Sock Affairs
Nasa Rocket Socks
These crew-length NASA rocket socks from Sock Affairs at Le 31 feature a knitted space launch motif on the leg and a blue circular NASA-style logo on the foot. They are made from a soft, stretch knit of combed cotton and polyamide with elastic edging for a secure fit. The socks have ribbed cuffs and are made in Portugal.
- Material
- blend of combed cotton and polyamide
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft, stretch knit socks featuring a NASA rocket design, made in Portugal.
Soft stretch knit, elastic edging
- Material
- blend of combed cotton and polyamide
- Secondary
- polyamide
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch knit
- blend of combed cotton and polyamide
- elastic edging
- made in Portugal
Product Insights
Sock Affairs' NASA Rocket Socks are knit-in graphic socks made in Portugal from combed cotton that resists pilling, fading, and peeling while providing a silky feel and effective moisture wicking. The 80/17/3 blend with spandex ensures a wrinkle-free fit and reinforced heel/toe, but the socks are uncushioned and lightweight, a tradeoff offset by the smooth fabric. At $22 CAD, they offer better materials and Portuguese manufacturing than similar options, with care tips to extend longevity.
Verified claims
- Knit-in graphic
- Rocket motif is knitted into the fabric and resists cracking, peeling, and fading.
- Material
- Combed cotton knit resists pilling and withstands 40% more lateral tension than carded cotton.
- Softness
- Removal of short fibers results in a silkier feel against skin.
- Moisture wicking
- Combed cotton wicks moisture more effectively than carded cotton blends, helping keep feet drier.
- Hosiery expertise
- Portuguese expertise ensures reliable sizing and meticulous knit finish.
- Sustainability
- Portugal's textile sector markets itself on sustainable practices, positioning these Portuguese-made socks as a cleaner-supply-chain alternative to typical fast-fashion options.
- Construction
- Knit-in rocket pattern won't fade, peel, or crack; socks are lightweight and uncushioned
- Origin
- Made in Portugal, a top 5 European textile hub
- Value
- At $22 CAD ($16 USD), costs ~$2 more than Socksmith Prankster but offers better materials and Portuguese manufacturing
- Care
- Air drying, low-temperature inside-out washing without fabric softener, and pair rotation extend the sock's life.
- Fabric quality
- Combed cotton's long fibers create a smooth feel that offsets the uncushioned design.
- Fit
- 3% spandex snaps the sock back to shape for a wrinkle-free fit that resists sliding, bunching, and sagging.
- Reinforcement
- The 80% combed cotton, 17% polyamide, and 3% spandex blend provides abrasion and tear resistance at the heel and toe.
- Size range
- One size typically fits US men's shoe sizes 6–12, but this may vary and is not an official size range from the brand.
- Heel and toe durability
- The polyamide blend gives the heel and toe markedly higher abrasion resistance than cotton alone, so those high-wear zones hold together longer without holes.
- Breathability
- The soft stretch knit construction is thin and breathable, so the socks are lightweight rather than cushioned.
Product record
- Title
- Nasa Rocket Socks
- Brand
- Sock Affairs
- Price
- 22 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of crew-length knit socks laid flat showing a space launch scene on the leg and a blue circular NASA-style logo on the foot. Visible components include ribbed cuffs, a rocket graphic with flames, starfield and moon motifs, and printed text on the sole area.
- Overall shapeTwo flat socks shown together, toes pointing down and cuffs at top; socks are crew length with a defined heel/foot area and a ribbed cuff.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Ribbed cuffDark navy ribbed cuff at the top of each sock with vertical knit ribs visible.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Rocket graphicTall white multistage rocket motif knitted on the leg, positioned on the left sock, with dark windows/bands and small red vertical details; rocket base shows red exhaust/flame pixels meeting a cloudlike white launch plume.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Space backgroundBlue gradient-like bands forming a night-sky backdrop behind the rocket, including small white star dots and two pale circular moon or planet shapes.
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x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Launch plumeWhite knitted cloud shapes at the transition between leg and foot forming the rocket exhaust plume where red flame pixels meet the white area.
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x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - NASA-style circular logoBlue circular patch on the top of each foot containing white block letters and a diagonal red vector line crossing the circle, resembling a NASA meatball emblem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high) - Sole text“Block text printed on the sole area near the arch of the left sock.”
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x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Toe constructionCream-colored toe area with a visible knit seam line at the toe tip.
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x 0.54 · y 0.86 · w 0.37 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background, top-down view with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; image is cropped tightly around the socks.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background with the socks laid flat and slightly overlapping; no props or packaging present.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with very soft shadowing under the socks, minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionTop-down front-facing product image showing both socks aligned vertically in frame, slight overlap with the left sock mostly visible and the right sock partially covered.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high)
Colors
dark navy· ribbed cuff and upper leg#25244Broyal blue· space background bands#424364cream· foot and toe area#F4F1E4bright white· rocket body and cloud plumebright red· logo vector and flame accentscobalt blue· circular logo background#4354AC- Overall shapeTwo flat socks shown together, toes pointing down and cuffs at top; socks are crew length with a defined heel/foot area and a ribbed cuff.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
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