Long thermal socks

Do you have to have socks? I can highly recommend fleece-lined tights from M&S.

Mens socks are much more generous size wise I find. I have small fat feet and always wear mens socks x
Otherwise have a look at Cosyfeet or the DB Wider Fit website

I bought some long grey socks from M&S early this winter, I saw them near the till when I was buying thermals. Not sure whether the socks are thermal, but they are jolly warm. I am wearing them now. Being grey they do look a little like school socks, but there again, it’s to keep warm not go to a fashion parade, an additional plus is that they do stay up, so I avoid the Nora Batty look when my trousers hitch up. I can’t wear thermal tights, I have never been able to find a pair that is long enough in the body, I am quite tall.

I got the same ones as you Lexi and in black as well as grey. Lovely and warm when I was away in -20 temperatures and stayed up in place, even though I’d walked miles.

Have you tried any of those outdoors/hiking shops? I'm sure they'd have warm thermal socks, though they might be a bit on the thick side unless you're wearing hiking boots.

Does everyone see this advert that keeps popping up in the posts?

Oopsadaisy1

Does everyone see this advert that keeps popping up in the posts?

Yes🤬

I use Nordic socks. They are wool and do the job. You can get long or short.

I find that leg warmers work well to cover the exposure between the top of my short socks and the bottom of my trousers.

Whitewavemark2

I use Nordic socks. They are wool and do the job. You can get long or short.

Yes, me too. Fabulously warm socks, keep my feet and lower legs toasty warm!

SunshineSally

Mens socks are much more generous size wise I find. I have small fat feet and always wear mens socks x
Otherwise have a look at Cosyfeet or the DB Wider Fit website

I have always bought men’s thermal socks even though my feet are not wide. They are a much better fit around the calves.

I buy men’s slippers as well. 😂

Thank you all so much for your advice!
Good Old Gransnet, eh?

Danni, snag tights and leggings are warm and cosy, really good with hm knitted woollen socks, easy to make

Another suggestion for hand knitted socks or leggings DanniRae - if you don't have a proper sock pattern I wonder if you could adapt a sleeve? With lots of rib for stretch-ability. I made my first leg-warmers many years ago by using a sock pattern and stopping before I got to the heel and casting off. You might need some elastic to keep them up - there's nothing more irritating than what I call ' a fally-down leg'.

Not exactly the last word in elegance but under your trousers/leggings no-one's going to see. I must admit I once found myself in an unexpected healthcare situation and the nurse was a little surprised at these er, underpinnings.

Try Cosyfeet

British Heart Foundation shops do a good line in thermals - socks, tights and leggings available here.

Nordic socks, knee high, wool.

Everyday when it's cold, warm feet, legs, and ankles.

I’d never heard of Nordic socks so did a quick google on eBay and you can get 5 pairs from £6.00 upwards, free p&p. I shall buy some.
I wear footless thermal tights from M&S and they are very good.

M&S lovely lightweight thermal thighs which I wear every day under my jeans and they keep me lovely and warm. They also do lightweight tops which I wear under my jumpers and they don’t feel bulky. Bought them last year but still selling them. I’ve stocked up.

Forsythia

I’d never heard of Nordic socks so did a quick google on eBay and you can get 5 pairs from £6.00 upwards, free p&p. I shall buy some.
I wear footless thermal tights from M&S and they are very good.

Footless tights creep up my legs, get all bunchy, stick at my lined jeans. How do you get around my slight problems, if I may ask?

I do, sometimes, wear tights under socks, but I'd like there to be a better way to stop the bunchys. I must be doing something wrong.

I’ve only used the ones from M&S and I find they don’t creep or bunch. I bought them because I struggle with getting ordinary tights on. I bought footless and wear with the matching thermal socks and with boots on you’d never know. Hope that helps.

I find M&S socks grip my legs and leave an uncomfortable mark - and I have quite skinny legs.

Norah

Forsythia

I’d never heard of Nordic socks so did a quick google on eBay and you can get 5 pairs from £6.00 upwards, free p&p. I shall buy some.
I wear footless thermal tights from M&S and they are very good.

Footless tights creep up my legs, get all bunchy, stick at my lined jeans. How do you get around my slight problems, if I may ask?

I do, sometimes, wear tights under socks, but I'd like there to be a better way to stop the bunchys. I must be doing something wrong.

I wear footless M&S tucked into woollen socks and like Forsythia there’s no bunching at all, very comfortable all day.
They are very lightweight thermals but very warm.

I found a solution! I have been wearing M&S thermal tights - bought last year - and they ride up and the gap between them and my socks is where I get cold. Today I put on some I haven't worn this year - I know because they are navy and my others are all black - and they are longer and don't ride up! The solution was there in my wardrobe and it's taken till now to realise it Grrrrr!!
But thanks again for all your help