Native Union Brings Back iPod Socks, But for AirPods

[omgneal]

I'll take "Things No One Asked For" for $400 Alex.

 

[axantas]

fabulous idea - I should have patented it two years ago...
re-tailored for the iPods. Still in use. The Pros fit as well.

Do you have a case for your Airpods? Faves?

Ok, a case for a case - questionable thing. But I would vote for the Original Apple AirPod Socks :D

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[yabeweb]

A case for a case…

 

[sinsin07]

I still use my iPod Socks and have a box that's unopened that makes for a cool desk ornament. Not sure I need it for AirPods personally.

Wow you brave.
That sock looks like it needs a Woolite and Tide combo.

 

[RowellE]

OMG I miss these! I had a set for my Gen 5 iPod (w/ Video). I color coordinated these with my outfits. ?

 

[howywood]

I'm selling sock covers for Native sock covers if anyone wants

 

[TimothyL]

Just went to check them out, and I guess they're sold out. Must've been a big hit

 

[kelvinbastow]

I actually kinda like these. Much better than a case for my AirPods Pro

 

[szw-mapple fan]

LMAO, if Apple ever brings them back $29 dollars wont even get you one.

To be fair, $29 back then is around $42 today.

 

[meson]

Phase 1: Steal Socks

Phase 2: ......
......
......
Cut them to AirPods case size

Phase 3: Profit!

I now know what the dryer monster did with all of my lost socks!

 

[primarycolors]

I had a sock for my Game Boy Micro and my friend was like, "why do you have a random sock in your bag??"

Come to think of it I haven't seen it since..

 

[KaliYoni]

Can anyone speak to the OG socks? Do they get caught on keys or side of your pocket?

I've been using the original Socks with my ancient iPod Touch's (1st gen and either 3rd or 4th gen) and iPod Nano for years. The Socks are knitted so anything that can catch a loop of yarn, such as keyrings and Velcro hooks, have the potential to grab a Sock yarn. But the knit is fairly tight so I can't recall any accidents involving keys, keychains, or pants that resulted in unraveling a Sock. The only real disadvantage is that the original Socks get stretched out easily when used with wide devices. This may or not be the case with the new Socks; it will depend on the fiber composition of the yarn.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

And I was just joking that someone gave Dobby the house elf an iPod Sock. Too funny... I remember them, but felt to embarrassed to buy one. The reminded me of the gigantic fluffy 'ankle warmers' the Jane Fonda/Cathy Smith aerobic lycra goddesses wore. This things were so hysterical... And then it was colorful mid-thigh socks. Yikes, the fashion I've lived through...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I still use my iPod Socks and have a box that's unopened that makes for a cool desk ornament. Not sure I need it for AirPods personally.

YES YOU DO!!! You aren't listening to the voices again... 'BUY, BUY MORE, BUY MORE AND BE HAPPY!'

 

[kerr]

How about a sock for the Polishing Cloth?

 

[ikunalz]

It is a testament to the insanely precise engineering skills of the folks at Native Union that the Beanies are sized to fit all AirPods models, including the original AirPods, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Pro.

 

[hailey bee]

Please make these for iPhones. I need one for iPhone mini.

 

[dz5b609]

To be fair, $29 back then is around $42 today.

I know how inflation works, also not the point I was making...

 

[mazz0]

I like it. Except for the big tag.

 

[Reason077]

I’d like to see these socks made in sizes for humans, too! I really like the colours!! ?

 

[kelvinbastow]

I’d like to see these socks made in sizes for humans, too! I really like the colours!! ?

Aren’t they called sleeping bags ?

 

[redboxcar]

This reminded me of the backpack maker côte&ciel, which was founded by the non-Apple (!) person who came up with the idea for the iPod Sock. I also seem to recall that côte&ciel did some limited edition MacBook backpacks for Apple Stores as well. The attraction of côte&ciel's designs to people like Jobs and Ive is clear because its bags are minimalist and feature a neutral and muted color palette.

I have a côte&ciel MacBook Pro diver sleeve from 2013/2014 and even though it's so discolored at this point, I still use it today because it's the best laptop sleeve I've ever had. I wish they still made them, or another company made an identical fit sleeve.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I've gone Timbuk2 for most of my cases, except for a Waterfield iPhone case, which is really pretty awesome.