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ORVA ShiftGuard™ — Work Socks

Zoned Cushioning For Long-Shift Comfort

Breathable Knit Helps Keep Feet Drier

Supportive Arch Band For A Locked-In Fit

Soft Bamboo Lyocell Blend

SIZE GUIDE

ORVA ShiftGuard size guide
Size UK men's EU
M 5 – 8 38 – 42
L 8.5 – 11 42.5 – 46
XL 11.5 – 14 46.5 – 49

Go by your usual boot size. In between sizes or got a high instep? Size up.

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ORVA — Work socks built for long working days
  • Material 56 / 38 / 6 56% bamboo lyocell, 38% nylon and 6% Lycra. A smooth-feeling fibre blend selected for long days inside work boots. Fabric choice, fit and cushioning all matter on site.
  • Thickness Mid-weight Targeted cushioning beneath the heel and forefoot for long shifts on hard concrete, with a lighter knit above the foot to avoid unnecessary bulk in your steelies.
  • Height 28 cm heel to cuff Mid-calf coverage designed to sit above the top of your work boots and provide a comfortable layer beneath your trousers.
  • Colours Black · White Sizes M, L and XL. Go by your usual UK boot size.
  • Non-binding cuff: designed to sit securely above your boots without an overly tight feel.
  • Heel cushioning: targeted padding for the pressure points of long days on concrete.
  • Arch support band: designed for a snug fit through the arch during long shifts on your feet.
  • Sweat-wicking mesh: a lighter knitted area designed with airflow and moisture management in mind.
  • Forefoot padding: extra cushioning beneath the ball of your foot for everyday work-boot comfort.
  • Reinforced heel & toe: reinforced construction in the areas exposed to regular rubbing inside boots.
  • Ankle support: an additional shaped section designed for a comfortable fit around the ankle.

Care: cold machine wash, then air dry or tumble dry on low, following the product care label. Avoid excessive heat when drying.

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Work socks with cushioning and supportive knit

Work socks that finally do the job they were made for.

Meet ORVA. One pair engineered to tackle the four everyday struggles of a twelve-hour shift in work boots.

  • Targeted padding to soften every step on hard concrete
  • Strengthened heels and toes built for demanding days
  • Breathable knit to help keep sweaty feet feeling drier
  • A secure arch band to help your socks stay in place

12-HOUR SHIFTS. TOUGH CONDITIONS. ORVA IS BUILT TO KEEP UP.

TARGETED SOFT CUSHIONING

REINFORCED HEEL ZONES

SECURE ARCH GRIP

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Can these handle 8–12 hour shifts on a job site?

That's what they were built for. The cushioning is zoned — dense pads under the heel and the ball of the foot, exactly where concrete, gravel and steel decking hit hardest, and thin everywhere else so it never packs out your boot.

Will they stay up inside my work boots all day?

Yes. A wide ribbed cuff holds without digging a red ring into your calf, a deep heel pocket and a back pull-tab lock your heel in, and the arch-lock band stops the sock sliding down inside the boot. It's the point our customers mention most.

My feet sweat a lot in steel toes. Will these help?

They will. There is no cotton and no wool in them — those are the fibres that soak up sweat and hold it against your skin. Bamboo wicks moisture away from your skin instead of holding it there, and mesh panels over the top of the foot vent it.

Are they stable on ladders and uneven ground?

The arch-lock band and the deep heel pocket keep your foot from sliding around inside the boot, which is what makes you feel unsteady on a rung or a slope. To be straight with you: it's a sock, not an ankle brace — the support comes from your boot, the ORVIA sock helps keep your foot in place inside it.

How do I wash them after a filthy shift?

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, straight in with the work clothes. No hand-washing, no hang-drying, no special soap. The heel and toe are double-knit, which is what keeps them holding up wash after wash.

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