The Great Canadian Sox Shop

The Great Canadian Sox Shop A wide range of Canadian made and Canadian owned sock brands for the whole family. 3 retail locations in the GTA to choose from or shop online at greatsox.com

Hiking, Dress, Sport, Casual, Thermal & Diabetic socks from brands such as JB Field's, Yo-sox, Goodluck Socks, 2UNDR, and Stance!

BRAND OF THE WEEK — Stance Socks are 20% OFF!From today until Friday, May 15, treat your feet to the best. Whether you'r...
05/12/2026

BRAND OF THE WEEK — Stance Socks are 20% OFF!

From today until Friday, May 15, treat your feet to the best. Whether you're hitting the trails, the gym, or just living your best life — Stance has you covered.

Sale ends Friday. No code needed — discount applied automatically. Available online and in store!

05/01/2026

We're growing our Canadian manufacturing capabilities. 🇨🇦

Setting up a new knitting machine is no small feat — and we couldn't be more proud to be doing it right here in Canada.

The textile and sock manufacturing industry is facing real headwinds: skilled machine operators are increasingly rare, training takes time, and the knowledge required to produce a truly premium product doesn't come from a manual. It comes from years of hands-on experience passed down through generations.

That's exactly why we're investing — not just in equipment, but in people.

Bringing a new knitting machine online means committing to the skilled labour that runs it, the technicians who maintain it, and the team that ensures every pair meets the standard our customers expect. It's a long game, and we're here for it.

At a time when so much production has moved offshore, we're doubling down on domestic manufacturing. Because we believe the best outdoor adventure socks in the world should be made in Canada, by people who care about making the best quality product possible.

More to come as we get this machine humming. 🧶

The season's winding down, but your warmth doesn't have to. Stock up on our premium Merino wool thermals at 20% OFF in-s...
03/20/2026

The season's winding down, but your warmth doesn't have to. Stock up on our premium Merino wool thermals at 20% OFF in-store or online at greatsox.com. Ends Monday March 23rd at Midnight!

Made in Canada since 1877. Built to last a lifetime.

Behind every great pair of socks is a whole lot of hard work, problem-solving, and pride. 🇨🇦🧦This photo captures the rea...
02/13/2026

Behind every great pair of socks is a whole lot of hard work, problem-solving, and pride. 🇨🇦🧦

This photo captures the reality of sock manufacturing — skilled operators fine-tuning high-speed knitting machines, monitoring tension, adjusting settings, and making constant micro-corrections to keep quality consistent. These machines are incredible pieces of equipment, but like any production system, they need attention. When something breaks down, production doesn’t just stop — we troubleshoot, repair, recalibrate, and get it running again. That hands-on dedication is what keeps standards high.

Quality socks don’t happen by accident. They come from:
• Careful yarn selection
• Precise machine programming
• Continuous inspection
• Quick response to mechanical issues
• Experienced technicians who know how to dial everything back in

Manufacturing in Canada means higher standards, better oversight, and real accountability. It means investing in skilled people, maintaining equipment properly, and never cutting corners just to move product. It also means resilience — when something goes wrong, we fix it. We don’t outsource the problem.

Canadian-made isn’t just a label — it’s a commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and supporting local jobs and industry.

Every stitch matters. And so does where it’s made. 🇨🇦

Okay, let's talk about 2025... 📊 This was YOUR yearWe recieved 43,010 orders total! With about 40% of those coming from ...
01/01/2026

Okay, let's talk about 2025...

📊 This was YOUR year

We recieved 43,010 orders total! With about 40% of those coming from in-store purchases at The Great Canadian Sox Shop. That's one order every 12 minutes ⏰

🌍 Your socks traveled far

175,140 pairs of socks left our warehouse this year

If laid end-to-end, that's 87 km of premium Merino wool

(Longer than walking from Toronto to Hamilton!)

💙 Customer love was real

22,832 people chose Great Sox and 28% came back for seconds (or thirds... or fourths)

Our most loyal customer? They ordered 4.4 times this year 🏆

🔥 Your top hit

The 96% Wool Weekender was the top seller by far. And almost 30% of you came back for more—because once you experience real Canadian made Merino wool comfort, there's no going back!

Thanks for an amazing year. Here's to warm feet, happy customers, and another year of Canadian-made quality. Cheers to 2026! 🧦🇨🇦

Our Boxing Week Sale continues with 20% off sitewide and in store—but only until January 5th.Premium Canadian-made Merin...
12/30/2025

Our Boxing Week Sale continues with 20% off sitewide and in store—but only until January 5th.

Premium Canadian-made Merino wool socks built to last. Whether you're hitting the trails, braving the cold, or just want everyday comfort that doesn't quit, now's the time to stock up.

👉 Shop greatsox.com

👀👀👀Big news! We partnered with the Canada Magazine for this ad on the Gardiner at the beginning of December. Did you see...
12/29/2025

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Big news! We partnered with the Canada Magazine for this ad on the Gardiner at the beginning of December. Did you see it?

Please note our factory we will be closed this week, but you can still shop our Boxing Week Sale in store or online at our Danforth and Queen St locations! Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING. Happy new years 🎉

"He won't take them off to wash them… so I ordered him a few more pairs." 😄🧦When Jessie gave her boyfriend an early Chri...
12/15/2025

"He won't take them off to wash them… so I ordered him a few more pairs." 😄🧦

When Jessie gave her boyfriend an early Christmas gift of our Hiker GX Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks, she created a problem: he loved them so much he wouldn't give them up!

✨ What he loves:

- Incredibly comfortable
- No bunching in boots
- 74% Merino wool warmth

The solution? More pairs, of course. Because when you find the perfect sock, one pair is never enough.

Thanks for sharing this, Jessie! Stories like yours remind us why we've been crafting quality socks in Ontario since 1877 🇨🇦

Our Canadian Made collection just hit a MASSIVE milestone.Since March 4th, traffic to our Canadian Made page has increas...
12/14/2025

Our Canadian Made collection just hit a MASSIVE milestone.

Since March 4th, traffic to our Canadian Made page has increased by over 10,000%.

Let that sink in.

Turns out, people care where their socks are made. They care about supporting local manufacturing. They care about quality that lasts.

For 148 years, we've been crafting premium socks right here in Ontario. While others outsource, we double down on Canadian craftsmanship.

Thank you for choosing Made in Canada. Thank you for supporting our Toronto workshop. Thank you for proving that quality and origin still matter.

Here's to the next 148 years. 🧦

Santa socks season 🎄
11/23/2025

Santa socks season 🎄

Address

25 Waterman Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4B1Y6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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