Simons
Solid And Dotted Ankle Socks 2-Pack Exclusive Collection From Italy
4.67/5 (9)
CA$12.00CAD
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This is a 2-pack of ankle socks containing one solid pair and one polka-dot pair, imported exclusively from Italy. Made from a stretch nylon blend, the solid socks feature rolled edging while the dotted socks have scalloped edging. Each pack includes two pairs and is available in one size.
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Two-pack of ankle socks with solid and dotted patterns, featuring stretch nylon blend and decorative edging.
Stretch nylon blend, rolled edging (solid), scalloped edging (dots)
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Imported from Italy
- Stretch nylon blend
- Rolled edging on solid pair
- Scalloped edging on dotted pair
- Made in Italy
- Two pairs per package
Product Insights
Simons' Solid And Dotted Ankle Socks 2-Pack from its exclusive Italian collection offers reinforced toes, seamless finishes, and a nylon-elastane blend that provides abrasion resistance lasting up to 3x longer than cotton, quick-drying, moisture wicking, and sag resistance, all while maintaining crisp dots and a non-curling scalloped edge after washing. At C$6 per pair, the pack undercuts Italian rivals by 2–3× and Simons' own by 25%, delivering a practical two-pair set for both dressy and everyday wear with a lightweight feel and adaptable fit.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Italian manufacturing brings reinforced toes, seamless finishes, and over a century of hosiery expertise.
- Material
- Nylon-elastane blend keeps socks snug, quick-drying, and 3x more abrasion-resistant than cotton.
- Value
- C$6/pair: 2–3× less than Italian rivals, 25% less than Simons' own.
- Practical pairing
- Dotted + solid: reviewers call it practical and gift-ready.
- Lightweight feel
- Buyers report the socks feel lightweight and barely noticeable when worn.
- Abrasion resistance
- Nylon blend resists abrasion at heel and toe, lasting up to 3x longer than cotton.
- Quick drying
- Socks dry quickly after washing thanks to nylon's low water absorption.
- Sag resistance
- 85-95% polyamide + 5-15% elastane prevents ankle socks from slipping down.
- Wash durability
- Scalloped edge retains shape after washes; quick-drying reduces fiber degradation.
- Build quality
- Italian construction with reinforced toes and seamless finishes; customers say well made.
- Design
- Nylon blend ensures crisp dots and non-curling scalloped edge after wash.
- Moisture
- Dries faster than cotton after washing and wicks moisture during wear; retains shape after laundering.
- Embellishment
- Scalloped edge and polka dot pattern stay intact and crisp after repeated washing.
- Versatility
- Two-pair pack includes one sheer dotted sock and one opaque solid sock, covering both dressy and everyday looks.
- Fit
- Nylon-elastane blend stretches to fit different foot sizes without slipping or bagging.
Product record
- Title
- Solid And Dotted Ankle Socks 2-Pack Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.67 stars, 9 reviews
Deep Research
Nylon blend feel and durability
- Nylon takes dye with exceptional sharpness, so the dotted pattern on the second pair reads as crisp and high-contrast rather than blurry — a visual advantage over pure cotton, where the same pattern would appear muted.
- Nylon's tensile strength and elastic recovery, often supplemented with elastane in stretch blends, keeps the sock anchored at the heel and cuff — so the rolled edging stays put over the ankle bone instead of slipping down into the shoe after a few hours of walking.
- Nylon's low moisture absorption means these socks dry significantly faster after washing than cotton pairs — a practical advantage for a lingerie-style ankle sock that might be washed in a sink or cycled through outfits frequently.
- Nylon's elastic recovery pulls the sock back to its original shape after every wash, which is critical for the scalloped dotted edging — without it, the delicate decorative edge would curl or lose definition within a few wears.
- Nylon yarns resist the grinding friction at the heel, toe, and ball of the foot every step you take, which is why nylon blend ankle socks outlast pure cotton equivalents — abrasion tests show up to 3x longer lifespan, so the solid black pair, worn as a daily staple, won't develop holes after a single season.
