You know when you see something and you have to have it!!!! This was me when I first saw it and it totally did not disappoint! It has everything I need. It is around knee length on me I am 5ft 4. There is a huge front pocket which is ideal for the dogs lead and 2 side pockets both with zips. The jacket is waterproof and cosy fleece lined and the sleeves turn into mittens. I purchased a size small and I am around a size 12.
The brand itself is called RYDE from North West England and are a small team passionate about all things outdoors.
I am affiliated with the brand which means I can offer you an order code TRACYGOESOUTSIDE which will give you a 15% discount on your order.
When you do lots of walking there is 2 vital pieces of equipment you need. Good boots and comfy socks. The perfect pair of both will enable you to walk further and longer.
Last week Heather at Scottish Womans walking group posted some monogramed SWWG merino wool socks that were made in North East Scotland. So I was very interested to find out where. After a wee search I found Caledonia Hosiery on social media.
After wee chat online with the owner Steve he invited me along to his socks factory. I jumped at the chance. The inner geek came out as I am very interested in how things are made.
The company is situated in Forres Moray. It was started in October 2019 and started producing in April 2020. The owner Steve has actually spent half his working life making socks and is very passionate about it. This has now rubbed off on his wife Sue too.
Onsite the couple are producing 1000 pairs of socks a week each pair of socks taking around 8 mins to make. They produce various styles made from wool and cotton. They are all hand finished onsite. That includes washing and air drying before pressing on a shiny sock shaped hot press!
Although the company mainly design and produce socks for brands just recently they have set up a online shop at The Country Side store (link will be posted below). In the shop they have a selection of styles including their signature outdoor socks that I have been gifted to try.
I am super excited to try as not only are they locally produced. Compared to some socks I have purchased over the year they are very reasonabled priced.
My initial review they fit and feel very comfortable. I will be putting the them to some hike tests before I fully review but I do plan to purchase other styles.
I would like to thank Steve for inviting me along and giving a wee insite to how socks are made!
Tracy Goes Outside 