Coarse Ribbed OldSchool Crew Socks Black

ROTOTO Coarse Ribbed OldSchool Black Socks

• Material: 73% COTTON / 12% ACRYLIC / 12% POLYESTER / 3% POLYURETHANE
• Made in Japan
• Size Guide: S (23/25cm) fits sizes 37 to 40, M (25/27cm) fits sizes 41 to 44, L (27/29cm) fits sizes above 44

Based on the design of the "tube socks" made in the USA in the late 1970s, these ribbed socks from ROTOTO are crafted on a rare, old-fashioned knitting machine using low-tension, soft cotton yarns. The inside of the sole part is brushed for a unique fleecy feel, characteristic of the Japanese brand.

ROTOTO socks are manufactured in Japan’s largest sock-producing region, Nara Prefecture. The area has been renowned for its quality textiles since the 17th century. Industrial production of socks was first introduced in 1910 when a man from the former village of Umami (now Koryocho) imported a weaving machine from the USA to his hometown after studying abroad in the country.

ROTOTO places great value on collaboration in its product research: "We start by selecting the right yarns with craftsmen to develop the design of a new material. After that, we choose the knitting machines depending on the type of material and the product usage. This might involve rare machines that have a specific use, old non-computerized knitting machines, or, conversely, modern high-tech tools."

ROTOTO socks can only be made by combining the right materials, the right machine, and the artisan’s expertise.

"Preserving the tradition inherited from previous generations, while painting the future with a fresh perspective. We will continue to strive to produce items that can only be created here."