Work socks for long days in boots
Dry feet at quitting time.
Knee-high socks knitted mostly from alpaca and merino, not cotton or polyester. A snug, graduated fit that stays up in your boots, without the swampy feet, the boot stink or the socks sliding down by lunch.
- Wicks sweat, so your feet aren't soaked by the afternoon
- Naturally resists odour: boots off in the truck, no one complains
- Firmest at the ankle, so they stay up and don't bunch in your boots
- A cushioned sole for concrete, steel decks and ladders
- Warm on a cold start, breathable once you're moving
100-day Best Socks Guarantee · Free shipping on every bundle
Sound familiar?
Cotton soaks up sweat and holds it against your skin all day. Most cheap work socks are polyester, which can't absorb it at all. Either way your feet sit in it for twelve hours, and the smell moves into your boots. Boot dryers and powder treat the boots. The problem is the sock.
- Soaked by first breakWet socks by mid-morning, and still wet when you clock off.
- Boot stinkThe smell that hits the cab when the boots come off.
- Sliding downSocks creeping into your boots and bunching under your heel.
- Sweat, then freezeSweaty on a cold morning, frozen by the next break.
Your day, in alpaca
What a 12-hour day feels like in these
- 5:45am · Boots on On in seconds Inside out to the heel, step in, roll up. Snug, smooth, no wrinkles under your heel.
- 7am · Frosty site Warm without the bulk Alpaca insulates without being thick, so there's still room in your boots.
- 11am · Flat out Dry, not swampy Alpaca and merino pull sweat off your skin, so your feet aren't soaking by lunch.
- 3pm · Still going Still up, still smooth Firmest at the ankle, so they stay put instead of sliding down into your boots.
- 6pm · Boots off No one in the truck complains Wool naturally resists odour. Into the wash, fresh pair tomorrow.
How they work
Three things cotton and polyester can't do
Most of every pair is fine alpaca and merino, with just enough stretch yarn to hold a snug, graduated fit. That's the difference you feel at quitting time.
Dry
Sweat moves out, not in
Alpaca and merino draw moisture vapour off your skin and let it escape. Cotton holds sweat against you; polyester can't absorb it, so it pools. Wool also naturally resists odour, so the smell doesn't build up in the sock or your boots.
Warm
Warm on a cold start, comfortable once you're working
Alpaca fibres are partly hollow, so they trap a little air and insulate without bulk, and they breathe as you heat up. No lanolin, so they're far less itchy than ordinary wool.
Snug
Firmest at the ankle, so they stay up
A graduated fit, snuggest at the ankle and easing towards the knee, holds the sock in place all day: no sliding down into your boots, no bunching under your heel.
What's actually in your socks
84% alpaca and merino. Just enough stretch to stay up.
Plenty of "wool" work socks are mostly polyester. Ours are mostly alpaca and merino, with a little nylon for strength and spandex for the fit. Imported.
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Baby alpaca 62%
Soft, warm, kind to skin. Exceptionally fine and naturally warm without the weight. It's lanolin-free, so it's gentler on skin that finds wool itchy.
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Merino wool 22%
Breathes and stays fresh. Moves sweat away from your skin and naturally resists odour, so your feet stay fresher for longer.
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Nylon 9%
Strength where socks wear through. Reinforces the heel and toe and helps every pair hold its shape.
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Spandex (elastane) 7%
The stretch behind the compression. The stretch and recovery that create the graduated fit, and what keeps them up.
Built for long days
- Builders and framersLadders, steel decks and frozen slabs.
- Electricians and plumbersCrawl spaces, roofs and a hundred trips to the van.
- Welders and fabricatorsHot shops, heavy boots, long days.
- Warehouse and logisticsTen miles a shift on concrete.
- Farm and ranchMuck boots at dawn, work boots till dark.
- Bigger calvesOne size with plenty of stretch, made to sit smoothly without digging in.
