ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women
54410
- Sku
- 54410
- Gender
- Women
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
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Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- TEDDY FLEECE footbed plus padded heel and toe
- Anatomically shaped left and right foot
- Knee-high shaft finishes above the boot cuff
- Padded zones add volume in a tight boot
- Three broad bands: 35/38, 39/41, 42/44
- Compression is slight, not a recovery sock
The ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women is a knee-high ski sock in a blend of 62% polyamide, 36% virgin wool (merino) and 2% elastane, made for women who ski full days off-piste in the cold. What sets it apart inside the boot is the combination of a TEDDY FLEECE footbed, padded heel and toe zones and extra flat toe seams, on a sock that is shaped separately for the left and the right foot.
Who is this sock for?
It is built for freeride skiing first, and it also works for ski touring and colder high-alpine ski days. The ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women suits you if you want cushioning and merino content under a freeride boot rather than the thinnest possible sock. ORTOVOX places this sock at the very bottom of its own range for climbing, so look elsewhere for that. It is also the wrong choice for warm-weather or high-output days where a thin, low-volume sock keeps the foot cooler.
How warm is the Free Ride Long Socks Women?
Warmth comes from the 36% merino share in the knit and from the TEDDY FLEECE zone around the footbed, backed by padded heel and toe areas. The sock weighs 92 grams. There is no membrane and no water column here: this is a knitted sock, so it adds warmth and cushioning, not weather protection.
Which size should you choose?
Sizing runs in three EU shoe-size bands: 35/38, 39/41 and 42/44, so one size covers several shoe sizes and the fit is less exact at the edges of a band. The cut is regular, and the knee-high shaft is meant to finish above the boot cuff. Pull the sock on with the left and right marking matched to the correct foot.
How is the ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women built?
This is a knitted construction with zones that each do one job. The footbed carries TEDDY FLEECE material, the heel and toe areas are padded, and the toe seams are kept extra flat so they sit under the boot liner without a ridge. The leg has a slight compression effect and a comfort cuff at the top, and 2% elastane holds the shape of the shaft over a long day. The ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women is knitted to a left and a right foot shape rather than a single mirrored pattern, and it is made in Italy. Total weight is 92 grams.
Is the Free Ride Long Socks Women suitable for ski touring?
Yes. Freeride skiing is the main use, with ski touring and colder high-alpine ski days next in line. The knee-high shaft runs above the boot cuff, which is where a hard shell edge otherwise presses directly on bare skin on a long climb or a long descent. Where this ORTOVOX sock stops is volume: the padded heel and toe zones plus the TEDDY FLEECE footbed take up space, so in a tightly fitted ski or touring boot with a close liner you may feel the shell. If your boot is already snug, a lower-volume sock is the better match. The compression is described as slight only, so treat it as leg comfort, not as graduated recovery compression.
What is the ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women made of?
The blend is 62% polyamide, 36% virgin wool (merino) and 2% elastane. Polyamide is the majority fibre and carries the abrasion load in the heel and toe, which is exactly where a ski sock wears out first. The merino share is what brings climate and moisture regulation into the knit, and it is why the sock handles damp feet better than a purely synthetic equivalent — but at 36% it is one part of the fabric rather than the whole of it. The elastane keeps the cuff and shaft from sagging into the boot. This is the fibre mix to expect from the ORTOVOX Free Ride Long Socks Women: durability first, wool function second.
How sustainable is this ORTOVOX sock?
Production runs under ORTOVOX's membership of the FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION, which covers working conditions at the manufacturing sites. The sock contains no non-textile parts of animal origin, and the wool used is merino within the fibre blend. The three colourways in the current range are mountain rose, autumn leaves and ice waterfall.
- Knee-high sock length
- Merino wool in the fibre blend
- TEDDY FLEECE material around the footbed
- Padded heel and toe zones
- Extra flat toe seams
- Anatomically shaped left and right foot
- Comfort cuff
- Slight compression effect
- Weight 92 grams
- EU shoe-size bands 35/38, 39/41, 42/44
- Made in Italy
- Sock: 62% polyamide, 36% virgin wool (merino), 2% elastane
