{"product_id":"alpaca-noble-blue-walking-hiking-sock","title":"Alpaca Noble Blue Walking \u0026 Hiking Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75% alpaca, 25% polyamide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, below-the-knee length, ribbed leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushioned sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Noble Blue (navy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: Small UK 4-7, Medium UK 8-10, Large UK 11-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted in Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy alpaca for walking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm for its weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpaca fibre is partly hollow, so it traps warm air without needing to be bulky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrier feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wicks moisture away from the skin, so feet aren't sitting in sweat halfway round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally odour-resistant, so a pair can usually be aired and worn again on a multi-day walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKind to sensitive skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e No lanolin and a smooth fibre surface, so most people who find wool itchy are fine in alpaca.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e The polyamide is there for strength at the heel and toe, where boots do the damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking and hiking boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWellies and work boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold, wet days and winter walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong. They finish below the knee, well above the top of a walking boot or welly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I size up or down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo alpaca socks itch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlpaca contains no lanolin and has a smooth fibre surface, so most people, including many who find wool itchy, find it soft against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWash and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cool water with a mild wool detergent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bleach or fabric conditioner, as they reduce breathability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry. Reshape while damp and dry flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpaca is naturally odour-resistant, so airing between wears is often enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on looking after alpaca in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-alpaca-socks\"\u003ewashing alpaca socks\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/winter-walking-socks\"\u003ewinter walking socks guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noble Socks","offers":[{"title":"Small 4-7","offer_id":59223485415756,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 8-10","offer_id":59223485448524,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 11-13","offer_id":59223485481292,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/1800\/9420\/files\/the_cambridge_sock_co_neham_oxford_blue_web_ready_06b83d7f62.jpg?v=1792142702","url":"https:\/\/noblesocks.co.uk\/products\/alpaca-noble-blue-walking-hiking-sock","provider":"Noble Socks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}