The original goal for ‘Honest’ John Hall was to provide warm, long-lasting hosiery for the farming community in which he was brought up. The first socks he produced were pure Scottish wool, grey half-hose. These were recorded in 1892 as costing 2s 7d for 2 dozen pairs.

With increasing awareness of medical conditions foot care has become a vital part of staying both healthy and fit. HJ’s experience had led to the development of socks for travel, socks that give you stamina and socks for specific ailments such as diabetes, swollen ankles and water retention.