Behind The Seams - the SOCKSHOP blog.

SNEAK PREVIEW - NEW Character Socks...

Since our last arrival of character socks was so popular, we've brought in even more of everybody's favourite comic book and movie characters... And here's a sneak preview...

SOCKSHOP Poet's Society

You all know that we're silly about socks but who knew some of our customers were totally sock crazy too?! Check out some fantastic poems sent in to us by our beloved sock-worshipping customers!

SOCKSHOP Corner - Puzzles and tips

Have fun with sock related puzzles and some sock-savvy advice and tips on many things from how to 'stay sockwise' to what to do with your old tights!

What Our Customers Say...

We love our wonderful customers at SOCKSHOP, and that means we love to hear what you have to say... especially if it's good! Here's just a few things that some of our customers had to say... We thought you might like to hear them too!

SOCKSHOP tests Healing Socks... Yes, you heard us!

Suffer from dry, cracked heels? Then we may have found the most effortless miracle cure in the form of these amazing Healing Socks!

Spring/Summer 2014 Photoshoot - Behind the scenes

We really do spoil you here at SOCKSHOP! Here are a collection of behind-the-scenes shots from our Spring/Summer 2014 photoshoot... We went "glamping"!

Two feet down the aisle: Personalised socks for the big day...

Last week SOCKSHOP team member Danielle's brother tied the knot! So she treated him and the rest of his Groomsmen to some personalised socks... especially for the big day!

Amy Willerton gets ELLE sporty!

Model Amy Willerton was spotted getting sporty in ELLE socks while training for the London Marathon last week.

Bip Ling wears Elle socks!

Super cool and uber trendy blogger, Bip Ling, was pictured in our Elle Over the Knee socks last week and we just LOVE her style! Keep up to date with the latest socks and tights new via SockShop!

Hey, marathon runners! We've got a new sports brand! HEAD: new to SOCKSHOP!

If you're training for a marathon - or even just a mile run like SOCKSHOP team member Danielle - then we're here to provide comfort for your feet. We've even brought in new brand HEAD for the occasion!

Find your Fairtrade Feet: Competition WINNER announced!

Over 6000 entries came in from 142 schools across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and even Switzerland, but finally we have a winner!

B-eat: Sock It To Eating Disorders!

We like to do our bit for Charidee here at SOCKSHOP and this week, that mean's Beat's Sock It To Eating Disorders; in aid of Eating Disorders Awareness Week!

SOCKSHOP at Christopher Raeburn - London Fashion Week

SOCKSHOP hit the catwalks at London Fashion Week as part of the Christopher Raeburn show.

Happy Birthday SockShop!

SOCKSHOP, in its current incarnation, celebrates its 8th birthday week! Let's take a look back at how the World's largest sock selection has grown over the years!

The many uses of Heat Holders... Because it's cold out there!

As you know, SOCKSHOP is home to more than 70 brands! One of our customers' favourites is the cosy, warm Heat Holders... Check out the many uses of 'the ultimate thermal sock'!

ELLE Autumn/Winter 14 Photo Shoot - Behind the Scenes!

Take a look behind the scenes of our ELLE Autumn/Winter 14 photo shoot, with a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous collection which will be available later in the year!

Socks in The Apartment - Bloggers step out in Colour Burst!

The much loved SOCKSHOP Colour Burst Men's collection went super hip and trendy for London Collections: Mens last week, hanging out at The Apartment!

Gift wrap your socks - Christmas master class

So you've bought your socktastic Christmas gifts, now take a few tips on different sock wrapping methods!

The SOCKSHOP Elves...

In the big build-up to Christmas, it's getting super busy at SOCKSHOP HQ! But who's responsible for getting your socks to you safely?

Sock drawer organisers: the endless uses... and fun!

Ever get a messy sock drawer? Mismatched socks here, tights there... the odd rogue pair of underwear sneaking over from the wrong drawer? We have the perfect solution... with many uses!

Socks in the city!

Our sock monster, Jack has been on his travels!

Hangers for socks... a step too far?

8 steps to a successful photo shoot...

New season, new snaps! Find out what steps we took to put together our Autumn/Winter 2013 photoshoot!

SOCKSHOP Anthology - in celebration of National Poetry Day

So it's National Poetry Day here in the UK and, in celebration of all things poetic, the SOCKSHOP Team has been getting creative and writing their very own sock poems!

Another day, another photo shoot...

We've been working our photographer, Rick, quite hard recently but the results are always top notch! Take a look behind the scenes of our prep-for-winter hats, scarves and gloves photo shoot!

Kiddie takeover!

A few behind the scenes snaps of our kiddies photo shoot starring the adorable Ellie and her gorgeous big sister Ruby!

Proud shirt sponsor of... Witton Albion FC!

We recently headed to the launch of Witton Albion FC's new season shirts... proudly sponsored by SOCKSHOP!

SOCKSHOP at the races!

Logging off of our laptops for the evening and locking up the SOCKSHOP warehouse the SOCKSHOP team headed to the races at Haydock. We were lucky enough to sponsor the 7.50 SOCKSHOP Handicap stakes race and so thought it was only fair that we went along to cheer on the 8 runners.

Pants shop!

I have something to reveal to you all. The big bosses don’t want me to talk about it, but I felt you had a right to know: At SOCKSHOP, we sell more than just socks! *gasp* I know right? In fact, we sell some pretty fantabulous items that have nothing to do with your feet - including PANTS!

Gotta love shoe liners!

I have to be honest, a small part of me always sort of dreaded when the weather got warmer because I hated being out in shoes without socks. Yes of course I knew that shoe liners EXISTED, but I thought they would be cumbersome and obvious things that would just look a bit silly. Oh how I was wrong!