I’m a big fan of bamboo as a fabric and I like using clothes made from it. It’s a very environmentally friendly material as it uses less water and pesticides to grow. From a wearer’s perspective, bamboo is anti-bacterial (no more smelly socks) and breathable. It’s that breathability that helps bamboo keep your feet cool in warmer climates and warm when it’s a bit chilly.
These Bonsai Socks are designed to be worn inside your wellies and they come up nice and long for that. Normally I wear two pairs of socks with wellies to keep my feet warm, but I think you could get away without doing that with these as my feet felt nice and toasty in them. In fact, I felt you got a lot of warmth for the thickness of them. We haven’t really had the weather for wellies recently (thankfully), so I opted to try these out with my walking boots instead. They are quite long for wearing with walking boots and you can either wear them up to your knee like I did (felt a little odd to start with, but otherwise fine) or you can wear them around your ankle if you prefer either scrunched down or folded.
Washing is easy and they come up very nicely, although they do take a little longer than the average sock to dry because they are quite thick. I can certainly see myself wearing these round the house in the winterwearing these round the house in the winter when I’m trying to avoid putting the heating on.
I loved the fact that they come in a cute little cardboard box with a carrying handle on it – it helps make them a nice gift to give especially to someone who enjoys getting outdoors.
I’ve never reviewed a pair of socks due to me trying so hard to think of how I can take a extremely ‘cool’ but decent photo, I love the photo in this post, it works so well!
I too prefer to try socks on my feet before resulting to the heating, if my feet are cold – my whole body is cold! Wrapping up my feet is an important part of my daily routine – I don’t actually have a routine but sock wearing is a must!
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Those sound lovely- I really like bamboo socks and thicker ones would be great in wellies or boots.
I haven’t heard of these, but they sound absolutely fantastic for wellies. What a great idea.
I’ve never heard of bamboo for clothes before but I love the sound of it and these look great. As someone who suffers from cold feet these would be perfect!
I have bamboo socks. They are great, very soft on the feet and antibacterial too. Great colour to these one you are reviewing here, I amy have to get some.
oh i have not heard of these but i have to say they sound lovely i have to be honest in saying i have to have comfortable socks
I like the sound of bamboo socks. I’ve got some bamboo leggings which I wear as a base layer in the winter and they’re great, they keep me worm without getting sweaty.
These look great and I love the bright colours too! I too am a big fan of bamboo as a material and Evelyn has several bamboo towels which are super absorbant.
I have never tried bamboo socks. My FIL wears wellies all the time, perhaps I should get some for him
I have never heard of Bamboo socks before, they sound fantastic. I hate getting sweaty feet. Fab, thank you
Ohh I know just the person these would be perfect for – I might have to treat her to a pair! x
I so need these for my walks – love bamboo too
I like the color! Nice and bright. A good pair of socks always makes me feel alot happier – especially in my wellies. Nothing worst than cold feet.
And Bamboo material is meant to be amazing x
oh they sound lovely and cosy! Will have to get myself a pair for my wellies!
I’ve had bamboo wraps for carrying my kids in so I know the material is lovely, brilliant colour!! #PoCoLo
I love these – they sound so comfy and warm, and the colour is gorgeous too.
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Love the color and really does look comfy! I grew up with bamboo things as I live in Asia so bamboo prods are close to my heart =) #pocolo
They look lovely and I adore the colour. I would love a pair for inside my wellies in the winter.
Oh i could do with these for watching them footie matches!
The Mother says – These look great. Lucas’s Yayo, my FIL, is a keen hiker and is often off at the weekend, camping and trekking up hills and mountains. I reckon these would make the perfect gift for him. A great idea. Thanks for linking to #PoCoLo
I love bamboo socks to as my feet fluctuate between hot and cold.
Sound great and I’m wondering if they have seams, as if not they’d be a great choice for my youngest…
loving the idea of these .. nothing like socks that dont pong! 🙂
There’s nothing worse than your socks slipping down in your wellies! These sound perfect! xx
OOOH what comfortable looking socks and my feet get cold if I don’t have good quality socks
Oh I have seen bamboo socks, I didn’t realise they were such a good choice! Thank you, Kaz x
i’ve always got cold feet so i might have to give these a try!