In July, I wrote this post about socks. I have since tossed or hidden every pair of riding socks that are not Over the Calf Peddies. I have never been happier. My toes are not poking through, my socks stay up, and my feet are comfortable. So why am I writing about socks again?
The sale is over.
You might remember that I have a wee bit of a C4 Belt collection/obsession (whatever - don't judge). I am still waiting for a good enough sale to justify buying the vintage horses belt. Anyway, when the above ad showed up in my email, I couldn't resist checking it out. You see, C4 is now making socks to match some of their belts. Before they come out with socks that match some of my favorite belts (they've already made one), I wanted to try out their socks before I lose my mind (and money) to all of the matching possibilities.
Cute, right?
My first impression is that these socks are a winner. First and foremost, they're actually comfortable. They stretch and don't cut off the circulation at my calf. They also stay up. The compression band is there, but I couldn't really feel it while the socks were on.
I like how soft the socks are, but they don't feel mushy either. I would call them a medium weight sock, so I'll have no issue wearing them in the summer. As of right now, they come in 8 colors, all of which look pretty. I chose the navy and pink, both of which seem slightly lighter in person (which is better, I think).
Pretty in pink.
It's also got to be said that besides their functionality, and without that I am not buying them, they are super cute. Once they're in your boots, no one is going to see the HEELS DOWN motif, but I like that C4 took the time to embellish the socks a bit. Besides, maybe the words have some secret power.
A little magic in those words maybe?
I guess the real question is whether I'll buy them again. I won't know until I wear them for a few months. My problem with every brand of socks (besides the Over the Calf Peddies) is that I get a hole in the toe. Not one single pair of my Peddies, and a few are several years old, have ever had a hole in the toe. I don't care how cute the C4s are. No amount of cuteness is worth my big toe sticking out!
I hope these last!
I hope these last!
