Alpaca Noble Blue Walking & Hiking Sock
A long, ribbed alpaca sock for walking and hiking boots, in a deep navy we're calling Noble Blue. It comes up below the knee, so it sits well clear of a boot cuff or a welly, with a cushioned sole for long days on hard ground.
This one is an end-of-line pair, knitted in Britain rather than in our usual Portuguese mill. Same fibre, same idea, a different needle bed. Limited stock, and it won't be repeated once it's gone.
Specification
- 75% alpaca, 25% polyamide
- Long, below-the-knee length, ribbed leg
- Cushioned sole
- Colour: Noble Blue (navy)
- Sizes: Small UK 4-7, Medium UK 8-10, Large UK 11-13
- Knitted in Britain
Why alpaca for walking
- Warm for its weight. Alpaca fibre is partly hollow, so it traps warm air without needing to be bulky.
- Drier feet. It wicks moisture away from the skin, so feet aren't sitting in sweat halfway round.
- Less smell. Naturally odour-resistant, so a pair can usually be aired and worn again on a multi-day walk.
- Kind to sensitive skin. No lanolin and a smooth fibre surface, so most people who find wool itchy are fine in alpaca.
- Built to last. The polyamide is there for strength at the heel and toe, where boots do the damage.
Best for
- Walking and hiking boots
- Wellies and work boots
- Cold, wet days and winter walks
FAQ
How long are they?
Long. They finish below the knee, well above the top of a walking boot or welly.
Should I size up or down?
If you're between sizes, size up. Natural fibre relaxes and moulds to the foot over the first few wears, so a little extra room settles into a comfortable fit.
Do alpaca socks itch?
Alpaca contains no lanolin and has a smooth fibre surface, so most people, including many who find wool itchy, find it soft against the skin.
Wash and care
- Hand wash in cool water with a mild wool detergent.
- No bleach or fabric conditioner, as they reduce breathability.
- Do not tumble dry. Reshape while damp and dry flat.
- Alpaca is naturally odour-resistant, so airing between wears is often enough.
More on looking after alpaca in our guide to washing alpaca socks and our winter walking socks guide.
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Care Guide
Alpaca and merino are durable, naturally antimicrobial fibres. A little care keeps them soft and shaped for years.
Wash
- Cool or cold water, gentle/delicate cycle
- Turn inside-out and use a mesh laundry bag
- Mild knitwear/delicates detergent — no bleach, no fabric softener
Dry
- Lay flat or hang by the toe
- Never tumble dry on high heat (causes felting & shrinkage)
- Reshape while damp
Wear & Store
- Wash every few wears, not every wear (alpaca & merino stay fresher longer than cotton)
- Fold flat — don’t roll tightly or stretch the cuff
- Store clean in a breathable drawer; cedar or lavender deters moths naturally
Pilling?
It’s natural, not a fault. Gently remove with a fabric comb or pill shaver — never pull by hand. Pilling reduces after the first few washes.
Delivery
We dispatch orders within 2 working days. UK standard delivery is £4.50 via Royal Mail Tracked 48, or £5.80 for Royal Mail Tracked 24. Free delivery on orders over £60. See our delivery policy for full details.
Returns
We accept returns within 14 days of receipt — items must be unworn, in original condition, with packaging, labels and tags attached (postage costs are non-refundable). See our refund policy for full details.
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Real customer stories
"From Gallery Floors to the Apiary"
I spend my working days on my feet, guarding the nation's treasures at the Fitzwilliam Museum — easily 10,000 steps a day walking the gallery floors. Noble Crew socks have become a daily essential. They're warm, genuinely comfortable, and hold up brilliantly to hours of standing and walking without a second thought.
What I didn't expect was how well they'd suit life outside work too. As a hobbyist beekeeper, I wear my Noble socks whenever we do hive inspections — they're just as at home outdoors as they are on museum floors. Whether I'm on duty or tending the hives, my feet stay comfortable all day.
Thoroughly recommend Noble socks — for work, for the outdoors, for everything in between.
Chris Fitzwillaim
After forty years flying commercially, retirement hasn't kept me out of the sky. I still take my Tiger Moth up most weekends, open cockpit and all. At altitude, the cold bites fast — but my Noble alpaca wool socks keep my feet properly warm the whole flight. Lightweight, breathable, remarkably insulating. Simply the best socks I've flown in. Highly recommended.
Flynn — Retired Pilot
Salt Air and Sixteen Miles
I walk the old pilgrim paths along the North Norfolk coast most months — wind off the sea, mud underfoot, and never quite the weather you dressed for. These alpaca socks are the reason my feet stop being part of the conversation. Warm when the wind turns, dry even when the boots aren’t, and no blisters after sixteen miles into Wells-next-the-Sea. Simple as that: they let me think about the walk, not my feet.
JENNY H. — North Norfolk Coast Path
From Border to Bridleway
Half my week is spent on my knees in the borders, the other half out on the bridleways with the dog. I needed one sock that could do both, and I hadn’t expected to find it.
Noble socks have become the one I reach for without thinking. Soft enough for a morning of weeding, sturdy enough for a six-mile loop by the afternoon — no rubbing, no damp, no fuss.
They’ve earned their place in the boot rack. High praise from someone who owns rather a lot of socks.
LYNN M. — Gardener & Rambler
