Le 31
Wool Work Socks
4.5/5 (16)
CA$22.00CAD
In Stock
These wool work socks from Le 31 by Simons are made in Canada from a thick wool-blend knit. They feature a crew-length fit with a stretch ribbed edging, a marled grey body, and cream-colored heel, toe, and cuff with a red stripe. Designed for work and everyday use, they provide warmth and a secure fit.
Color
Pale Grey
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
- Material
- 50% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon, 4% other fibers, 1% spandex
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Le 31 Wool Work Socks are a Canadian-made, $22 work sock with 50% wool providing natural odor resistance and warmth, reinforced with nylon and spandex for durability and a ribbed cuff for stay-up performance, offering better wool per dollar than Duray/Perri's and 35% cheaper than Fox River, though they run snug on larger feet and require cold wash and air-dry flat to maintain shape.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Fits US men's shoe sizes 7–12, runs snug on larger feet.
- Fit
- Synthetic blend and ribbed cuff maintain fit during and after use.
- Value
- 50% wool at $22—more wool per dollar than Duray/Perri's; 35% cheaper than Fox River.
- Durability
- Nylon and spandex reinforcement plus ribbed cuff reduce blowouts, shrinkage, and sliding, extending sock life.
- Provenance
- Made in Canada, one of few domestic wool work socks under $25.
- Washing
- Cold wash (30°C) with wool-safe detergent, inside out.
- Drying
- Air dry flat; acrylic-nylon blend resists shrinkage.
- Maintenance
- Air overnight for rewearing; store folded with moth protection.
- Pilling
- Light pilling is normal; remove with a fabric comb.
- Odor resistance
- 50% wool provides natural odor resistance, allowing multiple wears between washes.
- Storage
- Fold socks and apply natural moth repellent for long-term storage.
- Stay-up performance
- 50% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon, 1% spandex with ribbed cuff prevents slouching
- Shape retention
- Resists ankle sagging and bagging better than pure wool socks.
- Shrink resistance
- The 25% acrylic and 20% nylon reduce shrinkage compared to all-wool socks.
- Care
- Wash cold (30°C) and air-dry flat to prevent felting and shrinkage.
Product record
- Title
- Wool Work Socks
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 22 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Washing and care to extend life
- Lay the socks flat to air dry, away from direct heat—tumble dryer temperatures will irreversibly shrink the wool and damage the spandex that gives the ribbed cuff its snug fit, while the acrylic and nylon would survive but the overall sock would lose shape.
- Use a wool-specific or gentle liquid detergent without enzymes, bleach, or fabric softener; these additives break down wool’s natural structure and can degrade the spandex elastic, reducing both softness and stretch over time.
- Machine-wash on a wool/delicate cycle or cold water only (max 30°C), because heat and rough agitation will felt or shrink the 50% wool portion even though the acrylic and nylon can withstand a spin cycle.
- Turning the socks inside out before washing shields the thick ribbed outer face from friction and pilling, and cleans the skin-contact layer better, so the texture stays crisp wash after wash.
- Light pilling is normal for wool yarns after the first few wears—especially inside boots—and a fabric pill remover or comb easily lifts away the bobbles to keep the socks looking neat without harming the knit, so the appearance stays fresh for years.
- Fold the socks in a dry drawer rather than stretching them over a hook, and use natural moth repellents when storing long-term: this preserves the ribbed edging’s shape and shields the wool from insect damage during off-season storage.
- Wool’s natural odor resistance means these socks can be worn multiple times without washing—just air them overnight and they’ll be fresh again, reducing mechanical wear from frequent laundering and prolonging the life of the spandex and knit.
Price comparison with similar work socks
- At 50% wool, Le 31 offers 10 percentage points more wool than the Duray Unisex Wool Work Sock (40% wool, $13.50 CAD), adding warmth and odor resistance for a roughly $8.50 price step-up within the Canadian-made bracket.
