Socks with thin heels

Short answer: The heel goes thin long before a hole appears. It comes from friction against the heel counter of the shoe and is the first sign that the sock is nearly used up.

Where it happens

The heel and the toe wear first, because that is where the shoe rubs most.

The right size

A sock that is too small is stretched all day and wears faster. See sock sizes.

The shoe

A heel counter with a rough inside wears faster. New shoes wear the most in the first few weeks.

Reinforcement

Some models have extra yarn in the heel and toe. See reinforced heel and toe and what it means.

Replace together

If half the stack is thin, replace the whole stack. See all bamboo socks for men.

See the range

See the heavier models in bamboo tennis socks for men.

Washing

Turn the socks inside out, so the outside wears least. See the washing guide.

New shoes wear the most

In the first weeks with a new pair of shoes the heel wears fastest, because the heel counter has not shaped itself yet. See bamboo socks for women.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the heel go thin?

Because it rubs against the heel counter of the shoe at every step.

Can it be prevented?

The right size and several pairs in rotation wear the least.

When should the sock be replaced?

When the heel is visibly thinner than the rest.