{"product_id":"stance-shelter-oatmeal","title":"Stance Shelter Oatmeal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stance Shelter Oatmeal is a \u003cstrong\u003esoft everyday crew sock\u003c\/strong\u003e for people who notice the feel of their socks as much as their appearance. The muted Oatmeal colour is easy to wear with casual shoes and denim, while the \u003cstrong\u003eButter Blend fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reason to choose this model over a straightforward cotton basic. It focuses on a smooth, comfortable textile feel inside the shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButter Blend is Stance’s fabric approach for this style, combining \u003cstrong\u003enylon, cotton, modal, lyocell and elastane\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fibres form a mixed knit rather than a pure cotton or wool sock. That distinction is useful when comparing your daily options: Shelter is about a particularly soft feel, not a claim that it replaces a technical hiking sock or provides a defined level of winter insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecrew height\u003c\/strong\u003e sits above the ankle, leaving a useful amount of coverage between the top of the shoe and the trouser leg. It is an easy shape for ordinary days on your feet and relaxed time away from work. The neutral colour also makes the sock less visually demanding than a patterned pair, so the construction can be the main reason for reaching for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium cushioning\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a comfortable layer underfoot. The padding should be considered alongside your shoe fit: a softer sock still needs enough room around the toes and instep. \u003cstrong\u003eTargeted cushioning\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrates attention on the relevant contact areas, helping the foot section feel intentionally shaped rather than simply thick everywhere. Try the pair in the shoes you plan to wear most often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStance uses \u003cstrong\u003eInfiknit reinforcement at the heel and toe\u003c\/strong\u003e on this exact Shelter version. These are areas that see repeated rubbing, making reinforcement a sensible companion to the softer fabric. \u003cstrong\u003eArch support\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the middle of the sock follow the foot, while a \u003cstrong\u003eseamless toe closure\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the raised join at the front. Together, the details balance a soft touch with practical everyday construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the size according to your normal shoe range; Stance’s adult guide lists M at EU 38–42 and L at EU 43–46. The sock should follow your foot without pulling the toes tight or leaving a pocket at the heel. For maintenance, \u003cstrong\u003efollow the care label supplied with your pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let the socks dry fully between wears and keep the softer knit away from rough hooks and fastenings in the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shelter; Oatmeal; A556A23SHE-270; adult unisex crew sock; Butter Blend fabric; medium and targeted cushioning; Infiknit reinforced heel and toe; arch support; seamless toe closure. Choose it for soft daily comfort in casual footwear, with reinforcement where the textile regularly meets the shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.behindthepines.eu\/collections\/stance-socks\"\u003eCompare other Stance socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stance","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":58302902731134,"sku":"A556A23SHE-270-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":58302902763902,"sku":"A556A23SHE-270-L","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5322\/7390\/files\/Stance-Shelter-Oatmeal-3.jpg?v=1793110471","url":"https:\/\/www.behindthepines.eu\/products\/stance-shelter-oatmeal","provider":"Behind The Pines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}