Supergirl Sock Gift Set 3 Pairs

Pair one carries yellow and orange Superman crests scattered across the whole leg on a pink ground. Pair two belongs to Kara herself: Supergirl in blue and red on light pink, with the red cape running across the top of the foot. Pair three is Krypto, the Superdog with his red cape on a grey panel, plus lettering and crest on pink. The box has a removable lid.

• Contents: 3 pairs of knee socks, each with its own motif
• Gift box in the shape of the crest, with a removable lid
• One size for adults
• Officially licensed DC product
• Weight: 0.28 kg
• Made in Spain

All three pairs reach just below the knee. That is a deliberate difference from the usual licensed socks: a knee sock shows the motif along its full length instead of letting it disappear into the shoe. With a skirt, with shorts or under boots the pattern comes into its own. If you prefer something quieter, fold the leg over once and wear them at calf height.

Kara Zor-El is Superman's cousin and came to Earth from Krypton as a child, with the same crest and the same abilities, but a considerably more rebellious history in the comics. Thanks to the series and films of recent years she stands on her own rather than as an add-on. Krypto is Superman's dog and comes from Krypton too: the same red cape, able to fly, part of the comics since the 1950s and familiar to children since the film about the super pets.

Supergirl merchandise usually comes in the same red and blue tones as Superman's. This set works with rose, pink and magenta instead, box included, so it reads as a line of its own rather than a derived side product. The crest is still recognisable at a glance, because only the colour changes, not the shape.

For comic readers, for anyone who cheers along at the cinema, and for anyone who would rather wear colour than grey. As a birthday present, to mark a passed exam, or simply as a gift that says more than a box of chocolates.

Wash the socks at 30 degrees in a laundry bag so the knitted motifs stay sharp. Do not tumble dry them, or the cuff at the knee quickly loses its tension. Keep the light pairs away from dark laundry before their first wash. To fold them over, make one wide fold so the leg does not slip down. Once the socks are out, the box works nicely for hair clips, pins or jewellery.

How many pairs are included? Three pairs of knee socks, each with its own motif.

Are these ankle socks or knee socks? All three pairs are knee socks and reach just below the knee.

What size are the socks? The set is designed as one size for adults.

Is Krypto really included? Yes, one pair shows the Superdog with his red cape on a grey panel.

Is the box ready to give? Yes, it is shaped like the crest and needs no extra paper.