In a year when I watched Rudolph the Red Nosed reindeer on Halloween, I see absolutely no reason not to sport my new red and green running socks all the way through winter. And since these compression ones will help with my recovery, that is just an added bonus. Lily Trotters has crafted a variety of options for keeping your feet and legs well supported, including compression socks, crew socks, and calf sleeves. Some options…
For four years, I have been wearing My Soxy Feet athletic socks for all my races and training runs. I started wearing them on a whim, finding them on social media. I ordered one pair to try and have never turned back. My Soxy Feet are high quality fun athletic socks, built to endure a hard workout/run. They are thicker than I was used to wearing. I thought they would only work for winter running.…
FITS is a premium sock brand resulting from the collaboration of third and fourth generation textile manufacturers to create the absolute best fitting sock in the marketplace as a response to an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks. Utilizing only the best raw materials available, FITS incorporates innovative, proprietary engineering and technology to create the most comfortable, best-fitting sock in the world. The result: a product line that embodies the crucial connection between fit and performance. Drew: I…
Joe: Several years ago, I went through a period when I was getting consistent blisters and hot spots on my toes. That’s when I first ventured into the world of toe socks. I tried a few different brands with success and they were very consistent in alleviating the problems, reducing the blisters and rubbing almost completely. Over time, I returned to conventional “mitten” style socks, and the continuing evolution in quality, design, and materials kept…
I’ve been wandering around in the two varieties of wool-blend socks from Mountain Standard in the last two weeks and I’m loving them! They are great wardrobe additions, not only for the outdoor gear rotation, but for every day wear as well. The mid-weight Camp Socks are 56% merino wool, 41% nylon, and 3% spandex – translating to soft feeling socks that are quick drying and warm. These have a great amount of padding (without feeling bulky, like…
What is it about new socks that makes feet happy? Is it the way they hug your feet? Maybe it’s the connection between your feet, the socks and your shoes. Who knows?! Regardless, new socks are always exciting because they haven’t been broken down yet by miles of compression, by dirty, sweaty feet, or by going through the washer. New socks are about the cheapest “joy fix” I can think of, and for me,…
Smartwool PhD Thermal Body Mapping Technology: Understanding the body in motion. “Body mapping shows that sweat isn’t gender neutral. And comfort creates efficiency. That’s why we address men’s and women’s bodies differently, zone by zone. Body mapping technology allows us to put the right amount of breathability and warmth where you need it most. That means details like mesh panels on Smartwool PhD tops where men sweat the most and women’s-specific breathability zones on PhD…
Geli: My experience with no-show socks has been a mixed bag over the years. Some work great, some scoot down into my shoe and I end up with annoying adjustments or heel blisters. When I first tried FITS socks at home, they felt great, the Merino wool blend keeping my feet warm. Living in Oregon, wool socks are my preferred wet weather running socks, so I soon took them out on a run. I was very…
Brian’s Impressions: Socks are probably the second most important piece of a runners gear (have you ever tried to run with unhappy feet), but it seems that it is an aspect that most people don’t talk about and didn’t get much attention until recent years. I’ve always preferred my socks snug and usually low cut so these were right up my alley. The fitment is so good that I even enjoyed the higher cut than…
Product: Skinners Footwear Location: Chicago, IL (made in Europe) End Date: Thursday, July 21st Pledge Goal: $10,000 (already funded at over $480,000) Running shoes are great (unless you’re into that barefoot running craze), but let’s face it, after a long run, shoes of any kind can feel cramped and restrictive for feet that just want to swell up. Skinners Footwear is a hybrid sock/shoe in case you can’t walk around barefoot or in socks. First,…