Value compared to similar socks
- Where most Italian-made sock 2-packs in this price band use cotton-rich fabrics (Osocks: Lisle cotton, Calzitaly: 80% cotton), this pack opts for a stretch nylon blend that helps hold the Italian manufacturing price to $6 a pair while delivering the durability, stretch, and quick-dry performance cotton lacks.
- Simons' own Solid ped socks 2-pack is also priced at $12, but that product omits the 'Imported from Italy' provenance and lacks the decorative scalloped/rolled cuff — making the Italian manufacturing essentially a no-cost upgrade when choosing the Solid & Dotted pack.
- Osocks charges €18.99 (~$28 CAD) for a 2-pack of Italian cotton ankle socks and Calzitaly charges €13.55 (~$20 CAD) for a sport-oriented Italian 2-pack; both sit well above the $12 Simons pack, affirming that this exclusive is an unusually affordable way to access Italian sock production.
- A single pair of Simons' designed-in-Canada solid-colour ankle socks retails at $8, making the Italian-made 2-pack 25% cheaper per pair ($6) while adding the design interest of a scalloped or rolled cuff.
What 'Made in Italy' means for socks
- Italian sock manufacturing emphasizes precision details like reinforced toes and seamless finishing, which improve durability — even an unlined ankle sock benefits from a cleaner edge that won't fray or dig in.
- Italy's hosiery know-how has been built over more than a century, with regional textile traditions stretching back to medieval times; this accumulated expertise means a basic sock pack still inherits refined fit and finishing techniques that less specialized manufacturers often skip.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of sheer black ankle socks with small opaque polka dots and a scalloped opaque cuff; worn on a model's feet and lower legs, shown from a side/three-quarter view.
- Sock silhouetteAnkle-length sheer socks fitted to the foot and lower calf, showing toe, heel, instep, and ankle contours on a posed model.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.95 · h 0.48 (high) - Sheer fabric bodySock body made of translucent sheer knit material that reveals skin tone beneath and is uniformly dotted with small opaque round polka dots.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.85 · h 0.40 (high) - Polka dot patternEvenly spaced small opaque circular dots covering the entire visible sock body including foot, ankle, and lower calf.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - Cuff constructionOpaque knitted cuff band at the sock opening with a narrow scalloped edge detail around the top.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.41 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.59 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Toe and heel visibilityToe area appears slightly reinforced or layered in the sheer fabric and heel contour is visible through the sheer knit; no visible separate reinforcement color.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model's lower legs and feet against a very light gray background with soft shadowing beneath the feet; image is cropped above the knees.
- Model legs and poseA model's crossed lower legs and feet are posed with one foot flat on the ground and the other slightly raised and pointed, showing socks from side and three-quarter angles.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.65 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a pale neutral background that is nearly white or very light gray, producing soft shadows beneath the feet.
- Image cropImage is cropped above the knees so only lower legs and feet are visible; framing centers the socks within the lower half of the image.
Colors
sheer black· sock body (sheer knit)#131313opaque black· cuff and opaque dots#241C1A- Sock silhouetteAnkle-length sheer socks fitted to the foot and lower calf, showing toe, heel, instep, and ankle contours on a posed model.
- 02
Product
Pair of plain black ankle socks being worn on a model's feet; smooth, opaque knit with narrow folded hem at the cuff visible on both ankles.
- Sock shapeAnkle-length sock profile that covers the foot and rises just above the ankle with a smooth, form-fitting silhouette following the foot and lower calf contours.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.45 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.55 · w 0.55 · h 0.34 (high) - Cuff detailNarrow cuff at top edge of sock appears slightly thicker and forms a clean, folded-looking rim around the ankle.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.17 · h 0.07 (high) - Material finishSmooth, matte knit fabric with uniform opacity; slight stretch visible where the sock conforms to the foot and ankle.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.45 · h 0.38 (medium) - Toe and heel contourDefined toe seam and rounded heel area visible where fabric conforms to foot shape; no contrasting reinforcement color visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a model's crossed legs against a plain light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow at the lower edge.
- Model legsBare lower legs and feet of a model wearing the socks; legs are crossed with one foot slightly raised and the other resting on the ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.75 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft, minimal shadows under the feet indicating studio lighting.
