Charlotte D.
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Gave it to my sister, who is never surprised by anything. She photographed the box before she even opened it.
Sushi Socks Velora™ | Rolled like maki and served in a takeaway box
€34,99
€69,00
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- She lifts the lid certain it is takeaway sushi. Underneath are rolled-up socks, one by one
- Five different designs: salmon, tuna, tamago and two maki. No two the same
- Soft one-size cotton, stretchy fabric that fits every foot. Machine washable at 40 degrees
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Is it a good gift?
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It is one of the easiest to get right. It gets a laugh when the lid comes off, and then it ends up on someone's feet instead of in a drawer. Works for your mother-in-law just as well as for the colleague you drew in Secret Santa.
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Charlotte D.
Gave it to my sister, who is never surprised by anything. She photographed the box before she even opened it.
The funny gift lasts one evening, the useful one is opened in silence
Nobody cheers for washing-up liquid and nobody keeps a joke. With this box you don't have to choose.
You know the one. The joke gift that gets a laugh for ten seconds and then lives in a drawer. Or the practical one, opened in silence and thanked for out of politeness.
Here both things happen. Tonight it is the box that gets passed around the table. Tomorrow morning it is five pairs of socks on the feet of whoever received them. Looks like sushi. They are socks.
How it works with Sushi Socks Velora™
Four steps. Nothing to wrap.
Step 1.
The box arrives closed and ready to present. You hand it over as it is, no wrapping paper.
Step 2.
She picks it up and for two seconds genuinely thinks it is takeaway sushi.
Step 3.
She lifts the lid, unrolls the first roll and realises what she is holding.
Result.
A laugh tonight, and five pairs of socks that actually get worn.
What makes a gift a good one
It comes down to three things.
The moment. For two seconds she thinks it is sushi. Those two seconds are the gift, the rest comes after.
The size. One size, the fabric stretches to fit every foot. You don't need to ask anything in advance and nobody has to exchange them.
The packaging. The box is already the gift: clear lid, green grass and wooden chopsticks.
Socks that actually get worn
They are not an ornament. Five pairs in soft one-size cotton, with stretchy fabric that fits every foot, washed in the machine at 40 degrees like all the others.
That is why they end up in the sock drawer and not at the back of the wardrobe. And if you want to see them as sushi again, they roll back up in half a minute.
What customers say
Verified reviews from customers who bought the socks.
4.8/5
Based on 48 reviews
5 stars
85.4%
4 stars
10.4%
3 stars
4.1%
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Fiona M.
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My mother-in-law genuinely thought I had brought her sushi. Then she lifted the lid. That moment alone was worth it.
Laura B.
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Gift sorted and a laugh guaranteed, but the best part is that my husband actually wears them. The salmon ones are his favourite.
Julia R.
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Bought it for Secret Santa at the office. It was the only present everyone wanted to see up close.
Martina P.
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They look like they came straight from a Japanese restaurant. Neatly rolled, with the green grass and chopsticks, nothing to wrap.
Sylvia C.
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Handed them over exactly as they arrived. My sister-in-law immediately asked where I had bought them.
Victoria S.
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The cotton is properly soft. I expected the usual novelty stuff and instead they are normal socks, the kind you actually wear.
Helen T.
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Well made. I washed them at 40 degrees and they came out perfect, the design hasn't faded.
Alexandra N.
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My 19-year-old son wears them with his Vans and has asked me for another box for a friend's birthday.
Sarah G.
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Ordered two: one to give away and one for home. The one for home ended up in my drawer anyway.
Frederica L.
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The nice thing is that it lasts. The joke is over in a minute, the socks stay in the drawer and get worn.
Isla V.
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Dinner with friends, I put it in the middle of the table and for three seconds they really thought it was sushi. Then half an hour of laughing.
Martha B.
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Spot-on gift for someone who already has everything. Nobody has one and everyone likes it.
Camilla F.
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The size fits both me and my brother. I didn't have to ask anything in advance, which was my worry.
Beatrice A.
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Arrived with the box intact and the lid closed. It really does look like takeaway, the effect is spot on.
Georgia M.
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Bought for the office Christmas dinner. It beat every other present on the table.
Roberta S.
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Rolled them up again after washing, it takes half a minute and they look identical.
Paula R.
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My mum is 68 and adored them. She says they are the cheeriest socks she owns.
Christine P.
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I worried they would be the flimsy novelty kind you bin after two wears. Not at all, they feel properly substantial underfoot.
Serena D.
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Gave them to my flatmate, she put the box on display on the shelf before she had even worn them.
Monica G.
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The wooden chopsticks inside are the detail that gets the laugh. It really looks like a takeaway.
Anna L.
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Ordered for my niece's birthday. She filmed herself opening the lid and sent it to all her friends.
Deborah C.
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Not the usual novelty gift that ends up in a drawer. These get worn, and that is exactly what I was looking for.
Michelle B.
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The salmon and the tamago are the best ones. You can tell at a glance what they are meant to be.
Simone V.
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Perfect packaging just as it is. Saved me paper, ribbon and half an hour of work.
Veronica M.
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My husband wears them to the gym. He said they were silly, now they are his.
