Shooting Socks and Garters

Welcome to our Shooting Socks & Garters collection — an essential component of field attire, combining secure support with comfort for long days outdoors. Our selection includes premium shooting socks engineered for stability and breathability, paired with well-designed garters to keep your stockings firmly in place without slipping.

 

We feature products from respected brands like Beretta, Chevalier, Pennine, Purdey, and Barbour. Each item is designed to provide a reliable fit, durability, and performance in various weather conditions and terrain. Whether you're walking the peg, navigating dense cover, or on driven days, our socks and garters are crafted to perform.

Explore our range of merino wool socks, elasticated garters, patterned styles, and technical blends — designed to support your gear and help you concentrate on what matters: the shot.

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Shooting Socks and Garters

About Shooting Socks and Garters

How to Choose the Right Shooting Socks & Garters

Choosing the right combination of sock and garter can make a difference in comfort, fit, and performance. Below are key factors to guide you.

Material & Thermal Performance

  • Merino wool & wool blends: Excellent for regulating temperature — warm in cold weather, breathable when warm. The Shooting Sock Company uses premium yarns knitted in the UK. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Reinforced fibres: Look for socks with reinforced heel and toe zones (e.g. wool/nylon blends) to resist wear. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Elastic & stretch: Garters should use elasticated or adjustable mechanisms that provide tension without cutting into your leg.

Fit & Compatibility with Shoots

Socks should reach sufficiently high (just below the knee typically) and match your breeks in length. Use garters that match the pressure needed without slipping. In driven shoots or when walking rugged terrain, a firmer grip helps avoid slippage.

Pattern & Aesthetic Considerations

Some shooters prefer classic patterns and colours (tweed tones, Argyles) that coordinate with their shooting outfits. Sock & garter sets are often offered in matching tones, especially in British shooting clothing. Farlows and other brands showcase classic designs and embroidered options. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Care & Maintenance

To prolong life, turn socks inside out and wash with wool-safe detergent. Avoid high heat drying. Re-tension garters gently after use. Rotate pairs to let fibres recover.

Shooting Socks and Garters FAQs

Merino wool or wool blends with reinforcement offer warmth and durability. Technical blends may include nylon or elastic fibres to improve strength and fit.

Garters hold your stockings or socks in place, prevent trousers from riding up, and ensure consistent coverage along the leg when walking or bending.

Yes — many brands offer wide‑calf or extra‑length versions to suit different leg shapes and to ensure socks sit flush beneath garters.

Sets offer matched colour, pattern, and tension compatibility. But buying separately allows flexibility in mixing socks and garter styles.

Socks should sit high, with no sag or bulk at the ankle. Garters should provide secure grip without undue tightness or cutting into the leg.

Wash socks inside out using wool‑safe detergents and air‑dry. Garters should be rinsed and dried flat; avoid overstretching elastics.