- Image crop and framingVertical crop focusing on lower legs and feet; upper thighs and head are outside the frame.
Colors
matte black· sock body#0E0E0E- Sock shapeAnkle-length sock profile that covers the foot and rises just above the ankle with a smooth, form-fitting silhouette following the foot and lower calf contours.
- 03
Product
Two folded black ankle socks (stacked) shown front-facing; visible knit textures include a plain top sock and a lower sock with small raised dot pattern and a ruffled elastic cuff at the bottom edge.
- Folded sock stackTwo folded black ankle socks are stacked vertically with the top fold covering part of the second; the top sock shows a smooth plain knit face while the middle layer shows a dotted texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Ruffled cuffLower visible sock has a gathered, ruffled elastic cuff with small scalloped loops along the exposed edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Dot textureSecond sock (middle band) displays a pattern of small raised dots arranged across the knit surface.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.32 · w 0.58 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceSocks appear as a fine knit fabric with a matte finish and slight surface nap visible in highlights and folds.
Packaging
Black cardboard sleeve with hanger tab and centered white branding and text; tricolor stripe above brand and a small sock icon at lower right.
- Hanger tabTop of the packaging is a black cardboard hanger tab with a die-cut hook-shaped hole for hanging.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Size sticker“Small black rectangular sticker on the hanger tab with white text 'ONE-SIZE' above 'NERO'.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.04 · w 0.21 · h 0.08 (high) - Tricolor stripe and origin text“Thin horizontal stripe in green, white, red appears above the brand with the text 'IMPORTATION D'ITALIE' printed below the stripe.”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.03 (high) - Brand wordmark“Large lowercase word 'simons' printed in a light color centered on the cardboard sleeve.”
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Product name lines“Two stacked lines of text under the brand read 'BAS CHEVILLE' on the first line and 'ANKLE SOCKS' on the second line.”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Quantity text“Small text at lower left of the sleeve reads '2 PAIRES' above '2 PAIRS'.”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Sock iconSmall stylized white icon of a pair of ankle socks is printed at the lower right corner of the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Cardboard sleeve color and finishPackaging is a matte dark charcoal/black cardboard sleeve that wraps around the midsection of the socks.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a pale neutral gray background with even frontal lighting and a small soft shadow to the left; image is vertically centered and tightly cropped around the product.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying the full frame behind the product.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft frontal lighting with a faint diffuse shadow visible to the left side of the product indicating a light source slightly right of center.
- Shot compositionProduct is photographed straight-on and centered in the frame showing the front face of the packaging and the exposed folded socks.
Colors
black· socks knit#0E0E09dark charcoal· cardboard sleeve and hanger tabPackaging#211E1Bwhite· printed text and iconPackaginggreen white red· tricolor stripePackaging- Folded sock stackTwo folded black ankle socks are stacked vertically with the top fold covering part of the second; the top sock shows a smooth plain knit face while the middle layer shows a dotted texture.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
9 total4.67
9 reviews · out of 5
So pretty!
★★★★★Eleni H.
I love these delicate, pretty, blue socks. They're comfortable and great to dress up or down. The second black pair is very practical; you can never have too many black ankle socks!
Chaussettes mignonnes
★★★★★Louise B.
Belles et confortables
Elegant, fun! I love everything dotted!
★★★★★Rachelle L.
Beautiful and fun from Italy! Both 2 for a gift.
Sockets
★★★★★Marie M.
Very cute, light weight, well made sockets! Great buy!!
Très satisfaite
★★★★★Céline B.
Très satisfaite
Les bas chevilles uni et pois Emballage de 2
★★★★★Marleine B.
très jolis
Cute and classy
★★★★★camille b.
Classy socks when they must be worn
adorable je l'aime beaucoup
★★★★★odette b.
adorable je l'aime beaucoup
Beautiful
★★★★★margaret f.
Beautiful
Q&A
1 answered- Does the pack contain one solid black pair and one black pair with polka dots?
- Yes, the 2-pack includes one pair of solid black socks and one pair of black socks with polka dots. The listing describes a 'Solid and dotted ankle socks 2-pack,' and a review mentions 'The second black pair is very practical,' confirming one solid and one dotted.