Hello all and welcome to our first sock review!
By now, you've probably figured out how much we love Japanese socks and that we find them to be quite special due to their excellent craftsmanship and high quality materials.
Every now and then, we'll be reviewing different pairs of socks, these reviews will reflect our personal opinions on some of the products we sell and some others which we don't sell but may catch our eye. There are so many amazing socks out there and we would love to discover as many as we can. For now we'll focus on RoToTo, a brand we believe makes some of the best socks in the world.
Composition is: 83% cotton, 14% polyester and 3% polyurethane. It retails for $80.00 AUD and it's made in Japan using organic cotton harvested in Texas, USA.
These are all three models side by side, they are all the same size:
While we personally prefer 100% cotton socks, we appreciate the function that synthetic yarns have in keeping the socks up and helping them retain their shape. Organic cotton is less harmful for the environment compared to regular cotton, and it's also ultra soft.
This sock is like having your feet in a perpetual embrace of softness, it fits snug around the calf. This pair offers good overall support, it feels super cozy thanks to the inner pile knit but it's not too thick. We personally think it's perfect for sleeping, a lazy day in or for wearing with boots.
This sock offers the most sole support thanks to its inner pile knit on the sole and heel, all while fitting softly, but securely around the calf. It feels like you're walking on clouds and it's perfect for cold mornings, long walks and long flights.
An all time classic, this is the thinnest of the 3. It doesn't offer as much support but we'd say it's the best of the three at absorbing sweat. This pair is great for sports and work, perfect to be worn all day. The raw cotton provides a cool, old school look when paired with sneakers.
The verdict: All in all we believe this pack of RoToTo's offers the best value per pair compared to the brand's individual models. It's a great way to try different sock styles and experience the different knitting techniques of the brand.
We love the raw feeling of the undyed, organic cotton and how different each sock is, despite using the same yarn. While we can't choose a favorite within this pack, you can't go wrong with any of the 3 if you just want a relaxed look, the choice of which sock to wear is certainly a very personal one.
We hope you enjoyed our review. Which socks would you wear on a daily basis? What kind of socks do you prefer?
Let us know if there are any socks you'd like to see featured here, you can drop us a line at support@gelau.com.au
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