A stylish person should be stylish in everything. And this even applies to socks. The American manufacturer HUF produces sportswear and accessories that are unique in quality and style. What is this brand and why the socks produced by this company are so popular, read in this article.
History
HUF is a world famous American brand. It originated in the 90s of the last century on the idea of skateboarder Keith Hafnagel. As a child, he was fond of riding a skateboard. Over time, the hobby grew into a professional occupation.
The skate industry gave Keith many opportunities. He was constantly learning something new and tried to look for inspiration in street movements. As a result, Keith had the idea to open a small store in San Francisco's fashion district. He sold clothes, shoes and various accessories for active people. To Kit's own surprise, the business boomed. But the ever-growing demand for the product required expansion. Hafnagel noticed the great interest of buyers and created his own brand HUF.
Under this brand, Keith started producing sneakers and some menswear. To date, significantlyHUF's product range has expanded: socks, sportswear, skateboard accessories, comfortable shoes, etc.
Keith has achieved great popularity and recognition of the brand around the world thanks to the constant development and promotion of his business. So, the entrepreneur follows the changes in street culture and always takes them into account in his future collections. In addition, Keith personally controls all stages of production and manages the company.
HUF socks
Socks are considered very popular among fans of this brand. They have become a fashion icon for skateboarders and street goers. HUF - socks, which are considered to be the real symbol of this brand. The manufacturer came up with a unique design that distinguishes them from other socks. All of them have the same style, but differ in color scheme. All socks have marijuana on them. With this design, the manufacturer wanted to convey the freedom that fans of street life feel.
HUF products - high quality socks, they wear well, retain their color and shape after repeated washing.
The most interesting thing is that HUF socks are worn not only by athletes and lovers of an active lifestyle, but also by many world-class stars. So, the colorful socks of this brand can often be seen on famous rappers.
How to spot a fake
Recently, more and more online stores offer HUF brand socks at very low prices. Although it is very attractive, in most cases you are at riskpurchase a low-quality fake.
The most counterfeitable product of the HUF brand is socks. At the same time, fakes are found in a variety of variations. In order not to fall into the trap of dishonest sellers, you need to know the main signs of the original HUF socks:
1. Corporate print. All authentic socks have a marijuana leaf pattern. On the original, all prints are large, have 5 leaves in front and behind each sock and are quite close to each other. In fakes, the pattern is very small, and the number of sheets can vary. This difference helps to identify the real HUF socks, the photo of which is presented below.
2. Hanger. In the originals, this packing piece has a small hook. In a fake, on the contrary, the hook is very large and slightly extended upwards.
3. Elastic. Genuine socks must have HUF written on the wrong side. If it is not there, then the socks are a 100% fake. In addition, in this product, the elastic band starts from the heel itself and fits perfectly to the leg. The fake has it only at the top of the sock.
4. Label. The carton of the original product contains only the full name of the manufacturer, its official website and the composition of the fabric. In addition to this information, a fake also has a bar code and washing recommendations.
5. Company clip. More recently, the manufacturer began to produce socks with a special clip with the company logo. Also on the back of the cellophane packaging should be a small label with the name of the model, color andspecific barcode.
And, of course, you need to pay attention to the cost. No official HUF representative will sell socks cheaper than the manufacturer himself. Especially if the price is several times lower. Authentic HUF socks are quite expensive.
Customer Reviews
Many people have been buying HUF clothes for a long time. Socks customer reviews deserve only positive. They are very high quality, have a natural composition and are worn well. And most importantly, they are very comfortable. Most people buy HUF socks because of the popularity of the brand.
As for the shortcomings, according to buyers, there are none. The only parameter that sometimes makes you think about buying is the high cost.
