$4 vs. $40 Socks: Which is the Better Value?

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4 жыл бұрын

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Socks have the unique ability to add a touch of color and interest to the lower half of the body without having to resort to expensive colored shoes. They are the gentleman’s secret weapon for bringing together an outfit and tying together the different elements of style.
A $40 sock comes in many sizes, the $4 socks in one or two sizes. While the material of the cheaper sock will make you sweat and the thickness of the toes and knit paired with the short length will make you uncomfortable the expensive over the calf sock in all-natural materials with a hand kettled linked toe with being comfortable and stylish all day.
Most importantly, the two-tone effect of the $40 socks gives you great versatility and the socks work with a large range of pants and shoes, whereas the unicolor $4 socks never quite work with your wardrobe the way you should.

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@JeMappelleFrikandel 4 жыл бұрын

Thrift stores often have unused pairs of 100% cotton made in Italy socks for 1 or 2 dollars, I usually pick up a pair whenever I visit them.

@joshuasteele4498 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like you took an easy route with this one. Comparing $4 and $40 items, that are not really trying to be the same thing, doesn’t seem equitable. I believe your product is a quality one. I’m sure most of your subscribers do as well. How about trying this again, but against a closer rival? There are plenty of sock vendors, selling over the calf lengths, that are in the $12 to $20 price points. At 10X, the delta is highly evident. At 3X or 2X, the gap closes and the $40 pair is better challenged to show a better value.

@johandavid9774 4 жыл бұрын

It is problematic to compare by price anyways. It should be more like what makes item good vs what makes it bad.

@corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 жыл бұрын

@@johandavid9774 - they're not really comparing. It's just advertising the socks they sell

@suem6004 4 жыл бұрын

Materials do make a difference. I am a professional handspinner and cashmere is not really a good choice for socks. Cashmere is short staple so can pill. I would rather go with wool which will keep up the socks and provide excellent moisture control. I have knit socks for my husband and he notices the difference. But perhaps I will check out Belvedere dress socks for him.

@labellaescrima1996 4 жыл бұрын

wool socks are fantastic for wicking away sweat and odours, and guess what they do keep you warm

@suem6004 4 жыл бұрын

Laurie Lee I have a little youtube channel Spinning the Past. Last year I showed how to process raw wool. Traditionally socks were from the ‘down’ breeds because they have such spring and memory. A good all breeds resource is The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook.

@jenniferschmitzer299 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wouldn’t do cashmere unless I wanted a felted bobbly mess lol. I haven’t knitted socks yet. I’ve got some 75wool25nylon sock yarn but I’m leery about turning heels socks seem so complex ( says she who made cat bordhis moebius scarf several times lol) .. I’d love an antique sock machine.. would be fun Just wondering, what wheels do you use if you spin a lot? Any particular breed you prefer to spin? I tried it.. I found spinning... tricky.

@CroatiaSurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Once you go expensive socks and underwear you never go back.

@nailakhan2876 4 жыл бұрын

6:17 my weird neighbour talking to the trees.

@Jkp1321 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like 95% of the subscribers of this publication can't afford to dress the way Sven likes men to

@owenhexley6426 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Patterson I think 95% will never buy $40 socks.

@jordanwebster1728 4 жыл бұрын

Owen Hexley I like classic mens clothing, but he’s right, it is pretty expensive compared to average clothing which is why many don’t bother. No pair of socks should even cost $40 imo.

@Cmez872 4 жыл бұрын

Sven is reaching the people he needs to reach to stay in business, the rest enjoy the content anyway.

@mikemccoy4832 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I agree, he often advocates shopping for used or vintage pieces and has his entire series on "is it worth it". Yes FB sells higher end accessories but they still remain fairly affordable for the quality they provide. I'm not buying $40 socks as I don't like thin socks but his socks aren't $150+ like some high end designers.

