The Shakespeare Sock Collection

“She did commend my yellow stockings of late, she did praise my leg, being cross-gartered, and in this she manifests herself to my love.”—Twelfth Night (II.v) 

A pair of luxurious socks, in sizes to fit all genders. In this instance, luxurious is hardly an overstatement. From the engineering and manufacturing of the socks to the sourcing of materials, every detail has been obsessively perfected. The socks were designed and produced under license from The Shakespeare’s Globe Trust.

Each combed cotton sock is crafted for comfort and durability. They are woven with 200 needles, the highest gauge used on socks. Due to the density of this weave, the socks are not only finer but also stronger than most. The toe of each sock is hand-linked (hand-finished) to the body of the sock for maximum comfort (no lumpy seam).  Finally, the socks are finished with a honeycomb welt (the top band) for a more comfortable, flexible fit around the calf. 

Five choices available. Each order includes one pair of socks.

Choose among:

Macbeth: gray, with the Thane of Cawdor in a kilt

Romeo & Juliet: ruby red, the star-crossed lovers’ balcony scene

Hamlet: dusty dark blue, the Prince depicted with Yorrick in hand

King Lear: pink, with Lear's fool pictured

A Midsummer Night's Dream: green, a playful Puck with his glorious wings

Sock Sizes: 

S/M fits women's shoe size 5–8/men's shoe size 3.5–7

M/L fits women’s shoe size 9–11/men’s shoe size 7.5–12.5

Choose your style and size in the dropdown menu. 

“Undoubtedly the most cheering underthings in the land.”—The Guardian

“Extremely comfortable and high quality. A sustainable way to refresh your basic wardrobe staple.”—GQ Magazine

“Playful yet classy socks. A fun spin on a classic.”—The Scotsman

About the brand’s sustainability and standards:

The company that designs and manufacturers these socks is a member of the UK’s Institute for Sustainability leadership, which has helped the brand continue to implement the highest ethical environmental and labor standards.

Each pair of socks is made from specially curated, luxurious combed cotton, which is sourced through carefully-selected yarn partners in Turkey, which are all members of the Better Cotton Initiative. All of the cotton comes from farms which are proactively regenerating the environment and meeting best-practice standards. The partners are also Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified. This standard stipulates requirements throughout the supply chain for both ecological and labor conditions in textile and clothing manufacturing, using organically produced raw materials. Finally, the cotton meets a minimum of the OKEO-TEX 100 standard, which means the cotton is free from chemicals which are harmful to humans or the environment.

Each sock: 76% Sustainable Combed Cotton, 22% Nylon, 2% Elastene

To purchase all our socks in a gift box see: The Shakespeare Collection Socks Gift Boxes