Varusteleka L2 Boot Socks, Merino Wool

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The Finnish army boots socks are excellent, but make them out of quality merino wool, and they get even better! They're just like our army issue socks, but a little better in every way. The natural moisture-wicking properties of merino wool make these a viable option for year-round use. Read full description

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Measurements

FDF sizing

In line with FDF standards, the number of stripes on the cuff indicates the size.

37-39: blank
40-42: 1 stripe
43-45: 2 stripes
46-48: 3 stripes

Sized according to European shoe sizes, with corresponding common S, M, L etc. sizes in brackets. See the chart below for further reference:

Simple size | EU size | US shoe size | UK shoe size

X-Small | 34-36 | US 2½-4½ | UK 2-4

Small | 37-39 | US 5-7 | UK 4½-6½

Medium | 40-42 | US 7½-8½ | UK 7-8

Large | 43-45 | US 9-11 | UK 8½-10½

X-Large | 46-48 | US 12-14 | UK 11½-13½

The sock shrinks about 10% in the first wash. This is accounted for in the sizing.

Technical details and instructions

Material 64% merino wool, 36% polyamide. The polyamide is added to the mix to wear resistance; you can march countless miles before wearing these out.

The joys of merino wool

Merino wool is moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and self-rinsing. It's also machine-washable, but washing is usually unnecessary - wool cleans itself. These qualities make merino wool clothes superb for outdoor use. Oh, did we also mention how good they feel against your skin?

And oh yes, this stuff is mulesing-free!

Made in Finland.

Want to know where the merino wool comes from?

Our sock provider Sukkamestarit has joined the NATIVA™system, the purpose of which is to be able to trace the merino wool back to individual sheep farms. Because of this, you will also be able to find out where the wool for all our merino wool Särmä socks comes from.

From August 2020, the packages of new Särmä socks got a QR code that you can use to trace the source of the merino wool.

Wash and care

Machine wash at 40° C / 104° F, when needed. Wool cycle recommended. Air dry. Don't leave them in a wet lump after washing. Reshape them gently while still damp.

When not in use, a good shake and airing outside will magically cleanse the wool. You only need to wash merino wool if you see stains or the clothing starts to smell really bad. This usually requires lots of continuous use without airing.

Description

The Finnish army boots socks are excellent, but make them out of quality merino wool, and they get even better! They're just like our army issue socks, but a little better in every way. The natural moisture-wicking properties of merino wool make these a viable option for year-round use.

Choose at least four pairs of Varusteleka socks and get 10% off all of them!

A good sturdy boot sock
Terrycloth underside
64% merino wool, 36% polyamide
23.5 micron

Merino wool makes for a perfect base layer. To minimize chafing, you can wear thinner socks under these, for example, our standard merino socks. In cold weather conditions, you could wear a pair of thicker socks over these. Layering socks makes life better; it minimizes chafing. If you've chosen your materials correctly (you can't go wrong with wool), double-layered socks will not feel uncomfortably hot or too damp, even in hot weather.

The footbed side is terry cloth. This means the sock won't slide and wrinkle when worn.

L2 - Mid Layer

The second layer of the Varusteleka clothing system wicks moisture forward from the base layer and gives moderate thermal insulation. The L2 can also be used as a next-to-skin layer, which further adds to the flexibility of the system. Our mid-layer is made from a midweight merino wool blend; it is a bit more relaxed, fitting and noticeably warmer than the base layer.

Take a look at our Varusteleka Clothing System!

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