An understated wool sock that stacks up in terms of performance and cushion to any comparable sock you might find specifically designed for outdoor sports. Made using traditional sock machines at a slower pace, we think of these socks as a dear, reliable friend. Founded in 1950, Nishiguchi Kutsushita started with a single, hand-operated knitting machine and has been making the highest quality socks ever since, all the while expanding their equipment to 130 machines today and focusing on quality and natural fibers.