A good pair of riding socks should fit seamlessly inside your riding boots, so you hardly know you’re wearing them. They should be comfortable and not create any unnecessary bulk inside your boots.

Here’s four pairs of socks, which have technical properties to keep your feet happy.


Equetech Performance socks

The perfect sock for wearing with your long boots. They have a soft cotton foot and a thin nylon leg to eliminate any unnecessary bulk, ideal for when you need that extra space inside your boots.

What’s more you get three pairs in this pack.

Colour Navy/grey

Price £11.95* for a pack of three pairs
Buy at: www.equetech.com


Aztec Diamond Equestrian Coolmax Training Socks

A knee-high sock with added Coolmax, a moisture wicking fabric, for additional comfort.

They’re breathable, lightweight and finished with a ribbed band around the ankle to keep them in place. There’s also a reinforced heel and toe paneling .

Colour Black, grey

Size One size

Price £6*
Buy at: www.aztecdiamondequestrian.com


Stierna Performance riding socks

These socks are designed to provide light graduated pressure for improved blood circulation and a mesh construction for maximum ventilation.

They have a non-slip cuff to ensure they don’t fall down and an anatomical toe box for a unique left and right fit.

Colour Black

Sizes 35-37, 38-40, 41-43

Price £20*
For stockists: www.stierna.com


AA Technical socks

The clever Coolmax technology, which wicks moisture away from your skin, will help keep your feet fresh.

There’s mesh to the upper foot for additional comfort plus a padded sole, ribbed foot arch and lightweight fabric up the knee.

Colours Black, navy

Sizes 31/41, 42/46

Price £22*
For stockists: www.horseware.com


*prices correct at time of publishing

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