Founded in Germany in 1895, FALKE is now Europe's largest and oldest manufacturer of hosiery and underwear, with annual sales of 200 million euros. Although FALKE only began to produce women's stockings in 1959, it quickly won the market and consumer reputation for its high quality, and became well-known in China for the American drama Gossip Girl. FALKE has released a fully handmade sock made from Peruvian alpaca, limited to 10 pairs worldwide, priced at £726 per pair, which can be called the Hermès of socks. FALKE has also collaborated with ARMANI, BOSS, KENZO, Phillip Lim, Manolo Blahnik, Liberty and other brands to produce collaborative and customized models.
 
The Airport collection is FALKE's most distinctive men's socks, made of 60% wool and 23% cotton, using an exclusive mandarin duck cloth process, with an inner layer of cotton and an outer layer of ultra-fine virgin merino wool. The cotton inner lining is skin-friendly and moisture-absorbing, which is not easy to cause foot sensitivity, and the outer wool material has good air permeability, which can keep the feet at a suitable temperature at all times. In terms of details, the socks are made with an elongated ribbed design to prevent dropping, the nylon and lycra blend fabric is stretchy and close to the skin, and there are five sizes to choose from, covering size 39-48, so you can choose socks that look like they are tailor-made.
 
In terms of appearance, the Airport series is designed in solid colors, and the most colorful styles have 27 colors, which can be used to match suits to enhance the overall texture. Name embroidery services are also available, very thoughtful and personal. At present, some styles of the Airport series can be bought in China, and the socks are 259 yuan per pair, which is nearly double the price abroad, and the price is slightly tricky.
 
In addition to the popular Airport series, FALKE wool men's socks can also be bought in China with some other special series. The Bristol Pure series is made from merino wool with a content of up to 91%, with an all-over ribbed design, excellent warmth and stretch, and is priced at 299 yuan per pair. The Energizing series contains more than 50% chemical fiber blend, the socks are more elastic, and the high-cut design can cover the calf in a large area, which is very suitable for people with high leg pressure such as walking and standing for a long time, 499 yuan per pair. FALKE has opened counters in many cities in China, and it is also convenient to buy on e-commerce platforms.
 
The Cosy Wool collection for women looks similar to the Airport series at first glance, but the difference is that it is made of a blend of 30% wool and 17% cashmere, which instantly absorbs sweat compared to the cotton lining of the men's mandarin duck cloth, but the wool material is softer, which is suitable for women who are not prone to sweating on their feet. The socks are relatively light and thin, but they have a very strong thermal insulation ability, and can be worn with shoes and boots at will. Although there are only 16 colors, minus some low-key and calm dark colors of men's socks, more bright and bold colors are very suitable for lovers of beauty. However, the ribbed cuff of women's socks is shorter than that of men's socks, so the overall length is also shorter than that of men's socks, and only two sizes are available, and the price is 289 yuan per pair, which is slightly lower than the Airport series.
 
Women's pantyhose from the Soft Merino collection are also highly recommended, also made from mandarin duck fabric, made of 57% merino wool and 23% cotton, for warmth and comfort. Although it is pantyhose, the thickness is only slightly thicker than that of stockings, and it will not be transparent or bloated, and it is divided into 6 sizes, and it is cut and fitted, which can well modify women's curves while keeping warm. In addition to the hand-sewn toe of the socks, the heel and waist and crotch of the socks are reinforced, so you don't have to worry about such expensive socks being too fragile, the price of each is 639 yuan. Beauty-loving women who pursue grace but are afraid of the cold are worth a try.