@haideral-baldawi2857 4 жыл бұрын

Cheap socks are the devil. I have a few Marcoliani socks and they are absolutely indestructible. There is a huge difference in functionality and quality of premium socks. I admit that it can get expensive, especially since you need lots of socks in different colours and patterns, but they really are worth the investment. Most quality items will initially cost a lot, but the long term cost per wear/use makes them quite affordable. That's what GG advocates for anyway.

@adamo4842 4 жыл бұрын

Difficult to appreciate the arguments presented due to bias. In my opinion it would be foolish not to try out $4 socks first and then evaluate whether lack of comfort, color, material and fit makes the case for going more expensive. Also, socks come in a spectrum as any garment. Surely there must be $8 socks that makes a compromise between the extremes.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

Of course Adam, I encourage you to try it for yourself. The yarn we use in our socks costs more than $8. What level of comfort vs. discomfort is worth your money is of course up to you. If you only ever know $4 socks or $8 socks you may not crave anything better because you don't know better, but once you have experienced a better sock you might not want to go back or maybe you do, who knows. The only way to find out is to test it.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

You even get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to and wait for the popup. www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/?

@carbonado2432 4 жыл бұрын

I am happy with my 1$ store socks, and the seasonal holiday designs always make me smile! Nutcracker, Chrismas Llama, Valentines socks...

@jayhightower5186 4 жыл бұрын

I wear Pantherella socks, which cost about $30 a pair. I like the Merino wool; I don't like having to wash them by hand.

@raphaelmendez2650 4 жыл бұрын

I've bought a couple pairs and they definitely are the best dress socks I've ever owned. They don't fall down at all and being very thin they don't bother me while I wear them. Looking to order the green/purple one and hoping the dark grey one with the burgundy/white clocks gets in stock soon.

@morganchilds9054 4 жыл бұрын

When I first started watching GG videos, I definitely found the look of the ribbed two-tone Fort Belvedere socks appealing... such a classic look, and the comfort of having over-the-calf socks is something that's missing in so many cheap socks--or even expensive socks for that matter. It's always been a massive pet peeve that tallish men like myself can't find quality socks at a decent price point. So... I coveted the FB socks as soon as I saw them. Having said that, I just cannot stomach a $40 (USD! That's $56 Canadian, plus shipping, and before any potential duties and taxes at the border) for a single pair of socks. We all know socks wear out and get lost all the time so I just can't wrap my head around $50 for a single pair. IF you're reading this and you agree with me, this next part is for you... because I did find a solution after some internet digging. Viccel socks. They come in more like $12-$18 per pair, have the same ribbed/two tone look and many of the other quality features mentioned in this video. They are made in Turkey, and though the shipping was NOT fast, they did get to me, and the quality for the price is extremely high. They are over the calf, nice and long, with really great elastics, made of a high quality cotton blend and they look and feel great to wear. I doubt they are quite as nice as the Fort Belvedere socks, but for me, they are working out great.

@taiteyard3567 Жыл бұрын

Those Viccel socks still in tact 2 years later? I looked on their site and I think they’re now called “Celchuk”

@morganchilds9054 Жыл бұрын

All my Viccel socks are still going strong, and I just received a shipment of five new pairs of the Celchyk socks and they’re dynamite. Came way faster in the mail too. Not quite as much selection as when they were viccell.

@jgagnier 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip, fellow Canadian. GG socks look amazing, but I also can't stomach the cost.

@duplicateyeti6883 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully for me my feet don't sweat much, and since I've got slightly shorter legs basically all of my socks go over the calf anyways. With my college budget, if I'm spending 40 bucks on clothes, it's not gonna be on socks 😂

@MiniPaintAdventurer 4 жыл бұрын

Duplicate Yeti I hear you. I would never have been able to justify buying these in college. But as I wore out my socks after college, and I had better employment, I slowly started replacing them with better quality. The FB socks I’ve gotten have lasted years now with no sign of slowing down.

@MartinParnham 4 жыл бұрын

I do suffer with hot/sweaty feet (the key is airing your feet and not wearing socks as much as possible) so I’m starting to consider more expensive socks now I have a bit of a higher budget!