- Explicitly labeled 'Made in Canada', Le 31 places itself in a small peer group of domestically produced wool work socks under $25 — a club it shares with Duray's $13.50 model but not with the import-dominated budget segment, giving it an automatic quality-provenance halo for Canadian shoppers.
- Against the Fox River Work Merino Wool Crew Sock ($ 22.00 USD, 52% merino), Le 31 sacrifices merino softness and some moisture-wicking precision for a $22 CAD price that is roughly 35% lower for Canadian buyers, placing effective warmth and workhorse durability within a sub-$25 budget.
- Le 31's wool content nearly doubles that of the Perri's Men's Wool Work Sock ($19.00, 27% wool) while costing only $3 more, making it a significantly better value for anyone wanting actual wool performance rather than a predominantly synthetic blend.
Long-term durability and shape retention
- The stretch ribbed cuff maintains a secure grip on the calf to prevent the sock from sliding down and creating friction folds that can wear thin spots into the heel over time.
- The 20% nylon content adds significant tensile strength to high-friction areas like heel and toe, making these socks much less prone to blowouts than a 100% wool sock would be under work-boot conditions.
- A 1% spandex core ensures the sock rebounds after wear and washing rather than stretching out into a loose, bunching fit that accelerates friction wear.
- The synthetic content (25% acrylic, 20% nylon) reduces the wool's tendency to felt and shrink in the wash compared to a pure-wool sock, helping the sock maintain its size and avoid premature replacement.
What made in Canada means for this sock
- Le 31 produces socks in both Canada and Portugal—the wool work socks are made in Canada while other styles like the Coloured dress socks are made in Portugal, indicating that the Canadian origin for this heavy wool-blend model is a deliberate choice rooted in local knitting capabilities or fiber sourcing rather than an across-the-board claim.
How the wool-acrylic blend performs
- The 1% spandex gives this thick knitted sock the elastic snap-back that all-natural wool socks lose over time — it stays in place on the calf and doesn’t turn into a slouchy tube by the end of the day.
- At 20% of the blend, nylon is the workhorse fiber that makes these socks tough enough for boot wear — it boosts tensile strength and abrasion resistance, reducing the likelihood of holes developing at the heel or toe after a season of heavy use.
- Acrylic’s memory fiber structure means this sock won’t sag or bag at the ankle after hours of wear; a pure wool sock would gradually stretch out and lose its grip, but the blend holds its shape through the longest shifts.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A pair of ribbed knit wool socks shown flat and overlapping, with a grey marled body, cream-colored cuff/heel/toe and a single red stripe near the cuff.
- Pair arrangementTwo socks laid flat and overlapping with the left sock slightly on top of the right sock, showing the outer side and top of the foot and leg sections.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Leg and foot geometryClassic crew-length sock shape with a long ribbed leg section transitioning into a shaped heel and rounded toe; visible seam lines at the toe area.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Ribbed knit textureVertical wide rib knit texture runs along the leg and foot, visible as raised ridges of knitted yarn.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Body color and marlingMain body of the socks is a grey marled yarn showing interwoven light and dark fibers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Cuff and stripeUpper cuff is cream-colored with a single horizontal red stripe near the top edge of each sock.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Heel and toe reinforcementHeel patch and toe cap are a uniform cream color that matches the cuff, visually distinct from the grey marled body.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.74 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow under socks, and even diffuse lighting.
- Background and surfaceFlat neutral light gray background occupying the full frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a soft drop shadow below and to the left of the socks, indicating a light source from the upper right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (medium) - Shot compositionSocks are centered and rotated slightly clockwise; image shows nearly entire socks with small crop near the top edge of the left cuff.
Colors
grey marled· main body#A3A29Dcream· cuff, heel and toebright red· cuff stripe#A30324- Pair arrangementTwo socks laid flat and overlapping with the left sock slightly on top of the right sock, showing the outer side and top of the foot and leg sections.
- 02
Product
A single folded wool sock shown front-facing with a kraft paper band around the cuff; visible knit textures include a gray marled leg, cream ribbed cuff, and a single red knit stripe near the cuff edge.
