
Le 31
Flying Mallard Thermal Socks
Flying Mallard Thermal Socks are crew socks made with a warm thermal merino wool blend knit, ribbed cuffs, and a jacquard-style navy leg pattern showing flying mallards, clouds, and marsh grasses above a light heather blue foot and heel. They are intended for cold-weather thermal wear and everyday sock use. Made in Italy as part of the Le 31 by Simons collection designed in Canada, with visible toe and heel seam details.
- Material
- merino wool blend
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Specifications
Warm thermal socks in a merino wool blend with ribbed cuffs, designed in Canada and made in Italy.
Warm thermal knit in a merino wool blend, ribbed cuffs, made in Italy.
- Material
- merino wool blend
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- warm thermal knit construction
- merino wool blend yarn
- ribbed cuffs
- made in Italy
- exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- flying mallard motif
- thermal sock silhouette
Product Insights
Flying Mallard Thermal Socks Merino-blend knit with acrylic, polyamide and spandex Binary size ladder: Medium or Large Warmer than a standard everyday sock, best for cold days and boots Strong value for a designed, Italian-made merino-blend sock Warmer than standard socks; acrylic may need more frequent washing
Verified claims
- material
- Merino-blend knit with acrylic, polyamide and spandex
- construction
- Thermal knit with ribbed cuffs, made in Italy
- style
- Novelty flying-mallard jacquard pattern in blue
- design
- Crew sock with plain foot, ribbed cuff and visible toe seam
- fit
- Binary size ladder: Medium or Large
- variant_selection
- Size is the only variant difference; both options are in stock at 19 CAD
- comfort
- Merino wool is used to reduce the scratchy feel of ordinary wool
- warmth
- Warmer than a standard everyday sock, best for cold days and boots
- breathability
- Temperature-regulating enough for cool indoor wear, not for hot weather
- moisture_management
- Wool's drier microclimate resists odour better than acrylic alone
- cuff_fit
- Rib stitch and spandex are aimed at keeping the sock up without rolling
- durability
- Knit construction needs care against snags and broken yarns
- toe_seam
- Toe seam looks flat and is positioned for toe comfort
- care
- Machine washable
- care
- Do not tumble dry; do not iron or press
- styling
- Best styled as a visible statement sock with boots or casual outfits
- use_cases
- Suited to cold days, boots and cool indoor settings
- tradeoffs
- Warmer than standard socks; acrylic may need more frequent washing
- value
- Strong value for a designed, Italian-made merino-blend sock
- gender
- Men's sizing and styling
- category
- Men's clothing accessory
Product record
- Title
- Flying Mallard Thermal Socks
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Flying Mallard Thermal Socks: Choose this if you want warm thermal crew socks in a merino wool blend (37% merino wool with acrylic, polyamide, and a touch of spandex) with a decorative touch — the navy leg features a woven flying mallard scene with clouds and marsh grass over a plain light heather blue foot, plus ribbed cuffs, and they are made in Italy. They come in medium and large sizes, though only in the Patterned Blue colorway, and the toe seam is visible and slightly raised, which may matter if you prefer seamless toes.[1,2] | Fair Isle Wool Socks: Choose these if you want cozy everyday warmth and festive style: reviewers say the dense 59% wool-blend knit keeps feet toasty on cold days and indoors, and the Fair Isle patterns in Green or Red make them a popular Christmas-stocking gift in a stretchy one-size fit. Be aware they run thinner than typical wool winter socks, so some reviewers find them too light for extreme cold or heavy boots. The ankle cuffs also run noticeably tight for some, and the wool can feel scratchier than merino or cashmere, which may irritate sensitive skin unless worn with a liner.[3] | Ribbed Lambswool Socks: Choose these for cozy warmth and cloud-like softness, thanks to a lambswool-nylon blend knit designed for all-day breathability. This collection offers seven different colors and features a ribbed knit with prominent raised ribs along the cuffs and legs. Be aware that the unisex sizing may run large for women with above-average shoe sizes or wider calves.[4] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A pair of knit crew socks shown flat with a patterned navy leg featuring flying mallards, a light blue heather foot, and a dark ribbed cuff. Visible knit texture and toe seam detail are present.
