I.FIV5
Emperor Penguin Merino Sock
The Emperor Penguin Merino Sock is a pair of crew-length, padded socks made from a warm merino wool blend knit, designed in Canada by i.FiV5 by Simons and manufactured in Italy. They are intended for everyday wear to provide warmth and moisture-wicking comfort, keeping feet warm and dry. The dark forest green socks feature a stylized penguin and aurora motif on the upper shaft, a ribbed cuff, black reinforced toe and heel patches, a small black hexagonal instep patch, and parallel black grip stripes on the sole; they have a 5/5 rating from one review.
- Material
- Warm merino wool blend knit
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Specifications
Warm merino wool blend socks with a padded style, exclusive to i.FiV5 by Simons and made in Italy.
Padded style; warm merino wool blend knit; moisture-wicking to help keep feet warm and dry; exclusive i.FiV5 by Simons design; made in Italy.
- Material
- Warm merino wool blend knit
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- Padded style
- Warm merino wool blend knit
- Moisture-wicking construction keeps feet warm and dry
- Exclusive i.FiV5 by Simons design
- Designed in Canada
- Made in Italy
Product Insights
36% polyamide, 31% acrylic, 31% merino wool, 2% elastane Only MEDIUM and LARGE, so the size call is the main fit decision Best for everyday wear, sneakers, boots and cold weather; not warm-weather high-mileage running Machine wash cold, no bleach, no tumble dry, no iron Not a pure merino sock; merino is only 31% of the blend
Verified claims
- materials
- 36% polyamide, 31% acrylic, 31% merino wool, 2% elastane
- merino benefits
- Merino portion adds softness, warmth and odour resistance
- moisture management
- Wicks moisture to keep feet warm and dry
- cushioning
- Padded style adds underfoot cushioning; expect midweight thickness
- fit recovery
- 2% elastane plus merino elasticity helps the sock flex and spring back
- construction
- Reinforced toe and heel, ribbed cuff, sole grip stripes and hex patch
- styling
- Penguin and aurora motif in dark forest green with black, white, orange and teal accents
- care
- Machine wash cold, no bleach, no tumble dry, no iron
- odour resistance
- Merino content can reduce odour and allow repeated wears between washes
- durability
- Polyamide and acrylic majority supports durability and shape retention
- warmth
- Merino retains heat even when wet, supporting cold-weather use
- use cases
- Best for everyday wear, sneakers, boots and cold weather; not warm-weather high-mileage running
- tradeoff
- Not a pure merino sock; merino is only 31% of the blend
- fit check
- Choose size carefully; too tight can bind toes and too loose can wrinkle and blister
- origin
- Designed in Canada and made in Italy
- review
- 5 stars from 1 review
- gender
- Men's
Product record
- Title
- Emperor Penguin Merino Sock
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Keeping Feet Warm and Dry on Cold Days
The Emperor Penguin Merino Sock is a warm merino wool blend knit with moisture-wicking that is designed to keep your feet warm and dry, making it a fit for cold-weather wear and activities where your feet might sweat.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Emperor Penguin Merino Sock: Choose this for warm-weather-to-cold-season comfort if you want a warm merino wool blend crew sock (31% merino wool) with padding, a ribbed cuff, reinforced toe and heel patches, and a playful penguin-and-aurora motif in dark green or blue. The knit is described as wicking moisture to keep feet warm and dry — a stated intent rather than a reported result — and the wool content is moderate at 31%, so heavy-sweat or deep-winter performance is not established. It comes in medium and large sizes and is made in Italy as part of the I.FIV5 exclusive designed-in-Canada line.[1,2] | Organic Cotton Athletic Socks 3-Pack: Choose this for padded athletic socks made mostly from organic cotton (75%, with 22% polyester and 3% elastane), where the increased polyester ratio makes the lightweight fabric dry quickly. The three-pair pack comes in black or white in medium and large sizes, with ribbed ankles and ribbed, folded-top cuffs. Reported experiences note the socks run narrow and short—buying a larger size may not add enough width—and drying may cause further shrinkage.[3,4,5] | Piqué Knit Multisport Socks Set Of 3: Choose this if you want a three-pack of low-cut multisport socks made from 98 percent polyester and 2 percent elastane. The stretch piqué knit is described as ultra-comfortable, wicks away moisture, and reduces abrasion at impact, with seamless toes, soft elastic edging, built-in arch support, and a back tab to prevent slipping. Sizes 6-9, 8-10, and 10-13 are offered, so check your size before ordering.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Pair of crew-length knit socks laid flat showing upper shaft with penguin and aurora motif, reinforced black toe and heel patches, ribbed cuff and textured sole stripes.
- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks laid overlapping, toes pointing down-right and cuffs at top; socks appear flat with visible front face of each sock.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Main fabric color and textureDark green knit fabric covers most of the sock body with a fine visible knit texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.62 · h 0.74 (high) - Ribbed cuffTop cuff is a wide ribbed knit in the same dark green color, folded flat and showing vertical rib texture.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.35 · h 0.12 (high) - Penguin motifA stylized penguin facing right with a black back, white belly, and an orange patch on the head and beak, standing on a white ice patch.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.27 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.29 · w 0.22 · h 0.19 (high) - Aurora/sky patternNear the upper shaft a streaked aurora-like band in lighter teal and mint tones with small white star dots scattered nearby.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Reinforced toe and heelBlack knit reinforcement on the toe cap and heel; heel area includes diagonal stripe patterning.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.81 · w 0.38 · h 0.17 (high) - Sole grip stripe patternSeries of parallel narrow black stripes on the sole area near the arch, forming a textured band.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Contrast hex patchA small black hexagonal patch is visible on the instep area of each sock.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.74 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Flat-lay product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing at lower left; image is well lit and tightly cropped around the socks.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying the full image behind the socks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay with socks slightly overlapping; entire product visible and centered with modest shadowing to the left and below.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with faint soft shadow at the left edges of the socks indicating a light source from the upper right.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (medium)
Colors
dark forest green· main bodyblack· toe and heel reinforcementwhite· penguin bellyvibrant orange· penguin head patchteal and mint· aurora band- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks laid overlapping, toes pointing down-right and cuffs at top; socks appear flat with visible front face of each sock.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4687002 | Emperor Penguin Merino Sock - Green - Medium | CA$19.00 | Yes |
| 4687003 | Emperor Penguin Merino Sock - Green - Large | CA$19.00 | Yes |
| 4687004 | Emperor Penguin Merino Sock - Blue - Medium | CA$19.00 | Yes |
| 4687005 | Emperor Penguin Merino Sock - Blue - Large | CA$19.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
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