Rated excellent in online reviewsArticle: Le Bon Shoppe socks: the everyday sock worth getting excited about
Le Bon Shoppe socks: the everyday sock worth getting excited about
Some things you do not expect to fall for, and then a pair arrives and you understand the fuss. Le Bon Shoppe is exactly that brand. We have customers who came in for one pair and now quietly collect them by the colour, and it is one of the names people travel to our Edinburgh shop for. This is our guide to who they are, what makes them special, and how to choose the right style for you.
We are proud to be a UK stockist, so you can buy across the range with fast nationwide delivery rather than paying to ship from overseas. Here is the full Le Bon Shoppe collection.
Who is Le Bon Shoppe?
Le Bon Shoppe is an American label, designed in California, known for taking a humble everyday item and making it something you actually look forward to putting on. The look is vintage inspired and quietly confident, with a colour palette that runs from easy neutrals to shades you will not find anywhere else. They are the brand that helped make the visible, characterful sock part of a considered outfit rather than an afterthought.
What makes them worth it?
A few things set them apart, and they are the reason the same customers keep coming back.
- The fit is the first thing people notice. There is real stretch and a snug, hold their shape feel, so they stay up through the day and keep their shape wash after wash rather than going slack at the ankle.
- The cotton blend is soft and breathable, cushioned enough to feel good in trainers and fine enough to wear all year.
- The fun and versatile colours. The ranges are built around tones that are genuinely hard to find elsewhere, which is why people buy three pairs at once and treat them as part of an outfit rather than something hidden away or an afterthought.
They are also a small, easy luxury. At mostly £13.50 to £17.50 a pair they sit in that happy spot of an affordable treat for yourself and a reliable gift for almost anyone, which is why they are one of our most popular small gifts and stocking fillers.
Choosing your style
The range can look large at first, so here is the quick way to find your pair.
Boyfriend Socks | UK 4-8 approx
The icon, and where most people start. Boyfriend Socks (£13.50) are calf length with a sporty ribbed texture and a relaxed, slightly slouchy fit, lovely with trainers, boots and clogs. They come in a huge spread of colours, and for larger feet there are Extended Boyfriend Socks in UK 8 to 11.
Prefer a pattern? Look at the Striped (£14.50), Preppy (£14.50) and Embroidered (£14.50) versions.
Why are they called Boyfriend Socks? Because women tended to steal their boyfriend/partner's socks, Le Bon Shoppe decided to make them their own. And names them after the very thing that inspired them - Boyfriend Socks!
Girlfriend Socks | UK 4-8 approx
Shorter on the ankle to the Boyfriend. Girlfriend Socks (£13.50) have the same ribbed character in a less chunky knit, with their own broad colour range, plus playful Colour Block (£13.50) and Embroidered Colour Block (£14.50) editions.
Her Socks and Her Socks Varsity | UK 4-8 approx
Soft, fine and a little bit elevated. Her Socks (£13.50) are a smooth modal blend in rich solid shades, while Her Socks Varsity (£14.50) add a sporty stripe at the cuff. These are the ones to reach for with loafers, mary janes and a smarter look.
Cloud Socks | UK 4-8 approx
If you only try one for sheer comfort, make it these. Cloud Socks (£14.95) are thick, plush and impossibly soft, the sort you put on at home and never want to take off.
For men (and any UK 8+ foot sizes), choose Extended Boyfriend Socks
Be sure to check out the Extended Boyfriend socks, created as demand for the socks spread and the guys wanted their own. They fit UK Size 8+ and are longer on the ankle than the original Boyfriend Socks. Many of the same great colours, just in a larger size.
The rest of the family
For something different, Wally Socks (£13.50) bring bold wide stripes, Trouser Socks (£13.50) are a fine, smart knit for tailoring, Snow Socks (£17.50) and Cottage Socks (£17.50) are cosy winter weights, and the Petite Ruffled Modal Socks (£14.50) add a pretty frilled cuff.
How to wear them
The fun of Le Bon Shoppe is that the sock is meant to be seen. Let a stripe show above a trainer, match a bold tone to one colour in your outfit, or do the opposite and let the sock be the only pop of colour against neutrals. Boyfriend and Wally styles love a chunky shoe or boot, Her and Trouser styles suit something sleeker, and a cuffed trouser or a midi skirt is the easiest way to put them on display.
Looking after them
These are made to last if you treat them kindly. Wash on a cool gentle cycle and skip the high heat tumble dryer, which is what preserves the colour, the softness and that signature stretch over time. Customers who follow this tell us their pairs still look new after months of constant wear.
Buying Le Bon Shoppe in the UK
As a UK stockist we hold a wide range in stock, ship nationwide daily, and now deliver to the USA and Northern Ireland too. Every order is packed by hand with a note, gift wrapping is available, and Edinburgh locals can come and feel the difference between the styles in person. Browse the full Le Bon Shoppe collection to find your colour.
