Below the Belt

Guy wearing jeans but no socks

What Socks to Wear with Jeans

Jeans. They’re just great, aren’t they? The ultimate in versatile legwear since 1871, jeans are tough, stylish and are able to blend into almost any outfit with astounding ease. In...

Guy wearing red shoes

What Socks to Wear with Red Shoes

So you wanna look good in red shoes, eh? Don’t we all! Red shoes are a huge statement piece in mens’ fashion, screaming ‘I’m HERE’ at the top of their...

Pile of old clothes

What to Do With Old Pants and Socks in the UK

Now, here’s an interesting question: what can you do with your old pants and socks in the UK? And we’re not just talking about those old socks full of holes...

Desert Boots

What Socks to Wear with Desert Boots

Desert boots are some of today’s most recognisable footwear, first becoming popular in the 50s after their creation by British company C&J Clark (now ‘Clarks’).  They’re hard-wearing and comfortable boots...

What Socks to Wear with Vans

What Socks to Wear with Vans

Is Vans the ultimate sneaker? So West Coast. So American. We have all owned a pair once. Maybe even more …. And if you are reading this now, you probably...

person with trainers on a side walk

What Socks to Wear with Trainers

Trainers (or ‘sneakers’ if you’re from the US) are the undisputed rulers of the casual footwear scene. They’re versatile, stylish and can now be found in such a wide range...

Boat Shoes

What Socks to Wear with Boat Shoes

Boat shoes have become a well-known summer staple, just as visible on the high-street as they are on the deck of a boat. They are incredibly comfortable, stylishly casual shoes...

Socks in a blue suit

What Socks to Wear with Navy and Blue Suits

Navy suits are an extremely popular choice for good reason - they can be worn with ease effectively in both very formal and more casual settings (and look damn good...

Loafers with socks

What Socks to Wear with Loafers

There are many who would say that you don’t want to wear socks with loafers - not visibly anyway, no-shows are your new best friend - and we can understand...

Socks with Black Shoes

What Socks to Wear with Black Trainers

Let’s get one thing very clear: black trainers are very versatile. In fact, they pair well with almost every form of casual or sporting outfit. But, and here’s the big...

Socks with shorts

What Socks to Wear with Shorts

There is a school of thought that is vehement about which socks you should be wearing with shorts: “No-shows only,” they loudly proclaim.  Well … no-shows certainly provide a clean...

Socks with brown shoes

What Socks to Wear with Brown Shoes

Once upon a time, brown shoes were frowned upon unless paired with tweed or some other “casual” outfit - perhaps beige twill trousers, or even corduroy. “Never brown in town”...

Socks with white trainers

What Socks to Wear with White Trainers

Ahh...  there’s no better feeling than slipping bright, clean, boxfresh white trainers onto your feet. Where black or brown shoes are seen as more formal, sensible options, and patterned sports...

Luxury mens gifts

Luxury Designer Gifts for Men in 2024

Designer gifts are all the rage in this day and age (as are rhymes, apparently) - especially at this time of year! As the days get shorter and the nights...

Socks subscription in box

The Best Sock Subscription Box in the UK for 2022

Blimey! You check the date and suddenly it’s November - time really flies, doesn’t it? One minute it’s January and you’re slipping into the socks you just received for Christmas,...

Best Sock Brands

Best Sock Brands You Need To Know in 2024

“What is the best sock brand?” It’s a steady refrain. “Which brand is best for me?” If we had a post bag, it would be bulging, though of course it...