Argyle Socks

[scotrace]

I also need some.

 

[Spatterdash]

Found this -

http://www.golfknicker.com/cotblenarsoc.html

 

[Warbaby]

Found this -

http://www.golfknicker.com/cotblenarsoc.html

Very nice sox and a nifty color selector, but at $18.95 + 19.95 shipping to Canada, it's not what I'd consider a reasonable price. I wouldn't mind paying the price of the sox, but 20 bucks to send a pair of sox to Canada is a major rip-off.

Sorry to sound so negative about your well-intended suggestion, but I'm really short-tempered with companies (and eBay sellers) making a profit on excessive shipping charges.

 

[Matt Deckard]

I'm kinda digging some of the fencing socks I've been finding. Though do need more argyle in my life!

 

[Spatterdash]

I didn't even consider shipping when I spotted the site, just a good selection of argyle stockings with low percentage of synthetic fibers.

I don't blame you for being put off by the shipping fee.

 

[scotrace]

I have some thin cotton olive khaki-like knickers I got in Austria in 1989. They tie at the leg and are really pretty spiff, but the socks I got with them wore through ages ago. I just need some kind of patterned knee socks so I can wear those trou again.

Off to eBay, I guess.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Believe it or not, the plaid socks in the two links below look VERY golden era with plus-fours, even more so than do today's argyle socks. The catch? They're made for women. Even so, if you don't have very thick legs and you're not very tall, they'll do fine:


http://www.sockwizard.com/mcplovknsoch.html


http://www.sockwizard.com/mcplovknsokh.html



Some argyle ones, too ... and the price is right:


http://www.sockwizard.com/saarknhiso.html

http://www.sockwizard.com/foarknhiso.html

http://www.absolutesocks.com/grwharknhiso.html

http://www.thesockboutique.com/argyle-knee-high-socks-p/sitma1.htm

http://www.doversaddlery.com/produc...&zmas=1&zmac=35&zmap=X1-3744&bhcd2=1244211886



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[dhermann1]

I have three pairs of the Golfknickers.com knee socks, two argyles and one solid grey. Only wore them once. I kind of wonder if their bright almost gaudy colors are maybe a little less than "period correct".
What I'd like to find is a pair of heavier wool or cotton knee socks with the nice knitted in patterns, characteristic of the 20's.
I have a pair of very light vintage linen plus fours, that I'll be wearing for the first time at Governor's Island this weekend, and the Golfkickers.com socks will look good with them (if a little gaudy lol ). But I also got a pair of heavy corduroy cross country skiing knickers, made by Woolrich, and I'd like socks that are warmer and more rugged to wear with them. Any ideas?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Here's a deadstock pair of late 1920s golf socks. Wool knit; woven in Scotland for Alexander & Oviatt. Note how the sock has a rounded calf. They don't make 'em like this today, folks:

 

[Warbaby]

Here's a deadstock pair of late 1920s golf socks. Wool knit; woven in Scotland for Alexander & Oviatt. Note how the sock has a rounded calf. They don't make 'em like this today, folks:

Those are truly beautiful socks, Marc! Where did you ever find them?

BTW - I just found an eBay seller who has argyle knee socks (70%cotton/30%nylon) in low-key colors for a BIN price of 3 pr. for $7.95. I just bought some, but I think they have 7 or 8 lots left - PM me if anyone is interested.

 

[dhermann1]

Likewise, I just got these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300295346581&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

 

[John in Covina]

http://tbarryknickers.com/argylesocks.aspx

It seems that since knickerbockers / knickers are mostly related to golf these days that the main source of the socks are going to be golf related.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Those are truly beautiful socks, Marc! Where did you ever find them?

They belong to my good friend Ben McGinty. He got them 10 years ago from an estate in San Marino, California.


There were several more pairs, each unique. 'Forgotten Man' bought one pair.


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[Chasseur]

Also look at European shooting/hunting supply, knickers and plus fours are still often worn for field sports in the UK, France, Germany, etc. I've had good luck with Sierra Trading Post for British socks, and also British, French, and Germany ebay. The German hunting store Ketner also carries some, I've picked up sale ones in their stores for cheap at the end of hunting season.

 

[angeline]

Argyle Socks for the big and tall man?

Gentlemen, I need help finding argyle socks in size 13 for my father. He's going for the 20s look and needs to cover up those gams for a vintage event this September. If any of you are in Georgia you should attend--Vintage Days at Peachstate Aerodrome in Griffin, GA. Please help if you know where to get such socks. The one-size-fits-all just won't do. If all fails, what is your opinion on plain socks with the Gatsby look? Please help!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Wish the ones today looked like these British examples from 1927:

 

[Bugsy]

You might try this site. It worked for me. Let us know.

Gentlemen, I need help finding argyle socks in size 13 for my father. He's going for the 20s look and needs to cover up those gams for a vintage event this September. If any of you are in Georgia you should attend--Vintage Days at Peachstate Aerodrome in Griffin, GA. Please help if you know where to get such socks. The one-size-fits-all just won't do. If all fails, what is your opinion on plain socks with the Gatsby look? Please help!

 

[John in Covina]

The wool comes from a breed of sheep that's now extinct and the weight of the knitting is impossible to do on todays looms.

 

[Bugsy]

!!

Does anyone know of a good source for argyle knicker sox at a reasonable price?

You might try this site. There is a large variety of socks from which to choose. http://www.golfknicker.com/socks.html?gclid=CJS8_re82psCFRFMagodETN4-w

 

[Mysterious Mose]

http://www.scott-nichol.com/

Excellent socks, terrible website.

Snowflake, Fair Isle, Houndstooth.