McGregor
Non-Elastic Wool-Blend Dress Socks
These McGregor at Le 31 dress socks are non-elastic, moisture-wicking socks made from an easy-care stretch wool blend. They feature a ribbed-knit shaft and a smooth foot and toe area, suitable for formal or business attire. Based on 45 customer reviews, they hold an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
- Material
- Wool blend
- Style
- formal, classic, business
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Size
Specifications
Non-elastic wool-blend dress socks with moisture-wicking properties.
Easy-care stretch wool blend, moisture-wicking, non-elastic style.
- Material
- Wool blend
- Style
- formal, classic, business
- Occasion
- work, formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- easy-care stretch wool blend
- moisture-wicking
- non-elastic style
- wool-blend
- dress socks
- McGregor at Le 31
Product Insights
McGregor's $16 Non-Elastic Wool-Blend Dress Socks pair 40% wool with 1% spandex for a gentle, non-constricting fit that accommodates larger calves and stays up without elastic bands, gaining acceptance from the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association for non-binding comfort, though hidden elastic throughout limits use for diabetics. The shrink-resistant blend (1-3% with cold wash) and hand-linked toe seam reduce blisters, but recent batches reportedly feel less warm and less durable than older versions, and the long variant runs excessively long. Compared to Vagden's $11.50 60% merino sock, these offer less wool, yet they provide all-day moisture-wicking and effective warmth below freezing, making them suitable for office wear and cold commutes despite trade-offs in consistency and material value.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers report the long variant fits excessively long; the standard one-size fits sizes 7–12 as designed.
- Fit flexibility
- 40% wool, 38% acrylic, 21% polyester, 1% spandex: the 1% spandex provides a gentle hold across sizes 7–12, and buyers report it fits larger calves.
- Shrinkage stability
- 59% acrylic and polyester content restricts shrinkage to 1–3% with cold washing and air-drying.
- Value
- At $16, these offer less wool than Vagden's $11.50 60% merino sock
- Medical
- Accepted by the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association for foot health, but one buyer warns the leg contains elastic throughout and advises against use for people with diabetes or circulation issues.
- Comfort
- Band-free top prevents calf marks and stays up, comfortable for larger calves.
- Moisture
- Wool blend wicks moisture to keep feet dry and reduce odor.
- Warmth
- The wool-acrylic blend provides noticeable warmth on cold commutes and in chilly offices, though some recent batches are reported less warm.
- Care
- Air drying after gentle wash prevents bagginess and limits shrinkage to 1-3%.
- Fit consistency
- Elastic-free ribbed knit maintains grip without degrading over time.
- Non-elastic design
- Non-elastic means no rubber band; 1% spandex + knit construction give gentle, non-constricting hold.
- Durability
- The shrink-resistant blend holds to 1–3% after a cold wash, the hand-linked toe seam reduces blister friction, and air-drying or low-heat drying helps the spandex avoid bagginess.
- Quality
- Some buyers report the current version is less soft and warm, tighter, and more synthetic-feeling than earlier pairs, with one noting it doesn't last as long as hoped.
- Toe seam
- Hand-linked toe seam provides a flat, friction-reducing closure, a premium feature at $16.
- Ideal use cases
- Non-elastic knit, hand-linked seam, and moisture-wicking wool provide all-day comfort for office wear and cold commutes.
- Durability and pilling
- Reviews do not cite pilling specifically, but one buyer says the socks stay up and are warm yet don't last as long as hoped; gentle machine washing and air drying may help preserve durability.
- Thickness
- One reviewer describes the socks as very comfortable and of good thickness while keeping feet warm.
- Drying speed
- The 21% polyester content contributes to faster drying and added durability.
Product record
- Title
- Non-Elastic Wool-Blend Dress Socks
- Brand
- McGregor
- Price
- 16 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 47 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Everyday office wear with no calf marks
These dress socks suit all-day office wear: reviewers say the non-elastic top avoids the deep calf marks that build up by day's end, and the socks stay put through hours of sitting or walking. One sizing note from reviewers: the longer size runs excessively long in both foot and leg, so the standard length is the safer pick to avoid bunching.[2]
All-day office wear without calf marks
These wool-blend dress socks suit long workdays where you're sitting and walking for hours: the band-free top doesn't dig in or leave deep calf marks by day's end, yet reviewers report the socks stay up without sliding down. Note that while the top edge is band-free, elastic is knitted into the rest of the sock, so reviewers flag them as unsuitable for diabetics or anyone with circulation issues needing truly elastic-free footwear.[2]
Staying Warm on Cold-Weather Commutes
Reviewers report that the wool-blend thickness traps enough heat to keep feet warm in freezing temperatures while staying breathable enough to avoid clamminess, making these a candidate for winter commutes. Some reviews note that recent batches contain less wool than older versions, with correspondingly less warmth, softness, and durability.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Non-Elastic Wool-Blend Dress Socks: Choose these if you want dress socks with a band-free top that reviewers say avoids deep calf marks yet stays put through hours of sitting or walking, and if you want a warm 40% wool blend for cold-weather wear. Be aware that elastic is knitted into the rest of the sock despite the non-elastic name, so reviewers caution they are risky for diabetics or anyone with circulation issues, and the long version reportedly runs oversized unless you size down. Recent batches are also said to contain less wool, making them less warm, soft, and durable than older versions.[1,2] | Solid Non-Elastic Dress Socks: Choose this if you want elastic-free dress socks with a fine, smooth knit in a mostly combed cotton blend (61% combed cotton, with polyester, polyamide and a touch of spandex) and a turned-over double-thickness cuff. They come in solid black, grey or taupe, suited to dressy wear without patterns or ribs. Note they are offered in one size only, so that fit is a key consideration.[3,4] | Non-Elastic Ribbed Wool Dress Socks: Choose this if you want dress socks with an elastic-free trim and a gentle ribbed knit, made from an easy-care stretch wool blend (40% wool, 38% acrylic, 21% polyester, 1% spandex) that wicks away moisture. The ribbed leg runs from the cuff toward the ankle with a smoother knit foot, and this brown variant comes in one size. Note that subtle toe seams are visible at the ends of the socks.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of black dress socks laid flat and slightly overlapped, showing ribbed knit shafts and smooth toe/foot areas.
