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Where can I find calf length socks - without resorting to the men’s department?

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derek89 · 15/02/2026 07:40

I usually buy my socks from M&S men’s department, but I’m getting bored of the dark colours.

I find women’s ankle socks far too low and the knee highs far too high!

Do proper women’s calf height socks exist?!

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DecafSoyaLatteExtraShotPlease · 15/02/2026 07:41

Next do some very colourful men's socks down to a size 6-8 or something

PersephoneParlormaid · 15/02/2026 07:43

I recently swapped to men’s socks and its a revelation!
Have you tried kids socks? They go up to quite big sizes in Next

MulberryPeony · 15/02/2026 08:20

I got these from Sockshop and the ribbed versions come up high www.sockshop.co.uk/products/ladies-3-pair-sockshop-patterened-bamboo-socks

derek89 · 15/02/2026 11:23

Thanks all. Those sock shop designs look good. So depressing that we have to resort to the men’s department!

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JamMakingWannaBe · 15/02/2026 12:42

Another men's department sock shopper here. Mine are from M&S but I agree about the dark colours.

derek89 · 15/02/2026 20:08

Maybe I have found a way to make my millions!

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CaravanCurtains · 15/02/2026 20:44

Our local Waitrose sells colourful men's socks.

Hodgemollar · 15/02/2026 20:46

Crew socks are probably the most popular style at the minute, how on earth are you struggling to find anything between ankle and knee high in the women’s department??

ScrummyDiva2 · 15/02/2026 20:54

Uniqlo- 50 colours! https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E461025-000/00

Willowskyblue · 15/02/2026 20:54

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Willowskyblue · 15/02/2026 20:55

Oops - another vote for Uniqlo. Lovely range of colours and great quality.

ElizabethVonArnim · 15/02/2026 21:02

They have longer ones in Seasalt if you like bamboo socks.

RosesAndHellebores · 15/02/2026 21:38

I have some M&S socks, the pack of 5 type. I buy 6-8 which seem to fit well although am a size 5, the 3-5 is a bit small. They don't stay put - they do more than fall down, they rumple under my foot.

Any ideas for comfy socks that stay put are welcome.

Apologies @derek89 for asking my own question on your thread.

flatfelled · 15/02/2026 21:39

J.Alex Swift do lovely quality socks in various lengths. Long wool socks are a winter game changer.

derek89 · 16/02/2026 15:06

Hodgemollar · 15/02/2026 20:46

Crew socks are probably the most popular style at the minute, how on earth are you struggling to find anything between ankle and knee high in the women’s department??

I had never heard of crew socks before yesterday! I have ordered some from
M&S so will see how they are!

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sundayvibeswig22 · 16/02/2026 15:15

Bridgedale socks

WrinklesShminkles · 16/02/2026 19:36

Muji men's socks - they have some slightly bright colours, like dark red or green.

SeaGlassDreamer · 16/02/2026 19:56

I also find them way too short but when I borrow Dh’s they don’t fit as I’m only a size 5. It’s very annoying!

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