ROTOTO Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks Faded Black/Vintage Orange

Inspired by the tube socks associated with American West Coast culture in the late 1970s, the Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks combine a distinctly retro aesthetic with a particularly comfortable construction. Knitted from thick cotton yarn on a rare specialist machine, they feature a long-pile sole providing additional softness and cushioning. The Faded Black body combined with Vintage Orange stripes further emphasizes the vintage character of the design.

Features

• 73% cotton / 12% acrylic / 12% polyester / 3% polyurethane
• Inspired by American tube socks from the late 1970s
• Thick ribbed knit
• Knitted on a rare specialist machine
• Thick cotton yarn
• Long-pile sole for additional comfort and cushioning
• Made in Japan
• Size S: 23-25cm / approximately EU 37-40
• Size M: 25-27cm / approximately EU 41-44
• Size L: 27-29cm / EU 44+

Description

The Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks draw their inspiration directly from the tube socks popular on the American West Coast in the late 1970s. Their substantial ribbed construction and contrasting stripes revisit the codes of the sports socks that became closely associated with the skate and casual cultures of the period.

ROTOTO does more than simply reproduce their appearance. The model is knitted on a rare specialist machine using thick cotton yarn, giving the knit its distinctive substance and texture.

Underneath the foot, a long-pile construction creates a more substantial surface, providing additional softness and cushioning while walking. This combination retains the robust appearance of a vintage sports sock while delivering the level of comfort expected from ROTOTO.

The Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks are made in Japan, drawing on the specialist hosiery expertise of the workshops ROTOTO works with.

Fit & Sizing

The Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks feature a classic crew length and a relatively substantial construction. Their long-pile sole provides additional softness underfoot and creates slightly more volume than a conventional sock.

Size S corresponds to EU sizes 37 to 40, Size M to EU sizes 41 to 44, while Size L is suitable for EU size 44 and above.

Why We Selected It

The Coarse Ribbed Oldschool Crew Socks are one of those designs that particularly well summarize ROTOTO's approach. Behind their deliberately simple and familiar appearance lies a much more specific construction, combining a rare knitting machine, thick yarn and a pile sole to capture the spirit of a vintage sports sock without compromising on comfort.

The Faded Black body provides a dark base that feels slightly softer than a solid black, while the Vintage Orange stripes introduce a warm, distinctly retro contrast. The combination strongly recalls 1970s sportswear palettes and pairs particularly well with denim, grey, olive and ecru tones.