ROTOTO Checkerboard Pattern Socks Black

The Checkerboard Pattern Socks offer a particularly graphic interpretation of the classic checkerboard pattern, developed by ROTOTO through a jacquard construction designed with both appearance and comfort in mind. Their blend of cotton, acrylic and silk provides a pleasant feel, while the midweight construction makes them easy to wear on a daily basis. The Black colourway offers a more understated and contrasted interpretation of the checkerboard while fully retaining its graphic identity.

Features

• 41% cotton / 41% acrylic / 10% silk / 6% nylon / 2% polyurethane
• Checkerboard pattern
• Jacquard construction
• 10% silk
• Midweight construction
• Black colourway
• 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

With the Checkerboard Pattern Socks, ROTOTO explores the traditional checkerboard motif through a carefully developed jacquard construction. The scale of the pattern and the way it is knitted create a particularly clean design while maintaining the comfort required for everyday wear.

The jacquard knit is specifically designed to limit floating threads on the inside of the sock. This construction reduces excess bulk and irregularities that could otherwise be felt against the foot, while preserving the definition of the pattern on the outside.

A blend of cotton and acrylic forms the foundation of the fabric, complemented by 10% silk, which contributes to its soft feel. With its midweight construction, the model remains versatile enough to be worn with both sneakers and leather shoes.

The Checkerboard Pattern Socks are made in Japan, drawing on the specialist hosiery expertise of the workshops ROTOTO works with.

Fit & Sizing

The Checkerboard Pattern Socks feature a classic crew length and a midweight construction. Their jacquard structure is designed to maintain a relatively smooth interior despite the pattern, allowing them to be worn comfortably with a wide variety of footwear.

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

We particularly appreciate this model for the way ROTOTO approaches such a recognizable pattern without overlooking its construction. The jacquard technique preserves the strong graphic quality of the checkerboard while limiting floating threads and excess bulk on the inside, making these socks much more than a purely aesthetic exercise.

The Black colourway offers the most understated interpretation of the model. Black gives the checkerboard a particularly clean graphic structure while retaining enough versatility to pair easily with denim, grey, ecru or predominantly dark outfits.