Viking socks, Early medieval socks (Skjoldehamn, Scandinavia, Western Europe) X c.

Archeologists found parts of a pair of short socks (leistr) inside some shoes. These weren't whole socks, but rather pieces: a nearly complete leg part the top of the other leg part, and a fragment of the toe. Interestingly, all the pieces were made from twilled woolen fabric (most likely brown and gray) that had been sewn together.

The most important element of socks is the fabric.
We use exclusively hand-woven wool textiles in a 2/2 twill weave, produced using traditional techniques. All fabrics are plant-dyed, resulting in natural, historically plausible colors consistent with early medieval dyeing practices. The twill weave provides strength, flexibility, and excellent thermal properties while remaining fully appropriate for early medieval reconstructions.

Sizing

Socks are available in standard sizes.

Ordering & Production Time

• This is a made-to-order garment.

• The standard production time is up to 2 months.

• An express order option is available:

  • production time: up to 7 days

  • +25% surcharge added to the base price