Knitted by us, since 1895


J. Alex Swift has been knitting socks in Leicestershire for over 125 years — through three generations of the same family. We still knit every pair in-house, from natural fibres like alpaca, wool, and cashmere, because that's simply the way we've always done it.

Alpaca bedsocks

Soft, warm, and made for doing nothing at all. Knitted from luxuriously soft alpaca fibre, these are the socks you reach for the moment your day is done.

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A person wearing a dark brown leather lace-up boot and a gray ribbed sock, adjusting the boot while standing on a stone wall in a rural landscape with sheep in the background.

Border Shepherd

Chunky British wool socks, ready for outdoor adventures all year round. Cushioned underfoot for comfort, step after step.

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Alpaca Walking Socks

Built for the miles, cushioned every step of the way. Natural alpaca fibre regulates temperature, keeping feet warm without overheating — your steady companion whatever the weather throws at you.

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