@pitiedvod 4 жыл бұрын

I suffer from sweaty feet in cheaper socks from the poor material and then my feet get clamy and cold throughout the day and will start to smell. Thankfully I have progressed over the years to being able to afford better quality ones and keep my feet warm in the colder weather.

@RodrigoSantos-op6hk 4 жыл бұрын

Would you please make a video on indoor garments such as slippers, robes, pajamas, etc. I would much appreciate it, as I am sure others would.

@carltrotter7622 4 жыл бұрын

1:14 - Are those the prototype Fort Belvedere slippers again? Hinting at something are we?

@scottyu4425 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is his slipper with the monogram made by a bespoke maker

@JRenardLeatherCo 4 жыл бұрын

you’re lookin a touch slimmer, Rafael. i see you’re doing some lockdown workouts🏋️

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

This was filmed long before the lockdown but thank you

@lucafwn 4 жыл бұрын

A very interesting video. As usual, you get what you pay for, and it's very difficult to find real knee high socks unless you are ready to pay a bit more than the discount price.

@kletts42 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a couple pairs of FB socks and they are very nice and work very well with my outfits. They stay up and don't feel uncomfortable. Costly, yes, but they do work and last.

@blockavelli 4 жыл бұрын

Personally I like the subject of socks, and naturally i have the $40 pair

@jonathanrouse 4 жыл бұрын

Aireney Kirkendoll Mmm, yes, quite

@clintony3000 4 жыл бұрын

Did it feel funny jumping around and filming socks on your feet? Cause it sure looked funny lol. Great video as always, I recently ordered Viccel socks and hoping they will be decent. Will definitely be getting Fort Belvedere once I save up some money!

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

We do a lot for our viewers and customers

@bigb77 3 жыл бұрын

I order mine Blue Socks with Red and White Clocks in Cotton Thanks for Great Details in videos Guys

@murzilkasochi 4 жыл бұрын

Your socks are very good looking. Waiting for you to get my size(L) back in stock!

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

Should be in stock for most socks but we will get a restock soon. You can even get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to You even get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/? and wait for the popup.

@Aggnog 4 жыл бұрын

There are cheaper full length over-the-calf socks usually made with a merino blend or cotton, but here in europe there aren't too many options except falke and a few others for the high end. What I want to know is what to go in terms of material for in the summer if i want OTC instead of going for no-show socks. Another issue i have with expensive socks is that you still need to buy a lot of pairs in order to rotate and not have to wash them all the time, so the investment increases rapidly.

@rade1809 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, for that reason I use cheaper socks for my work and day to day with conservative colors (black, navy, grey, brown and khaki), and use my falke and pantherella shadow stripe ones for special occasions.

@kennethjohnson6141 3 жыл бұрын

The purple and white otc socks are not on your website or the black and white. I really love to purchase some

@MiniPaintAdventurer 4 жыл бұрын

I have 9 pairs of FB socks. I love them a lot. What’s the lifespan you place on them? My first pair is 3 years old and shows almost no wear.

@dannovarius 4 жыл бұрын

Have you worn them often? Are they wool? How do you wash them? Sorry for the interrogation :)

@MiniPaintAdventurer 4 жыл бұрын

dannovarius I wear each pair weekly and machine wash after each use. These are cotton. I was worried they’d be too hot for my climate but they seem to not over-insulate. One thing I love is that they are very smooth and don’t catch on the fabric of my slacks. This prevents the pilling I’ve experienced with cheaper or even medium priced socks like Gold Toe or Piere Henry.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

@@dannovarius We have a video on how to wash the socks here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqdihLeflbyRkqM.html we have socks in different materials. All is described on the website. www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/?

@Phisherman86 4 жыл бұрын

Beyond quality you are going to find patterns and styles much classier at the 40 dollar level

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

Very true

@raisingswayneys 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a pregnant woman who will never wear men’s dress socks... but here I am watching.

