If you’ve never spared a thought for the socks you pull on before heading out for a run, you might be surprised to learn that switching to a running-specific model could be the answer to all your ...

It doesn’t matter how much you love your running shoes, your feet won’t be happy if you’re wearing the wrong running socks. Your socks are the only thing you wear that directly interacts with your ...

If there is one thing that irks me about visiting other people's homes, it is when I walk around in socks and they end up filthy. That’s why I have started doing a ‘white sock test’ before my guests ...

It only takes one blister on the back of your heel to discover the importance of a good hiking sock. More than almost any other piece of gear in your kit, a quality hiking sock can make the difference ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

Wool is enjoying a renaissance. It’s happening in your socks. This won’t be a surprise to those of you who do the majority of your running in perennially wet, outdoor areas, because wool blend socks ...

Most running socks are made of merino wool because it regulates temperature, moves away sweat and fights odor. Some even use a blend of synthetic fabrics—polyester, nylon and spandex—to enhance ...

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Socks can be a critical, but often ignored, tool in a long day's work. If there is one underappreciated piece of gear that can make or break you, it’s your socks. For anyone who spends long hours on ...