How they compare
Alpaca vs the socks in your boots
How ours compare with the cotton crews and cheap polyester work socks most guys wear now.
| Feature | Alpine Woolies | Cotton work socks | Polyester blends |
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| Sweat | Wicks it away from your skin | ✕Soaks it up and stays wet | ✕Can't absorb it, so it pools |
| Smell | Naturally resists odour | ✕Holds on to it | ✕Holds on to it |
| Cold mornings | Warm without the bulk | ✕Cold once damp | ~Thin and cold |
| Staying up | Graduated fit, firmest at the ankle | ✕Slides down | ~Varies |
| Hard ground | Cushioned sole | ~Thin | ~Varies |
| Against your skin | Soft, far less itchy than ordinary wool | ✓Soft | ~Plasticky |
| Backed by our 100-Day Best Socks Guarantee |
And what other sock brands don't give you
No return postage, ever
Not happy within 100 days? We refund you. Keep the socks.
Mix & match any colour
Black, grey or natural white. Every pair counts towards your deal.
Free shipping on 3+ pairs
Tracked to your door, with nothing extra at checkout.
NZ owned & operated
A small Kiwi team who answer every email ourselves.
Featured product
Alpaca compression socks for work boots
- Made for 10 to 14-hour days in boots
- Wicks sweat and resists odour, so boots-off is no big deal
- Warm on a frosty start, breathable once you're working
Choose your bundle
- 100-day guarantee
- Premium alpaca
- NZ owned & operated
- Free shipping 3+ pairs
FAQ
How does the mix-and-match deal work?
Buy 2, get 1 free (3 pairs). Buy 3, get 5 free (8 pairs), our Black Friday month deal, which ends 30 November. Buy 4, get 6 free plus an extra $21 off (10 pairs). Mix any colours; the discount applies automatically in your cart.
Is shipping really free?
Yes, on every bundle, with tracking.
What if they don't work for me?
Wear them for up to 100 days. If they're not the best socks you've owned, email us and we'll refund the pairs you're not happy with. You don't send worn socks back.
The 100-Day Best Socks Guarantee
Wear them for 100 days of work. If they're not the best socks you've owned, we'll refund you.
Put them through your longest days, your coldest mornings and your sweatiest jobs. If they're not the best socks you've ever owned, email us within 100 days and we'll refund the pairs you're not happy with. No forms, no return postage, no sending worn socks back.
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Wear themPut them through your longest shifts and flights for up to 100 days.
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Not the best you've owned? Tell usEmail hello@alpinewoolies.com with your order number.
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We refund youFor the pairs you're not happy with. Keep the socks.
Once you've worn the best, there's no going back. That's why we can promise this. — The Alpine Woolies team
- Free tracked shippingOn every bundle.
- Secure checkoutEncrypted checkout, all major cards.
- NZ owned & operatedReal people answer every email.
- Warm feet, guaranteedMix any colour in every bundle.
Guys in the trades ask us
Will they hold up in work boots?
The heel and toe are knitted with a little nylon for strength, and the sole is cushioned. They're socks, not armour, so rotate a few pairs. And you've got 100 days to decide whether they're the best you've owned.
Won't wool be too hot in summer?
Alpaca and merino breathe and move sweat off your skin, so they stay comfortable when you're working hard. Cotton is what feels hot, because it stays wet.
Will they fit in my boots?
Yes. They insulate without being thick, so there's room in steel and composite toes, pull-ons and lace-ups.
Why knee-high?
So they sit above your boot top, never slide down into it, and the graduated fit can hold them up all day.
Can they go through the wash every day?
Yes. Machine wash cold, inside out, on a gentle cycle, and hang to dry. Skip the dryer and fabric softener.
What size are they?
One size, knitted with plenty of stretch to fit most adult feet and calves. If they don't fit, our 100-day guarantee has you covered.
Can anyone wear compression socks?
They're everyday comfort socks, not a medical device. If you're pregnant, have diabetes, neuropathy, a circulation condition or a history of blood clots, or are recovering from surgery, check with your doctor first. Take them off if you feel numbness or tingling.
Stock the truck
Dry feet at quitting time, every day
A fresh pair for every day of the working week. Mix black, grey and natural white. Buy 3, get 5 free is our Black Friday month deal and ends 30 November. Shipping is free on every bundle.
Buy 2, Get 1 Free
3 pairs for $70.00
1 pairs free
Buy 3, Get 5 Free
8 pairs for $99.00
5 pairs free
Buy 4, Get 6 Free
10 pairs for $119.00
6 pairs free
Alpine Woolies compression socks are everyday comfort wear, not a medical device, and aren't intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. If you're pregnant, have diabetes, neuropathy, a circulation condition or a history of blood clots, or are recovering from surgery, check with your doctor first. Take them off if you feel numbness or tingling.