{"product_id":"chaussettes-armee-italienne-deadstock","title":"Italian Army Socks, Long","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItalian army socks, deadstock that was never issued\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Italian army socks come from a stock made for the Italian army and never used, which is what is called deadstock. They are new, but they are no longer made: when the stock runs out, it is gone for good. They were made in Italy to a service-issue construction, to hold up every day and stay comfortable in a shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMercerised cotton, an unexpected fineness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn is mercerised cotton. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mercerisation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMercerisation\u003c\/a\u003e, invented in 1844 by John Mercer, treats cotton with caustic soda: the fibre becomes stronger, takes dye better and gains a lustrous look. Knitted in a dense, fine satin weave, the yarn gives a sock with a smooth hand and a slightly shiny finish, far from the rustic image that goes with military surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA long model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is long, as military issue required. The sock does not slip down into the shoe during the day, and the lower leg stays covered when you sit, which is the only time a short sock shows. The knit is stretchy and breathable, and fits the foot without bunching or squeezing the ankle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size, for EU shoe sizes 39 to 45 (UK 6 to 10.5, US 7 to 11.5): the stretch knit adapts to the shape of the foot. Thin despite their density, they fit as well in a dress shoe as in a boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear Italian army socks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ankle boots or work shoes, with \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/utility-pant-fatigue\"\u003efatigue trousers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/cargo-pant-kaki\"\u003ekhaki cargos\u003c\/a\u003e: the olive carries the military wardrobe down to the ankle. With chinos and dress shoes, their fineness lets them go unnoticed. For a hot climate and long walks, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/chaussettes-armee-anglaise-deadstock\"\u003eBritish army socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable with no special care: 30 °C (86 °F), normal cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn them inside out before washing to remove lint and protect the knit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid the tumble dryer, which shrinks the foot and tires the elastic. Air dry flat or hang by the heel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Champ de Manoeuvres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39676766683221,"sku":null,"price":11.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7115\/4005\/files\/chaussette_militaria_sable_kaki_armee_italienne_technique_Champ_de_manoeuvres6.jpg?v=1789671079","url":"https:\/\/champdemanoeuvres.com\/en-us\/products\/italian-army-socks-deadstock","provider":"Champ de Manoeuvres ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}