@mikemccoy4832 4 жыл бұрын

I like every aspect of the more expensive socks except for the thinkness. I can't stand thin socks. Entertaining and informative nonetheless!

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

We might have some thicker winter quality socks in the works, stay tuned! That being said, the really expensive silk socks are all super thin.

@admindoozy7436 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about dressing for leisure or how a gentleman should dress at home?

@EdTomos 3 ай бұрын

Higher and materials don't necessarily last longer. Often times they last shorter.

@sammcbride2149 4 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered this.....watching now.

@Zareldo 4 жыл бұрын

$4 socks are for men who cant spend $200 to get 5 pairs of socks 😐

@MiniPaintAdventurer 4 жыл бұрын

Zareldo it all depends on how fast you go through socks. Once they won’t stay up anymore, or they’re pilling like crazy, those $4 socks are done. How often do you find that you replace your socks?

@Zareldo 4 жыл бұрын

@@MiniPaintAdventurer I myself dont wear dress socks regularly as my job doesn't require it, but assuming you do, I doubt the expensive dress socks last 10x as long as the inexpensive ones

@hpottstock 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zareldo I wear over-the-calf socks Mon-Fri (or I used to until March) They do last if you have enough pairs and look after them. It's an expensive one-off purchase for items that last at least a whole year, but they could easily last more.

@carbonado2432 4 жыл бұрын

I bought 20 dollar Buy-it-for-lifetime warranty wool socks, thought I overpaid...

@steveeab2364 4 жыл бұрын

While not dress socks I just bought some Thorlos and Darn Tough socks at $12 to $20 a pair and I thought they were expensive! Overall I bought them for some similar reasons you mentioned about the $40 dress socks so I understand your points.

@miltmarhoffer729 4 жыл бұрын

Because of my feet sweating, I use white cotton cushion socks especially during err to very tender feet

@namelessone3339 4 жыл бұрын

I have very sweaty feet and cotton just gets gets soggy; I like wool, but it's become very difficult to find high-percentage wool dress socks. I also have large curvaceous calves so OTC socks cut in at the top. I found house-brand lightweight 80% merino wool OTC black socks at a still-independant top-shelf department store which work very well for me. (And those socks contributed to winning the 'Mr. Sexy Legs' contest at my niece's wedding reception!)

@labellaescrima1996 4 жыл бұрын

That's because you don't know where and what to look for: Injinji,Tibetan sock, , Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Smartwool, Wigwam, Eddie Bauer, Patagonia, etc., they are made with merino wool, some of them have a life guarantee and they are about $18.00 to 35.00 a pair, so go hunt you can find them in sport stores and online

@namelessone3339 4 жыл бұрын

@@labellaescrima1996 - Those are thicker outdoor socks, not lightweight dress socks. And at $18.00 to 35.00, what you recommend costs more than what I found.

@eyeheartsushi2212 4 жыл бұрын

Nameless One Why not mention the name of the store?

@steveeab2364 4 жыл бұрын

@@namelessone3339 ive worn my Darn Tough socks as dress socks before.

@amadejpesko 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice video. Usefull.😄😄

@coreymason9359 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was very educational,, learning something.

@shakezmaybe3192 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry Raphael. Being a broke college kid, I could only dream to be like you. Hopefully, your company, Fort Belvedere will last long enough for me to buy the socks. Please don't let any corporate entity to take over your company as they may reduce the outstanding quality of your goods.

@CrystalRuizEnriquez 4 жыл бұрын

I have pizza socks, I'm a woman, but I agree, they are over rated. Can't really wear them with anything, so I wear them at home, or when I wear boots. They're cute, but not exactly practical.

@Methodsaimon Жыл бұрын

children socks cheap garbage thats what it is nothing more!

@johnduckworth474 4 жыл бұрын

I do like the idea of a gentleman's socks being his secret weapon!

@IssaBass 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question about lapel pins. I know you wear them through the button hole on the lapel, but I was wondering if it would be appropriate to wear two lapel pins, one on each lapel. Would it damage the suit if I wore a pin on the lapel without the buttonhole? Thanks!

