While it might only be the early days of fall, the best cashmere socks are already high up on our shopping agenda. A stylish and cozy way to keep your feet warm, cashmere socks might feel decadent, but when you start to feel those temperatures drop, they'll quickly become a wardrobe essential.
A great way to keep your feet warm without sacrificing comfort, the best cashmere socks are soft to the touch for a luxurious wear. Crafted from natural fibers, the best cashmere socks are also breathable, meaning they can help regulate your body temperature, answering how to keep your feet warm, but not too hot - ensuring you won't end up with sweaty feet at the end of the night. A great alternative to the best slippers, cashmere socks are often listed as bed socks, as they're a popular choice for wearing both around the house and between the sheets to keep your feet feeling snug.
While 100% cashmere socks offer maximum temperature regulation and feel great, they do often come with a higher price point, as cashmere is a costly fiber. However there are now plenty of cashmere mix alternatives that offer anything between 7% and 95% cashmere in conjunction with other fibers that will still keep your feet warm and comfortable, but without breaking the bank. Although many iterations are for at-home wear, we're seeing a growing selection of cashmere socks intended for day-to-day wear, inside shoes, and boots, it's like wearing the best cashmere sweater on your feet.
18 Best cashmere socks - selected by a fashion expert
The best cashmere socks are a worthy winter investment. After a balmy summer, the temperature drop of fall can hit hard and if you're looking for smart ways to keep your feet warm, without cranking up the heating, then a pair of comfy cashmere socks will help add a warming feeling from your toes up. With prices starting from £8 for cashmere mix iterations, they make a wonderful self gift, or a stylish Christmas gift for friends or family.
RRP: $49 / £36 | Upping the luxe on everyday items, The White Company cashmere socks are ideal for snuggling up in at home. A perfect accompaniment to your best pajamas, give your feet the downtime they deserve.
RRP: $85 / £75 | Made from 100% organic Mongolian cashmere, these soft cashmere socks, are called 'house socks', meaning they're wearable for evenings in and slinking into bed on cold nights. We love the cable knit.
RRP: $78 / £65 | Another 100% cashmere pair, these ribbed longer line socks are ideal for those who want added coverage and warmth. A slouchy style, they're made to bunch down your ankle and calf, offering an extra cozy feel in their wake.
RRP: $51 / £45 | Cable knit cuties, these neutral hued socks can be teamed with your warmest leggings for a fall outfit idea that is bound to keep you snug. The white hue gives them a more festive feel, while ensuring they'll work post Christmas too.
RRP: $19.99 / £16.99 | Available in several hues, these camel colored cashmere and wool socks feature a reinforced toe and heel for a longer lasting wear. Wearable outside of the house, these are ideal for slipping on inside your best winter boots.
RRP: $80 / £55 | Available in 12 colors, these 90% cashmere socks make for a wonderful gift for Christmas or birthdays. With the ability to personalize the socks with a three letter embroidery, these are thoughtful present.
RRP: $12 / £12 | The ultimate in luxe, these socks are a mix of cotton, silk and cashmere, meaning great breathability. The longer line makes them an ideal choice for how to style knee-high boots this season, or slide them off to chill on the couch.
RRP: $195 / £170 | American clothing brand, The Row makes luxury clothing and accessories, and these Italian cashmere socks live up to that aesthetic. The ribbed black socks will add a touch of high-fashion elegance to your best loungewear looks.
RRP: $51.99 / £30 | We can always rely on British clothing brand M&S to bring us luxury at a more affordable price point and these 100% cashmere socks, available in four classic colorways are testament to that. We love the gentle folder over top detail.
RRP: £19 (UK only) | While these socks have relatively low cashmere content, made with just 7% cashmere, they are 37% wool, which will bring added warmth and breathability. With a choice of three colors, we love this winter-ready cream hue.
RRP: $59 / £52 | If you've got your best Christmas jumper and best women's Christmas pajamas, then it's time to polish off your look with some cozy, fair isle-inspired socks. A natural mix of 64% cashmere 36% cotton, these socks are made in Wales.
RRP: $37 / £32.99 | Crafted from 85% cashmere, this fresh minty hue might look icy cool, but with great cashmere content, these socks will keep your toes nice and toasty. As cashmere is a delicate fabric, these are recommended for at home wear.
RRP: $9 / £8 | With 7% cashmere, these mix fiber socks are ideal for tucking into both long and short boots. Considerably cheaper, due to their lower cashmere content, they'll still help to keep your feet nice and warm over the coming months.
RRP: $80 / £39 | Our pit stop for great dresses or the best sweaters, Hobbs also has a selection of luxury accessories, including 100% cashmere socks. A timeless colorway, slip these on when you get home along with your best robe.
RRP: $45.93 / £38 | The place to head for the best Christmas hampers, Fortnum & Mason also offer gifting items and these pink cashmere bed socks are light and luxurious. The fold over hem offers added warmth to ankles.
RRP: $69 / £45 | Brora offers incredible knit items across a broad selection of categories and we're loving they're soft cashmere socks for slopping around in. With 12 winter-ready colors to choose from there's something for everyone.
RRP: $35 / £21 | Looking for something a little jazzier in terms of pattern? These Italian made socks have a cashmere content of 12%. Wearable inside shoes and boots, thanks to the fabric mix, they also include 68% cotton 28% recycled polyamide.
RRP: $45 / £29 | Go boldly and warmly into the new season with bright orange, ribbed, cashmere socks. Giving us all the pumpkin spice vibes we need, these are ideal for fall outfit ideas, when orange really sees its fashion popularity soar.
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