- Overall layoutTwo socks laid flat, overlapping slightly with toes pointing down-right and cuffs toward top-left; left sock is placed slightly behind the right sock.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.66 · h 0.92 (medium) - CuffWide ribbed cuff at the top in a very dark navy with visible rib-knit texture.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg pattern fieldUpper leg area in deep navy background showing a repeating scene with flying mallard motifs, clouds and grass elements.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Mallard motifJacquard-style woven mallard figures with brown body panels, white wings, and yellow bill/feet, oriented to appear flying left-to-right across the sock leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Cloud graphicWhite and light-blue cloud shapes positioned near the upper leg above the mallard motif.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Grass/detail at ankleSmall green plant/grass shapes on a brown base near the ankle area where the patterned leg meets the plain foot.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Foot areaLower foot portion in a light heather blue knit, plain without pattern, showing visible knit texture and a reinforced-looking toe seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Toe seamHorizontal seam line visible at the toe of each sock where knitting converges; seam is slightly raised and matches the light blue color.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow. Image is cropped to show the full length of the socks with slight overlap.
- Background and lightingFlat light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow along the lower-left edge of the socks.
- Shot compositionTop-down view of socks centered in the frame, full product visible and cropped with ample surrounding negative space.
- Image qualitySharp focus on knit texture and pattern; colors appear evenly exposed with minimal glare.
Colors
deep navy· upper leg background#1D233Blight heather blue· foot#92A5C4warm brown· mallard body#7A452Bwhite· mallard wings and cloud#C4C5D2warm yellow· mallard bill and accentsleaf green· grass motif- Overall layoutTwo socks laid flat, overlapping slightly with toes pointing down-right and cuffs toward top-left; left sock is placed slightly behind the right sock.
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Product
Pair of knit crew socks shown flat with a dark navy upper featuring a woven flying mallard and marsh scene, and a light heather blue foot and heel; top has a ribbed cuff.
- Ribbed cuffTop of the sock shows a folded ribbed cuff in a dark navy knit, thicker rib texture visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.17 (high) - Upper backgroundUpper shaft area is a solid dark navy knit serving as the background for the motif.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.15 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Flying mallard motifWoven image of a flying mallard across the leg: green head, yellow bill, brown chest/wing sections, white wing patch and underwing shown in mid-flight orientation.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Cloud elementsTwo white clouds with light blue shading woven into the navy background above the mallard.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high) - Marsh plantsGreen marsh grass/plant motifs with small brown base patches woven along the lower edge of the navy section near the ankle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel and footFoot and heel area are a light heather blue knit with visible knit texture distinct from the navy upper; seam lines at the heel are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.55 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Knit texture detailClose-up knit stitch texture is visible across both the navy upper and the light blue foot, indicating a jacquard or intarsia woven motif.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.15 · w 0.76 · h 0.82 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing two socks overlapped; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing; image cropped to show upper and foot areas.
- Shot compositionTwo socks laid flat and slightly overlapping, shown at a slight diagonal from top-left to bottom-right, cropped so toes extend out of frame at bottom-right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with even, diffuse lighting and soft shadow under the socks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, in-focus close-up with clear color and texture detail; no visible text or labels in the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
dark navy· upper background#1C233Cdeep navy· ribbed cuff#141B33mallard green· mallard headgolden yellow· mallard billwarm brown· mallard wing and chestbright white· wing patch and cloudsgrass green· marsh plantslight heather blue· heel and foot#9BABC4- Ribbed cuffTop of the sock shows a folded ribbed cuff in a dark navy knit, thicker rib texture visible.