@DavakiDnD 4 жыл бұрын

It will damage most linens, most cottons, and some wools, it depends on the fabric as well as the weight of the fabric and if it has a nappe. Perhaps ask a your tailor. As for style, it would probably look strange if they were two different designs, and gimmicky if they were the same design. I would stick to one.

@eyeheartsushi2212 4 жыл бұрын

Issa_Bass It will look weird anyway so why bother?

@gcmacyman 2 жыл бұрын

There's also middle priced socks. For years I wore Gold Toe dress socks and they stay up, are very comfortable and have better materials for sweat and odor control. And they have a lot of nice new styles too.

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

Each to his own. The gold toe socks I have tried were not for mw

@gcmacyman 2 жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette That's ok too. Another good sock is The Proper Sock, they are left and right foot specific, they are dress socks that function like an athletic sock and have all kinds of great features and look good too. But to your point, to each his own.

@eveliinatistelgren172 4 жыл бұрын

Why no lamb gloves in chamois yellow? Is there a rule for when a color can be peccary?

@paulbentley6516 3 жыл бұрын

love the sweater with the latest elbow airation technology

@waltersickinger263 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you said “10 times as much” as opposed to “10 times more”. It’s nice to hear someone who understands the language.

@mikav8206 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Men should also note that 40$ socks can easily 10x outlast 4$ socks. I have primarily used Pantherella's quality socks about 3 years and they all still look like new. Some very cheap so-called sport socks I recently bought disintegrated in less than 10 days of use. And the feeling of dry feet in wool socks and good shoes is just priceless.

@fridayyb0y 4 жыл бұрын

im never gonna pay 40 dollars for ONE pair of socks

@simongaywanjala598 4 жыл бұрын

💀

@crotchet6439 4 жыл бұрын

If those socks last 10 times longer than the cheap ones you'll have better value for what you buy.

@mattiasakemalm1412 4 жыл бұрын

Me neither

@mrjakobt 4 жыл бұрын

I‘d suggest looking into Falke, if you live in Europe. The have amazing OTC socks for 20-40€ depending on the material.

@BBS_Robski 4 жыл бұрын

me neither mate & some of these on IG that get them for free & then post a link in their bio to purchase make me chuckle, like i'm going to buy @ that price when they're giving out free !

@Keysala79 4 жыл бұрын

Raphael is the best and very funny as well . I like it 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@dirgniflesuoh7950 4 жыл бұрын

And this is why I knit wool socks. For myself and for anyone in my family who wants a pair.

@ZZMJo 4 жыл бұрын

Grandma! How are you? I loved to wear knitted wool socks, particularly my grandma Xmas gift, even if everybody said I was crazy.😎

@watuzi 4 жыл бұрын

What socks to get for loafers?

@catatonicbug7522 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish I could get colorful compression socks. I have to wear 30/40 compression socks, and all I can find from the quality brands like Medi are tan, brown, black, grey, and navy. I need more color from my socks!

@Manuel421 4 жыл бұрын

Basically don't buy the Dockers socks? I'll think about purchasing the Fort Belvedere ones once I save up excellent and helpful content as always!

@marciodeabreus5248 4 жыл бұрын

accent so strong! where yuh from zaddy?

@CrystalRuizEnriquez 4 жыл бұрын

I love socks...people don't seem to understand how socks are important

@ssxxxss 4 жыл бұрын

Even boxers make a dramatic change.

@CrystalRuizEnriquez 4 жыл бұрын

@@ssxxxss its true. Fashion choices may seem like a frivolity but everything is important. Even basic necessities, such as socks and underwear impact a person and their actions. Like with women, lingerie makes a difference. And the material is also very important.

@alexanderliving4997 4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Ruiz Material is the most important thing

@christophsebastians.6917 4 жыл бұрын

Could you please a Video „IS IT WORTH IT?“ about Mackintosh Rain Coat / Maglia Umbrella?

