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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about your orders, delivery, returns, and our products here.
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My customer account

How do I create an account or log in?

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There is no account creation as such. Simply click on the account icon at the top right and enter your email address. You will receive a secure 6-digit login code by email — no password to remember!

⚠️ Important: Use the same email address as the one you used to place your order to access your history and request a return.

Any known email address can access a personal space where you can track your orders, manage your addresses, and view your purchase history.

If you do not receive the code, please check your spam folder.

Do I have to create an account to order?

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No, you can order without logging in. However, by doing so, you will access the information you have already provided, such as your addresses on the payment page.

What can I do from my customer area?

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From your customer area, you can:

  • View your order history and status
  • Create and track your returns
  • Track the delivery of your parcels
  • Manage your delivery and billing addresses
  • Edit your personal information
  • Manage your communication preferences and notifications
  • View and download your receipts (contact us for invoices)
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My order

How do I track my order?

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As soon as your order is shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking link. You can also find this link in your customer area, under "My orders." If you can't find the email, check your spam folder.

I haven't received a confirmation email, what should I do?

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Check your spam/junk folder. If you haven't received anything after 1 hour, it's likely an error in the email address you provided. Contact us with your name and order amount, and we will correct it.

Can I change or cancel my order?

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Yes, as long as it hasn't been shipped yet. Contact us quickly by phone (06 08 72 93 12) or email. We can change the delivery address, add/remove items, or change the size.

If it has already been shipped, you can return it upon receipt.

My order is "pending", what's happening?

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It can happen that an item is out of stock despite our checks. In this case, we will contact you as soon as possible to offer you the choice of a replacement item, waiting for a restock, or a refund for the missing item.

Can I add a personalized message to my order?

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Yes, it's free! Click on your cart and write your message in the box provided. Ideal for gifts.

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Delivery & Shipping

What are your shipping costs and delivery times?

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Metropolitan France and Monaco:

  • In-store pickup (Lille) — Free, available within 12 hours
  • Mondial Relay pickup point — €4.50 (free for orders over €45), 2 to 5 business days
  • Colissimo home delivery / tracked Green Letter — €5 to €6.95 (free for orders over €60), 2 to 4 business days
  • Colissimo home delivery with signature — €8.95, 2 to 4 business days
  • Chronopost express pickup point — €5, next business day (order before 1 PM)
  • Chronopost express home delivery — €9.50, next business day (order before 1 PM)

Belgium & Luxembourg:

  • Mondial Relay pickup point — €4.50 (free for orders over €45), 3 to 7 days
  • Home delivery — €8.95, 4 to 8 days

Other European countries & Switzerland:

  • Home delivery — €12, 4 to 10 days

Orders placed before 10 AM (standard) or 1 PM (express) are shipped the same day, excluding weekends and public holidays.

What countries do you deliver to?

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All of the European Union and Switzerland. We are not currently delivering to the United Kingdom.

My package is late, what should I do?

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The times indicated are estimates. During holiday periods (November-January), delays of 1 to 2 days are possible. If the deadline is largely exceeded:

  1. Check the tracking with the link received by email
  2. If the status has been blocked for more than 48 hours, contact us – we will open an investigation with the carrier

My package is marked "delivered" but I haven't received it

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Check:

  • That the delivery address was correct
  • With your neighbours, the caretaker, or another member of the household
  • At your nearest post office (Colissimo/Chronopost)

Contact us within 3 days maximum of the delivery notification. We will open an investigation with the carrier.

I have a problem with my Mondial Relay pickup point.

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  • The proposed relay point is too far away: at checkout, switch to "list" mode to see all available relay points. If your town is not recognized, try a neighboring municipality.
  • The relay point is closed: your package will be redirected to the nearest relay point. Check the tracking for the new address.
  • Not collected in time: packages are kept for 5 working days at the relay point, then returned to us. Contact us for re-shipment.

My package could not be delivered / was returned to me

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Contact us: we will reship it to the correct address. Note: if the initial delivery was free and the package is returned due to your fault, standard shipping fees may be deducted from the refund.

Can I change the delivery address after ordering?

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Yes, as long as the package has not yet been shipped. Contact us as soon as possible by phone at 06 08 72 93 12.

Where are your products stored?

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All our products are stored in Lille, at the ESAT Les Papillons Blancs workshops in Lomme. We do not drop ship: everything is shipped by us, with care (see the "Our social commitment" section).

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Returns, exchanges & refunds

What is your return policy?

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You have 30 days after receipt to return an item. Products must be unworn, in their original condition, with packaging if possible. Return shipping costs are at your expense (except for defective items or errors on our part).

How do I make a return?

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  1. Go to our returns page or contact us
  2. Carefully pack the items
  3. Insert a note with your order number
  4. Send to: Le Bar à Chaussettes — Ateliers Malecot, 395 avenue de Dunkerque, 59160 Lille, France

You can also drop off your items directly at the store at 34 rue Nationale in Lille. The refund will be processed after the items have been returned to our warehouse.

Are exchanges possible?

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Not directly. Return the item and place a new order with the correct size or model. Tip: place the new order immediately to avoid the risk of it being out of stock; we will refund your return upon receipt.

What is the refund period?