- Overall shapeSock folded in half lengthwise with the toe tucked behind the cuff so the visible face is a flat, elongated rectangle with a rounded top where the toe is folded.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper leg knitTop portion shows a gray marled knit made from interwoven light and dark gray yarns with a visible textured stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Paper band around cuffWide kraft brown paper band wrapped horizontally around the sock at cuff height, printed with a decorative circular graphic and text.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower cuff knitLower portion is a cream or off-white ribbed knit with vertically oriented ribs and a thicker, denser texture than the marled section.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Red stripeSingle horizontal bright red knit stripe near the visible cuff edge, approximately one rib tall, running across the sock width.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high)
Packaging
A kraft paper band wrapped around the sock is visible with a large stylized brand word and other printed copy and a faint decorative graphic.
- Brand wordmark“Simons”
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Established year“1840”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Top left small text“TRICOT FOLK”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium) - Top right small text“FOLK KNIT”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium) - Bottom left small text“HERITAGE VINTAGE”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Bottom right small text“VINTAGE HERITAGE”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Decorative graphicFaint printed circular emblem and an illustration behind the wordmark, partially distressed in style.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Minimal studio shot on a light gray background with soft shadow to the left; the sock is centered and vertically oriented and the image is well lit.
- Background and supportUniform light gray backdrop with a subtle cast shadow to the left of the sock indicating a light source from the right.
- Shot compositionSock placed vertically in the center of the frame with even margins on left and right and more space at the bottom.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sock knit texture; even diffuse lighting with no strong specular highlights.
Colors
marled gray· upper leg marled knit#A3A29Dcream· lower cuff#CBC5B3bright red· cuff stripe#B3031Ckraft brown· paper bandPackaging#B18E64- Overall shapeSock folded in half lengthwise with the toe tucked behind the cuff so the visible face is a flat, elongated rectangle with a rounded top where the toe is folded.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
16 total4.5
16 reviews · out of 5
Bonne qualité mais dispendieuses
★★★★★Marc B.
Rien à dire sur la qualité. Elles sont dispendieuses
Mon Mari adore ces chaussettes
★★★★★Marie-Claude M.
Je lui en achète plusieurs pairs à chaque Noël et il me le rappelle pour ne pas que je l'oublie :)
Very cozy, washes well.
★★★★★Joanie T.
Very cozy, washes well.
Mon Chéri les adore
★★★★★Marie-Claude M.
J’en achète qques pairs à chaque année pour mon Chéri et je lui offre en cadeaux car lui, il les trouve un peu chers alors il préfère les recevoir que les acheter lui-même :)
Parfait
★★★★★Danielle C.
Parfait
Chaussette travailleur ….
★★★★★Louise M.
j’ai du les retournées car elle piquent …. .
Parfait
★★★★★FRANCINE T.
Parfait
Tres jolies
★★★★★Gaëtane L.
Tres jolies
Un classique
★★★★★Marie-Josée C.
Des chaussettes que j’achète année après année à mon mari
Great work socks!!
★★★★★Ewa L.
Great work socks!!
Pieds au chaud !
★★★★★Yves V.
Mes bas préférés . . . doux et chauds
Très agréable à porter
★★★★★HELAINE R.
Je porte ces chaussettes depuis quelques années, et pour ce Noël j’en ai acheté plusieurs afin de les glisser dans les Bas de Noël.
Bas en laine pour homme
★★★★★Sylvie L.
Belle qualité prix
Warm and Comfortable
★★★★★Gwen H.
Warm, nice fit, and ample room in the calf area.
Super confortable
★★★★★Paul D.
Bas très chaud et de bonne qualité.
Much too expensive
★★★★★Christopher M.
I appreciate no difference between these and far less expensive products elsewhere
Q&A
1 answered- What US men's shoe sizes does the one-size sock fit?
- The one-size sock is designed to fit US men's shoe sizes 7–12. Customer reviews confirm it runs slightly snug on larger sizes, so those at the upper end may prefer a roomier fit.