@valasarius 4 жыл бұрын

General Message of this Channel: Buy expensive, dont give Polyester a Chance!

@ZZMJo 4 жыл бұрын

@Wuanslm And sometimes polyester is more expensive than (cheap) cashmere. What would you choose?

@Thicbladi 3 жыл бұрын

I have had cotton socks in the past they are waaaaay too itchy

@teekue 4 ай бұрын

@@Thicbladi Try filo scozia. Way smoother than anything else.

@AverageNiceGuy 2 жыл бұрын

13 pairs of Fort Belvedere socks delivered today. I am impressed. Thank you. Now, maybe I have a chance to keep up with the style of the European lady I am with :-)

@MartinParnham 4 жыл бұрын

What is your shipping cost to UK? Socks look good but probably a non-starter if there’s a hefty postage charge on top.

@AndreMonz 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it if you are outside of USA. You will get a high customs house bill to pay in order to get it released by the courier and the shipping cost will be quite high as well. I would love to buy their products but, in the end, it's final price is unjustifiable.

@teekue 4 ай бұрын

If you're in the UK just buy Corgi or Pantherella. If you're in Europe buy Calzesabas or one of the many of the Bresciani whitelabels.

@adityaoak1363 4 жыл бұрын

So costlier is always better?

@RannonSi 4 жыл бұрын

Personally I usually spend around the $9-16 on socks. But like I think I mentioned in one of your older videos. A large reason I don't buy more expensive socks is because this video is pretty much the first time I've seen a seller (including the packaging) actually trying to justify the prices e.g. I've seen branded socks beside no-branded socks and the difference was price and packaging (as far as I could see from the the ingredient list and through the packaging). Now the question is, where's the sweet spot? IMO, that's actually a problem I've noticed in quite a few different segments, that you're just expected to just know the difference between thing and they can't be arsed to justify or explain it themselves. TL:DR I like that you've made a comparison and wish more would do that! ;)

@GameTesterBootCamp Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the video but does selling your own brand of socks create a conflict of interest?

@mbogucki1 4 жыл бұрын

I got a compromise. Buy $10 to $15 socks.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

Or get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to You even get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/? and wait for the popup.

@teekue 4 ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Save 40 bucks by spending 100! 😉

@abgejudged4401 4 жыл бұрын

Could you please so a Video about suit supply?

@ulyssesaguirre3084 2 жыл бұрын

You should make a tuxedo /black tie fort beldevere

@phillipyao4260 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a new design of sock for Fort Belvedere at 5:37?

@The_Thin_White_Duke 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent comparison, but let's not go to extremes. Compare the less obvious things. For example, viccel vs. fort belvedere!

@timspare80 Жыл бұрын

The brown and green FB sock in the thumbnail 🤤🤤🤤

@SvenArnhold 4 жыл бұрын

I got "burned" by a few pairs of shadow stripe socks from Falke. 3 of 4 pairs have been totally worn out (huge holes, impossible to fix) within only 10 months, wearing one pair for 5 days each week. Each pair costs around 15 EUR. Any advise if it was poor quality, or just me walking around to much?

@mikav8206 4 жыл бұрын

Try Pantherella instead, excellent quality already in 20€ price range. My experience with Falke was that they were not much different from cheap super market socks.

@SvenArnhold 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikav8206 Very good hint, thank you! I ordered them and am currently wearing them. They look and feel very good. Now to find out how long they will last on my feet ... :)

@alexanderliving4997 4 жыл бұрын

Those 4 dollars socks are rubbish. In Italy I can find 100% cotton over the calf socks for 2€ per pair.

@alexanderliving4997 4 жыл бұрын

Louis ADVENIER can't buy them online, it's "coop centro italia", like a Walmart in USA.

@57broski 3 жыл бұрын

Once you wear a pair of high quality, over the calf socks (like those from Ft. Belvedere), you'll never want to go back. I have one pair from Ft. Belvedere at the time of this comment and they are so much better than any other pair I have in my wardrobe. Even if you aren't sold on the idea that $40 socks are worth it, I still recommend you buy one pair and try them for yourself.

