This is where the whole range of socks for women sits in one place: classic women's socks, ankle socks, no-show socks, tennis socks and the thicker models for winter. We carry 75 variants from Copenhagen Bamboo, Bamboo Basics, JBS of Denmark, JBS, Decoy, Zent and Urban Quest, with prices from €7.95. What they share is bamboo viscose, which feels softer against the skin than cotton, absorbs moisture faster and therefore keeps the foot dry through a full day in closed shoes.
How to find the right height
The height decides when you wear the sock. Classic socks for women end on the shin and are worn with boots, trainers and everyday shoes. Ankle socks for women stop just above the ankle and are the obvious choice for low shoes and for spring. If you do not want the sock to show at all, bamboo footies for women are made to disappear into the shoe. The sports version sits under bamboo tennis socks for women, and if your legs need support on long days or while travelling, bamboo compression socks with light compression may be the answer.
Sizes for women
Women's socks are sold in size ranges, and the most common here are 34/39, 35/40, 36/40, 37/40, 37/41 and 40/44 for the largest feet. A few brands use clothing sizes such as S/M and M/L instead. If your foot sits on the border between two ranges, choose the larger one. A sock stretched to its limit wears faster at the heel and toe and slides down into the shoe more easily. The exact range is always listed on the product page.
Colours and pack sizes
Black covers everyday wear and goes with everything, white is worn with trainers and for training, and the nude and light tones are intended for light shoes and light trousers. Many models are sold in packs of several pairs, often in one colour or in a mix of plain and striped. The packs give the lowest price per pair and make it easier to keep the drawer consistent, so you can pick two black socks without looking.
Socks without tight elastic
If the cuff leaves marks on the calf, the elastic is the problem, not the size. Several models are therefore knitted without fixed elastic in the cuff, so the shaft is held by the knit alone. They work well for swollen legs, during pregnancy and for sensitive skin, and they do not slide down because of it. Each product page describes whether the cuff is soft or elastic.
Washing without wearing out the fibres
Wash at 40 degrees inside out with a mild detergent. Skip fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces their ability to absorb moisture, and avoid the tumble dryer, the main reason socks shrink. Bamboo viscose releases water quickly, so line drying takes a few hours. Washing white socks together with dark ones turns them grey over time, so separate them if they should keep looking new.
Moisture, odour and cold feet
The two most common complaints about socks are sweaty feet and odour, and they are connected. Fungi and bacteria thrive in a damp sock, and they are what smells, not the foot itself. Bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the skin, and a drier sock therefore means noticeably less odour over a working day. If your feet get cold, the same properties work the other way: a dry foot holds warmth better than a damp one.
The brands on this page
Copenhagen Bamboo is our own brand and accounts for most of the plain models and the multipacks. Decoy makes the finer socks and no-show pairs for low shoes, Bamboo Basics the classic everyday models, and JBS of Denmark and JBS the Danish cuts. Zent makes compression socks with light compression and nothing else, and Urban Quest covers the plain end. Prices range from €7.95 to €50.95, and what you pay for is the fineness of the knit, the amount of elastane in the cuff and the number of pairs in the pack. To get the drawer in order, the simplest approach is to pick one model in the height you use most and buy it in two colours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from cotton socks? You notice the softness immediately, and the difference in moisture transport after a full day in the shoe.
Can they be washed at 60 degrees? We advise against it. 40 degrees is enough for everyday washing and protects both colour and fibres.
