£20.50
The Stanbury Walker is a a traditional, cushion sole, sturdy walking sock in Exmoor wool. Made in the UK from fleeces of the North Devon Exmoor Bluefaced sheep and named after the local Lynton farmer, John Stanbury, who breeds the very sheep that supply the wool.
The Stanbury Walker is a traditional, ribbed, ankle length sock with a cushion sole. I make the socks from fleeces of the North Devon Exmoor Bluefaced sheep which is a Exmoor Horn/Blufaced Leicester crossbreed. British wool is an excellent fibre for socks as its ability to absorb moisture keeps feet warm and dry. The Stanbury Walker is named after the local Lynton farmer, John Stanbury, who breeds the very sheep that supply the wool.
The socks are knitted by a traditional, family run sock manufacturer in the UK Midlands. The yarn from which they are knitted was spun for us in by John Arbon at the Fibre Harvest mill in North Devon. Now John has retired, it is spun at another mill in the UK using the same blend of fibres.
The Stanbury Walker is a a comfortable walking sock for both men and women. There are three unisex sizes, small (UK shoe size 4-7), medium (8-10) and large (11-13). For EU Shoe Sizes and foot sizes, please see the Sizing Guide on the product page.
Each colourway has a contrast top band. I plan on having eight current colourways in stock. I am currently phasing out Foreland Red, Fern Green and Terracotta. The new colours are Dark Gold, Madder Red, Rose and a mid green.
Composition: 60% Exmoor Blueface wool / 25% other British wools / 15% Nylon. The nylon content provides enough stretch to give a good fit.
I use natural fibres, so please remember to read the care information.
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Care Information
Our natural fibre, unisex socks are kinder to your feet than synthetic alternatives, but this means they need a gentle wash. We recommend our alpaca and wool socks are gently hand washed and rinsed in tepid water, squeezing gently rather than wringing. A vigorous machine wash (whatever the temperature) with too much detergent or long spin, may result in shrinkage.
Leave to dry naturally and do not put in a tumble dryer.
Terence C (verified owner) –
I don’t know how well they will wear because I have only just bought them but a lovely sock. Fits well, very comfortable and soft.
david t (verified owner) –
Very comfortable sock for wearing under heavy shoes or light walking boots.
Given a pair for Xmas and have held up well to gentle machine wash – using a specialist wool product, of course
True to size which, as I am a UK 12, is often a problem with socks after a wash.
So good, just ordered three more pairs !