Eleanor T.
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Five genuinely different designs, not two identical ones in disguise. That is what won me over.
Arianna F.
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The clear lid does all the work. You see the sushi, you open it, and they are socks.
Danielle R.
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Gift for my daughter's teacher. She said it was the most original one of the year.
Claudia S.
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Lovely idea and nicely done. Not a gadget, proper socks inside a funny box.
Naomi G.
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Bought for the end-of-year party raffle. Whoever won them put the tuna pair on straight away.
Lucy P.
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My teenage daughter took them out of my drawer. I need to order another box.
Angela D.
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The cotton doesn't make my feet sweat like I thought. I wear them all day at the office without any bother.
Rosalind M.
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Handed over at a dinner party, the host opened them in front of everyone. Guaranteed effect.
Theresa B.
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Bought for my son-in-law, who is never satisfied. First he laughed, then he wore them the next day.
Alice C.
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Better made than I imagined from the photos. The seam at the toe is neat.
Sophie N.
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Got three at once and finished my gift shopping in one afternoon. Relieved.
Emily R.
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The green of the fake grass does the trick. It really looks like the box from the restaurant.
Irene F.
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Birthday gift for my boyfriend. He wore them that same evening and told me they are comfy.
Grace L.
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Simple, funny and useful. A rare combination, usually you have to choose.
Lorraine V.
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I wear them myself and never gave them to anyone. Buying a second box for the actual gift.
Stephanie A.
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Lovely and well made. I would have liked to choose the designs myself, but I do like the ones included.
Nadia P.
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Very cute. The only thing is I would have preferred a few darker colours among the five pairs.
Barbara S.
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Great gift idea. I would have taken six pairs instead of five, to fill the drawer.
Patricia M.
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Very popular at home. I hope you add more designs, like prawn, so I can order another box.
Antonia G.
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Fun and comfortable. The red tuna is a bit bright for my taste, the other four are perfect.
Carla B.
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Lovely and they make an impression. I would have preferred more choice of colours, they are very bright for me.
Renate D.
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Nice gift and well packaged. I would have liked to be able to add a plain-coloured pair.
Frequently asked questions
What size are they?
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One size, the fabric stretches to fit every foot. That is the beauty of socks as a gift, you don't need to know the size in advance.
What if I'm not happy?
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It rarely happens, but it happens. That is why every order comes with a 30 days money-back guarantee. Write to us and you get the full amount back, no questions asked.
Do I need to wrap them?
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No. The box is already the gift: clear lid, green grass and wooden chopsticks. You hand it over just as it is.
Can they be washed?
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Yes. Machine wash at 40 degrees like normal socks. If you want them back in sushi shape, just roll them up again, it takes half a minute.
Are the designs all different?
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Yes. Salmon, tuna, tamago and two maki. Five designs, no two the same.
Are they suitable for a man too?
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Yes. The sizing covers both women's and men's feet, and the box has the same effect on whoever opens it.
Can I order more than one?
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Of course, and it is the most common combination. One to give away and one for home, or one for every name drawn in the office Secret Santa.
Is shipping free?
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Yes, across Europe. You receive a tracking number by email as soon as your parcel is on its way.
Is payment secure?
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Completely. All transactions are encrypted through Shopify Payments. You can pay by credit or debit card.
Does it work for a dinner with friends?
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That is where it works best. Put it in the middle of the table, everyone asks to see it, and whoever receives it takes it home.
What if I'm not happy?
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It rarely happens, but it happens. That is why every order comes with a 30 days money-back guarantee. Write to us and you get the full amount back, no questions asked.
Can they be washed?
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Yes. Machine wash at 40 degrees like normal socks. If you want them back in sushi shape, just roll them up again, it takes half a minute.
Are they suitable for a man too?
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Yes. The sizing covers both women's and men's feet, and the box has the same effect on whoever opens it.
Is shipping free?
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Yes, across Europe. You receive a tracking number by email as soon as your parcel is on its way.
Does it work for a dinner with friends?
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That is where it works best. Put it in the middle of the table, everyone asks to see it, and whoever receives it takes it home.
Reviews from our customers
Excellent! 4.8/5 based on 3,146 reviews
Best purchase in a long time!
Bought it as a gift and ended up ordering one for myself too. Ordering is dead easy and customer service replied straight away when I had a question.
Margaret K.
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One of my best buys!
Honestly one of my best buys ever. Everyone who saw it in my hands asked where I had got it.
Joanna M.
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The whole family loves them!
Ordered without high expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Fun to open and comfortable to wear. The whole family loves them!
Anna L.
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Perfect gift
Gave them to my sister, who is impossible to buy for. She sent me a photo of the box before she had even opened it. Thank you!
Marianne P.
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Exactly like the photos
The parcel arrived with the box intact. Exactly like the photos, and the quality is better than I expected.
Simon M.
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I'll be buying here again
Third time ordering from Velora. Always the same: lovely packaging and products that do what they promise.
Henry S.
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30-day guarantee money back if you're not happy
Try them at home. If they don't win you over, write to us within 30 days and you get the full amount back. No conditions and no questions asked.
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30 days money-back guarantee
Free shipping across Europe