only the longest and strongest.

The result is a fabric that is soft to the touch, adapts to the leg without constricting and stands the test of time.

Details that make the difference

We work with 200-needle looms, which let us create the Herringbone with a crisp, precise finish, with no blurred lines.

The toe is closed by hand using the hand-linked technique: a flat join that doesn't rub or show when you walk, unlike conventional seams. And the knee-high length keeps the sock in place all day.

Choose your combination

You'll find this style in different colour combinations, from the most understated to those that play with contrast. Choose your favourite or give it as a gift: style and quality, signed Four Cottons.