@sniffadoghq 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video quick question where is your accent from? Thanks again 🙏

@carltrotter7622 4 жыл бұрын

Germany I believe.

@sniffadoghq 4 жыл бұрын

Carl Trotter Thank you thought it was just worth the ask. It’s a very enchanting voice that keeps me interested

@carltrotter7622 4 жыл бұрын

@@sniffadoghq :D

@zombis89fisto 4 жыл бұрын

I know you did did a video about the iron rangers but Ralph do you actually own a pair I really wonder

@Clarkson350 4 жыл бұрын

Socks that cost between 10-20 dollars is the norm. If I paid 40 dollars for a pair and put my toenail through them it would be quite aggravating. My socks don't normally fall down unless they are worn. I try to buy socks that are mostly cotton with a little spandex.

@ahmadsheikh8773 4 жыл бұрын

whats your intro music name

@philipphartmann2059 4 жыл бұрын

„Viccel“ and „Pantharella“ sell great men’s dress socks for an affordable price.

@MarkWilliams-gy9bi 4 жыл бұрын

Would you be so kind as to make a video about the brand Paul Frederick? Perhaps along the lines of: "Is it worth it".

@qadoshezkaton 4 жыл бұрын

What is your height Sven? thank you :)

@Mr_ToR 3 жыл бұрын

I have a cache of quality socks that I bought about 10 and 15 years ago. So I almost never buy socks. The problem is that a small number of the socks just disintegrated sitting there in 10 years without even being worn once. They are stored good and the non-problematic socks are just fine. I had the same issue with two sneakers too. Stored about 10 years new shoes in good condition and disintegration. I believe long term existence is not a design goal for many of the modern products.

@Felix-zz2bz 4 жыл бұрын

The Gentleman's Gazette should definetly produce shoes!

@Rarkal 4 жыл бұрын

What socks do we wear with shorts? Thanks

@nathana.4752 4 жыл бұрын

google it

@dannovarius 4 жыл бұрын

No socks or no-show socks.

@labellaescrima1996 4 жыл бұрын

NONE, EVER, NEVER...Unless you play golf then you get the just below the knee, closer to the knee than the calf go in a golf pro shop they will help you out

@alexanderliving4997 4 жыл бұрын

Rarkal no-show socks, 100% light cotton 👍

@benderbendingrofriguez3300 4 жыл бұрын

waiting for the video comparing Brooks Brothers and Indochino.

@Officialhelpkenet 4 жыл бұрын

My life hack for buying cheap over-the-calf socks is to buy women's socks. They unfortunately don't come in too many colours, but they're long enough to stay up all day. Of course the quality of the fabric isn't very high, but if you're on a budget and want to be able to buy socks at the supermarket, women's socks do the trick. So far no one's noticed!

@jakub.anderwald 4 жыл бұрын

Can you link some examples? I am interested as well :)

@ZZMJo 4 жыл бұрын

Don't laugh at me, but once I bought children/boys socks because men socks were too big (they had only 8/9 size) and I wanted blue/green , blue/blue stripes socks.

@smoothm6539 4 жыл бұрын

I won't recommend cheap sockes coz some cheap quality gives bad smelly feet from long day of wear

@jroe8089 4 жыл бұрын

It cracks me up how a lot of guys are going for the colorful socks now. And to show them off they wear high waters halfway up their calves. To me wearing high waters is ten times worse than having cheap socks. Hey Sven, where's the flood? 😉

@vincent7584 4 жыл бұрын

Can you spend one or two videos on Doctor Who style. Check all actors that pleyed him since 1963 to 2017 ( Im not including latest actor for some reasons )

@robo2606 4 жыл бұрын

Tip: take a look at the € 12 to € 15 socks from the German brand Falke.

@magirusdeutzjupiter2234 4 ай бұрын

I wear Vacuna wool socks, the best wool in the world, great for any weather, dapper types if needed, and in my opinion those socks for $40 looked terrible personally. In Geneva, Switzerland, Boutique Addison is my dapper socks choice.

