Work Socks for Men & Women

Work Socks Australia: Bamboo, Cotton & Wool-Blend Socks for Safety Boots

A work sock has a harder job than an everyday sock. It sits against stiff leather, a steel or composite toe cap and a warm, enclosed boot for eight hours or more, and the wrong pair means damp feet, rubbing at the heel and a seam pressing on the toes. This range covers the three fabrics work boot wearers look for — bamboo, cotton and wool blend — in crew and ankle lengths for men and women, from KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT, in sock sizes from 3 up to 14.

Choose Your Work Socks by Material

• Bamboo work socks — a soft, breathable fibre that suits hot days and long shifts. The KingGee Men's Bamboo Work Sock (K09270) comes in black, navy, khaki and olive plus fluro yellow and fluro orange, and the KingGee Bamboo Crew 3-packs (K09230 and K09002) cover everyday colours. NNT's bamboo ankle socks are an option for low-cut footwear.
• Cotton work socks — the Hard Yakka Cotton Crew 5 Pack (Y20035) uses a cotton-rich blend with a padded footbed and seamless toe, built to cushion the foot through a full day in boots. The KingGee Men's Crew Cotton 5 Pack (K09035) gives you a week of pairs to rotate.
• Wool-blend work socks — the Hard Yakka Army Work Socks (Y20008) are a wool-blend sock for cooler mornings and outdoor work.

Crew vs Ankle: Match Your Socks to Your Boots

Crew socks sit above the boot collar and pad your shin against leather, which is why they suit a taller lace-up safety boot, a side zip boot or an elastic sided boot with a higher leg. Ankle socks, like NNT's bamboo ankle range, are lighter and cooler but leave your ankle bone exposed to the boot collar — better suited to low-cut work shoes than to mid-height boots. Not sure which boot style suits your job? Our guide to choosing between elastic-sided, lace-up and zip-sided work boots covers the trade-offs.

Socks for Steel Cap & Composite Toe Boots

A seam running across the toes is a common source of sore feet inside a toe-capped boot. Look for a seamless toe, a padded footbed under the heel and ball of the foot, and a size that matches your boot so the sock doesn't bunch. The same advice applies whether your boots have a steel cap or a composite toe — the boots themselves are rated to AS/NZS 2210.3, but there is no equivalent standard for socks, so fit and fabric are what to choose on. Breaking in new boots? Read how to break in new work boots without ruining your feet.

Women's Work Socks

Women's work socks here include the KingGee Women's Bamboo Sock 3-Pack (K49015) in black/pink and pink/marle, and the Hard Yakka Women's Crew 3-Pack (Y20120) in a multi-coloured pack. Pair them with our women's work boots for a full footwear fit-out.

Complete Your Footwear

• Lace Up Boots — the most adjustable fit, tightened or eased through the shift.
• Side Zip Work Boots — quick on and off, with laces on some styles.
• Elastic Sided Boots — slip-on convenience in Blundstone, Mongrel, Steel Blue and more.
• Gumboots — for wet, muddy and washdown sites.
• Footwear Accessories — insoles, laces and boot care to go with your socks.

Trusted Work Sock Brands

Genuine KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT work socks, along with a basic Worksense single-pair sock. We’re based in Sydney, with fast dispatch Australia-wide. Kitting out a crew? Multi-packs are available, and trade and bulk pricing can be arranged — contact our team for a quote.