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Refunds are processed within 5 to 7 business days after receipt and verification of the return, using the same payment method as the original order.

I received a damaged item, the wrong item, or my order is incomplete

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Please contact us within 3 days with your order number and photos of the item and packaging. We will resend the correct item or refund you, with no return shipping costs on your part.

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Our products

How do I choose my size?

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Adult sizes: 35-38, 39-42, 43-46. Children: from 23/26. We do not offer socks for infants.

Good to know: Dedoles socks tend to run large — if you are between two sizes, take the smaller one. For other brands, sizes are true to size.

Where are your socks made?

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It depends on the brand:

  • Dedoles — Designed in Slovakia, manufactured in Turkey, China, Slovakia or Italy
  • Sock Affairs — Designed and manufactured in Portugal
  • Many Mornings — Designed and manufactured in Poland
  • Pirin Hill & Try to Fly — Designed and manufactured in Bulgaria
  • Billybelt — Designed in France, manufactured in China
  • Atelier St Eustache — Designed in France, manufactured in Italy
  • Tabio — Designed and manufactured in Japan
  • Besocks — Designed in Spain, manufactured in Portugal

You can find this information on each product page, under the "Details" tab.

How do I care for my socks?

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To extend their lifespan:

  • Turn them inside out before washing to preserve the patterns
  • Wash between 30°C and 40°C
  • Avoid tumble drying, ironing, and bleach
  • Do not dry clean

Well-maintained, our socks will last you for several years!

Do you have socks for sensitive skin or non-slip socks?

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Sensitive skin: yes! Our organic cotton range (soft, breathable) and bamboo range (hypoallergenic, antibacterial) are perfectly suited for sensitive skin.

Non-slip: yes! Tabio sports socks (5 toes, grip) for sports, and our winter pilou-pilou socks with non-slip soles for home.

A product is out of stock, will it be back in stock?

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If the "Notify me" button is available on the product page, a restock is planned, and you will be notified by email as soon as it's back in stock. If this button is absent, the item is seasonal or end-of-line and will not be restocked in the short term.

As a general rule, we receive new arrivals every month.

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Payment & Promotions

What payment methods do you accept?

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  • Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) — immediate and secure payment
  • Check — processed after cashing, items reserved for 7 days (French checks only)
  • Bank transfer — details sent by email, items reserved for 5 days

How does the "buy 6 pairs, get 1 free" offer work?

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The 6th pair (the cheapest in your basket) is automatically free! It works in tiers: 12 pairs = 2 free, 18 = 3 free, and so on.

Why isn't my promo code working?

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Before contacting us, please check:

  • That the code has not expired
  • That the minimum order amount has been met (if applicable)
  • That the code applies to full-price items (most of our codes exclude promotions)
  • That you have not already used this code (single use)
  • Some codes are linked to an email address — use the one where you received the code

How do I get an invoice?

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Contact us by email at contact@lebarachaussettes.com with your order number. We will send it to you within 24 hours of shipment. For professionals: we also deposit on Chorus Pro.

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Our store in Lille

Where is your store located?

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34 rue Nationale, 59000 Lille — right in the city center, between Grand'Place and Lille Flandres train station.

What are your opening hours?

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Our current hours:

  • Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (non-stop)
  • Sunday and Monday: closed

These hours may vary depending on the season and holidays. For the most up-to-date hours, please check our Google listing.

Can I pick up my order in-store (Click & Collect)?

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Yes! Choose "Store pickup" at checkout. Your order will generally be available as early as the next day (business days), and pickup is free.

Do you accept returns in-store?

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Yes, you can drop off your items for return directly in-store. The refund will be issued after the items have been returned to our warehouse.

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Our Social Commitment

What is an ESAT?

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An ESAT (Work-Based Assistance Establishment and Service) is a facility that enables people with disabilities to engage in professional activity in a suitable environment supervised by professional instructors.

Who prepares my orders?

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All our orders are carefully prepared by employees of ESAT Les Papillons Blancs, in Lomme (Lille metropolitan area). Each order is picked, checked, and packed by hand.

This is a strong choice that reflects our values. We believe that business can be a vector for inclusion. By entrusting the preparation of our orders to the ESAT, we offer meaningful work to people with disabilities, while guaranteeing you a quality service.

Does this affect delivery times?

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No. Orders placed before 10 AM are shipped the same day. Our partnership with the ESAT has been in place since May 2025, and the preparation process is perfectly optimized.

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Professionals, Associations & Partnerships

Do you sell wholesale or take public orders?

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Wholesale: Yes, for certain brands (including Dedoles). Contact us for a personalized quote.

Public orders: Yes! We work on purchase orders and submit invoices on Chorus Pro. Contact us before placing an order.

I am an association and I am organizing an event. Can you donate prizes?

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We receive many requests and unfortunately cannot honor them all. Please send us your request by email including: the name of the association, the nature of the event, the date, and the number of participants. We will respond within one week.

I represent a Down syndrome association and would like to sell mismatched socks

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We have partnered with the brand Dedoles for this great cause! Contact us to access special rates and organize your operation.

Do you offer corporate/works council gifts?

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Yes, we can create custom gift boxes for your employees. Contact us with the number of people and your budget.