RoToTo Socks

RoToTo socks at The Sporting Lodge are made in Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture — a region in Japan renowned for its specialist sock-making. As an official UK stockist, we offer a broad selection of Japanese socks crafted on vintage knitting machines, produced in small batches, and made with high-quality yarns, designed for everyday comfort and long-lasting wear.

The collection includes thick Double Face socks with merino wool and organic cotton for colder conditions, breathable Washi Pile crews for warmer weather, and versatile staples such as Coarse Ribbed Old School, Organic Daily, City Socks and three-pack athletic styles. You’ll also find Room Socks, pile boot socks, and selected beanies and scarves — all made with the same focus on structure, comfort and durability.

Most RoToTo socks follow standard UK sizing: Small (UK 4–6), Medium (UK 6–8) and Large (UK 8–11). Some women’s and room sock styles are available in one size fits all. Choose the size closest to your usual footwear. Opt for the smaller size for a closer fit in walking boots, or go up a size if you prefer a looser fit in lounge and indoor socks.

Use the filters to narrow your selection by style, material, or colour, and find RoToTo socks suitable for walking, commuting, travel, or relaxing at home. For a full breakdown of styles, materials and sizing, visit our RoToTo Socks Guide. 

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About RoToTo Socks

Choosing RoToTo Socks by Use

This quick reference helps match RoToTo socks to how you intend to wear them.

  • Cold weather and hiking: Double Face socks, chunky pile boot styles and wool-rich crews provide extra insulation and cushioning, ideal for walking boots and cold-weather footwear.
  • Milder days and everyday wear: Lightweight crews such as Organic Daily, City Socks and blends with hemp or washi yarn pair comfortably with trainers, loafers or casual boots without adding bulk.
  • Indoor comfort: Room Socks, Loose Pile and Comfy Room designs offer a soft feel and relaxed fit for home use. Some styles include printed grips on the sole to help with stability on smooth floors.
  • Multi-pack and gift options: Three-pack athletic crews and ribbed sock sets offer a simple size choice, making them well suited to gifting or updating your sock drawer with ease.

Materials Used in RoToTo Socks

  • Merino wool: Offers warmth, breathability and natural odour resistance for longer wear.
  • Organic cotton: Provides a soft touch and is easy to care for day to day.
  • Washi paper yarn: Creates a lightweight, quick-drying fabric suited to warmer weather and more active use.
  • Hemp and recycled fibres: Found in selected styles to add durability and support a lower-impact approach to manufacturing.

Fit, Sizing and Care

RoToTo socks are designed to stay securely in place, with a shaped heel and supportive mid-foot, without causing tightness at the cuff. If you are between sizes, choose based on intended use — a closer fit is better for walking or hiking to limit movement inside footwear, while a roomier fit can be more comfortable for lounge styles or room socks.

To care for RoToTo socks, turn them inside out before washing. Use a gentle cycle at a low temperature with mild detergent. Avoid bleach and fabric softener, and line-dry when possible. This helps preserve cushioning, elasticity and colour over time.

RoToTo FAQs

Yes, RoToTo socks generally fit true to size. Most styles are available in Small (UK 4–6), Medium (UK 6–8) and Large (UK 8–11). If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size for a closer fit in boots or the larger size for a more relaxed feel in room socks and lounge styles.

The best RoToTo socks for winter are the Double Face styles, chunky pile boot socks and wool-rich Room Socks. These designs blend merino wool and cotton for warmth and cushioning while remaining breathable, making them suitable for cold days outdoors and at home.

RoToTo socks use fibres such as merino wool, organic cotton, hemp, washi paper yarn and recycled materials. Each yarn blend is chosen to balance comfort, durability, breathability and warmth, depending on whether the sock is intended for walking, daily wear or indoor use.

Yes, RoToTo socks work well for walking and hiking. Designs such as Double Face, Washi Pile and chunky pile boot socks feature cushioning, breathable knit structures and reinforced heels and toes. These details help manage moisture and support comfort on longer or more active days.

Yes, many RoToTo socks are effectively unisex, with sizing based on UK shoe sizes rather than gender. Sizes usually range from Small (UK 4–6) to Large (UK 8–11), and The Sporting Lodge also stocks selected women’s RoToTo styles and colourways which can be filtered on the site.

RoToTo socks are crafted in Japan using vintage knitting machines, small-batch production and carefully chosen yarns. Made in and around Koryo Town in Nara Prefecture, they combine precise construction, thoughtful use of materials and a focus on long-term comfort and durability compared with mass-produced socks.