- Pair layoutTwo socks laid flat, slightly overlapped with the right sock on top of the left sock from mid-foot to cuff.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.78 · h 0.90 (high) - Shaft constructionStraight cylindrical shaft with a vertical fine rib knit texture running the length of the leg portion.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff finishPlain finished cuff with minimal visible top elastic or rolled edge.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.03 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Foot and toeSmooth knit foot and rounded toe area with a subtle seam visible on the right sock toe.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high) - Seam/instep lineVisible vertical instep seam running from cuff toward toe on the right sock, creating a subtle raised line.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with even lighting and soft shadowing; image is centered and fully in frame.
- BackgroundSolid white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph showing the full length of the socks, centered in the image with slight shadow beneath.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting producing faint, even shadows primarily beneath the socks toward the lower-left.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
black· entire sock surface#0E0E0A- Pair layoutTwo socks laid flat, slightly overlapped with the right sock on top of the left sock from mid-foot to cuff.
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
45 total45 reviews · out of 5
Unique
Unique
Sans élastique
Les bas sans élastique, en laine ou en coton,sont efficaces, chaud et contre le serrement autour des mollets
Wool socks
Exactly as described. Quick delivery
Confort ultra!
Des bas qui ne serrent pas la cheville tout en restant en place.
Experience
Experience sans souci pour un excellent produit.
Good quality
Good quality
très confortable
très confortable
Chaussette courte et chaussette longue
Ls courte est plutôt correcte, même si le pied est un peu grand. Mais la longue est beaucoup trop longue trop longue et son pied beaucoup trop long !
Super mais ce serait mieux
Super mais ce serait mieux si la fabrication se faisait ailleurs qu'en Chine
Produit selon nos attentes.livraison rapide.
Produit selon nos attentes.livraison rapide. Merci
Les pieds au chaud
Moins de transpiration
Just what I wanted!
Just what I wanted!
socks
My Dad loves these as they are not tight around the leg
Not the socks I wanted.
Not the socks I wanted. I bought a pair in your Edmonton store which I love. These are not the same. Too much synthetic material
My brother in law was
My brother in law was very happy with his gift
Super mais ce serait mieux
Super mais ce serait mieux si la fabrication se faisait ailleurs qu'en Chine
Je connais déja le produit.
Je connais déja le produit. Je possède déja la même chose.
chaussettes sans elastique
taille un peu grande
Très satisfait
Excellente qualité. Tiennent bien en place.
Petfect
No it h
beautiful, comfortable socks
beautiful, comfortable socks
OK
OK
Bas
Parfait
Bas
Tres tres bon service !! Donne en cadeau dans 1 semaine doc peux pas faire de commentaire presentement sur le produit.
Très confortable
Très confortable
Comfortable
Stay up and are warm Dont last as long as I'd hope
Changed socks, not better.
McGregor has reduced the wool content of these socks. They are not as soft and warm and they are tighter. Will be returning my unworn pairs.
confortable, facile à enfiler. . .
confortable, facile à enfiler. . .
Comfort
Déjà acheté le produit et mon conjoint les aime beaucoup
Ordinaire
Je m’attendais à ce qu’il soit plus loose sur la jambe et je ne suis pas gros …..je cherche toujours le bas idéal (moins serré sur la jambe!) Mais j’apprécie beaucoup la laine!
Bzs
Merci de votre service et la rapidité
Ne serre pas. Très confortable.
Ne serre pas. Très confortable.
Extra
Ne serre plus la jambe, plus confortable!
Bas
Parfait
Good hard to find socks
Good hard to find socks
Great product and fast delivery.
Great product and fast delivery.
Bas en laine sans élastique
J'aimerais plus de modèles sans élastiques avec laine merinos ce serait génial
Enfin!
Enfin des chaussettes qui ne serrent pas trop la jambe tout en tenant parfaitement
Bas
Très chauds excellente qualite, par contre pour les personnes disbetiques ou avec des problemes circulatoires svp ne pas utiliser, c'est vrai que s la finisson il n'y s pas d'elastique par contre OUI IL Y A D'ELSTIQUE TOUT LE LONG DU BAS
My husband likes these. Warm
My husband likes these. Warm for winter and non-constricting.
commande de bas pour femme
j'avais commander une paire de bas pour femme, je n'ai reçu que des bas pour homme!!!
Très bien
Parfaites en tous points
Chaussette de laine sans élastique
Très très confortables et d’une bonne épaisseur tout en gardant la chaleur du pied
Je connais déja le produit. Je possède déja la même chose.
confort
Chausette de laine
J’ai reçu votre envoie très rapidement. Je vous en remercie.