@kurtmueller2089 4 жыл бұрын

My problem with expensive socks is that I tend to wear them out very fast because my toenails tend to create holes in them after only a few uses, even regularly trimming them does not seem to improve the lifetime of socks all that much.

@eb4676 Жыл бұрын

Maybe use a nail file to smooth the nail

@MUF1000 4 жыл бұрын

In Denmark we have company called "Egtved Strømper [socks]" that have made socks in Denmark since 1931. Their factory is still located in the mid of Jutland. Their socks retails from 20-30 dollars (80-120 kr.) and is made of 100% cotton, wool or a blend of cotton and elastic for their no-elastic version. The last version is especially good for older people (my wife´s grandfather uses them) since he has problems with the bloodflow and the socks are not tight at all. Egtved also produces over-the-calf socks in the same materials as the shorter versions. The only thing they do not have are colours. It is a very conservative brand, so you only get black, navy, charcoal grey and some shades of sand/stone. The quality is high but the designs are not as elaborate as yours.

@phillipmoodie9071 4 жыл бұрын

While hand knitted socks are pure 1950s, I am currently wearing a pair of long hand knitted socks that a young friend gave to me because he didn't like either the pattern, or the colour. His grandmother knitted them for him and he didn't want to offend her by not wearing them. He told her that he gave them to me as a present, to thank me for what I have done for her grandchildren. Now we are both happy, because winter has just started in Australia and the hand knitted socks are not only warm, they are very comfortable to wear. Phil.

@ZZMJo 4 жыл бұрын

Still have a paar hand knitted socks from my mon. When it's very cold outside and you go for a walk: priceless... Just hold on, a couple of months!

@lucaswilliams3806 4 жыл бұрын

Ideally I want to phase myself off wearing plastic

@hanwenyap 4 жыл бұрын

The socks at Fort Belvedere are top notch of course, but seriously 90% of people can't afford them. Most people on living on an employee's salary can't afford to splurge $40 on a pair of socks (which is barely visible when walking anyway). Even if you spend $400 on a pair of socks, 99.9% of people won't know that they're quality socks. I'd rather buy $15-20 socks and save the rest for a suit or a pair of good shoes that can be worn as everyday wear and can last for super long. Expensive socks will get torn eventually, like all socks.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone can get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to You even get a pair of $40 socks for free with a purchase of $100 or more in the shop. Just go to www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/? and wait for the popup.

@amongthequadi282 4 жыл бұрын

What about 3 pairs for one dollar?

@richardcarr6493 2 жыл бұрын

l m sure they re great but not for average Joe s , now for people who wear suits alot and make the big Money absolutely get em !! However if you only have one or suits that are worn for special occasions then go the extra mile here too ;)

@corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 жыл бұрын

This seems to be a review of the accuracy of the Amazon seller's description, but blaming the manufacturer

@kevink1595 4 жыл бұрын

I agree....the 40 dollar ones are 1000 % better!! Socks are secret weapon!! Wish yours came in an xxxxxxxxl

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

What shoes size do you have? We just added xxl

@kevink1595 4 жыл бұрын

Gentleman's Gazette yes, I saw that but that only fits a 14/15 ....not nearly big enough :(

@raizen6579 3 жыл бұрын

I get your colour theory but in the end it's all about advertising your product. Nice

@JbSprinkles 3 жыл бұрын

Its funny, when i was in school, people use to get made fun of their socks showing becuase their "pants were too high"

@razvanenescu348 4 жыл бұрын

also...you don't want Charlie Chaplin trousers

@TheChetOne 4 жыл бұрын

Could've also compared a middle ground like 20$ socks. The expensive socks, when compared to such low quality will always look amazing, but I rarely find a good reason to buy something so expensive, when a middle ground exists.

@gentlemansgazette 4 жыл бұрын

When you take us up on our free socks with an order over $100, the cost per pair goes down to $26 so that's pretty much in your range