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Made from a fine, skin-soft and highly breathable, fast drying fabric with 4-way stretch, Glenmuir Performance Underwear 9-Inch Leg shorts offer a superior wearing experience for all users, but particularly those with active lifestyles. Thermally protective and moisture wicking, the shorts keep skin dry to keep you feeling fresh and comfortable. Another comfort detail is the four needle flat lock stitched seams that lay flat against the skin to avoid chafing. The shorts have an air circulating breathable mesh panel at the front, with a right handed keyhole fly, woven stretch waistband and an extra long 9 inch (23cm) inseam leg. This style is also available in a 3-inch and a 6-inch leg.

Sock Shop £20.99

Almost as pure as the essential foodstuff it is produced from, milk fibre might just be the most innovative, luxurious and skin-loving material you ever put against your feet. British designed and Italian made from actual milk protein, Milkteds® believe that their socks are the most scientifically advanced, comfortable medical grade compression products ever.These Men's and Ladies Milkteds® Everyday Compression Footless Socks offer a comfortable, circulation boosting effect that works in the background as you go abut your daily life to keep your feet, ankles and legs invigorated. Milkteds® Everyday Compression Footless Socks provide graduated compression at 18-22 mm Hg, British Standard Class II.The milk yarn's natural amino acids can actively nourish and soften the skin, while being fully antibacterial and anti-fungal. It is also hygroscopic, absorbing moisture to keep legs fresh and dry. Soft comfort cuffs to the top and bottom hold without constriction, allowing the graduated compression to do its work.Compared to other compression products, Milkteds® are easy to pull on and off without special efforts. In a seated position, roll each footless sock on with your thumbs inside, working progressively up the foot, pulling upward past the ankle, and towards the knee. Footless Milkteds® should not be worn over the knee though (although the footed ones can be).The footless style allows you to wear your favourite sandals barefoot, or choose your preferred foot socks to accompany your Milkteds®.Milkteds® compression footless socks or calf supports actually benefit from regular washing, as it helps restore the elasticity, maintain the compression factor and prolong the lifespan of this luxury milk-fibre. Milkteds® recommend hand washing in a wash bag and in cold water using a gentle soap, although their socks and calf supports can be machine washed, using no higher than a 30° gentle wash cycle and mild detergent. They advise against using fabric conditioners, bleaching, ironing or dry cleaning their products and suggest air-drying whenever possible, although a low heat tumble dryer is acceptable.Milkteds® recommend that compression socks should ideally be replaced after three months of regular use or six months of occasional use to maintain the correct level of compression.(04/15)

Sock Shop £35.99

To just describe these gorgeous, decorated Italian tights as having a tattoo design is to do them rather a disservice, but Levante Desideria Tattoo Floral Tights they are - a sheer, sheen legged 20-denier design with large floral line art motifs sparingly scattered over the weave.If you're scared of needles, then Levante's own fine needle weaving has solved the problem for you, putting a new spin on florals for legs. These tattoo motif-patterned tights feature a slight, leg-loving sheen. Sleek and sheer to the waist, Levante Desideria Tattoo Floral Tights can be worn with absolutely any length of skirt. The tights have a flat woven waistband, equally flat body seams and a cotton gusset.(05/15)

Sock Shop £14.99

Decorated with scattered angelfish and starfish motifs in an array of colours, this sweet pair of babies Falke Fish Catspads Socks with Starfish Grip, from their ‘Catspad' range, is wholly designed for protection and comfort for your little one. The cotton rich material is terry loop cushioned for added warmth and padding to care for their feet and toes. The soles are studded with soft, star-shaped anti-slip grips for safer toddling.The decorative scalloped edge cuffs of these Falke Fish Catspads Socks with Starfish Grip are elastic ribbed for hold, as is the ankle, to stop the socks being kicked off by accident. Reinforcement has been added to all the typical ‘stress zones' to ensure better durability.

Sock Shop £7.99

These lightweight Nike No Show trainer socks ensure a superior fit. The arch support and Y-stitch heel pocket are both designed to create a secure, stable and comfortable fit. Made rich from combed cotton, these trainer socks are super soft and lightweight.

Sock Shop £8.99

Support with a sheer, natural look for legs, pull on these Aristoc Medium Compression Support Sheer Tights at the start of a long and the deceptively light 15 denier weave will give your legs the continuous compression they need to counteract aches and swelling, keeping you looking at your elegant best.The light, factor 6 graduated support in these English-made tights helps to stop swollen ankles by encouraging circulation, keeping blood moving in the right direction. Aristoc Medium Compression Support Sheer Tights are manufactured with a comfort waistband and flat seams, making them near-invisible under just about any outfit with no seam lines. The tights have a shadow toe and panty-style body with sewn-in cotton gusset.

Sock Shop £7.99

Beautifully made, and beautifully understated too, in a single block colour damask weave, Elle Floral Bloom Tights are subtly patterned and lightly textured - perfect for the usually pattern-shy. Thanks to this, the pretty buds and blooms won't dominate your outfit, unless you want them to by choosing a bold contrast of colours.The body section of these Elle Floral Bloom Tights is plain, with flat seams, an elasticated waistband and a full gusset panel for maximum comfort.(07/14)

Sock Shop £8.99

Unless they notice the distinctive Tommy Hilfiger's signature three colour block branding, woven subtly on the side ankle of these plain, single colour combed cotton socks, few people are likely to be wowed on sight by your taste in socks, but they are superb in their simplicity.This twin pack from American designer brand Tommy Hilfiger is lightweight, beautifully soft and gorgeously cotton rich for cool, breathable comfort. The great feel extends to the hand linked toes for smooth seams, meaning no irritating bumps and lumps to rub across your toes.(08/13)

Sock Shop £12.99