Your feet take a lot of abuse from all the pounding, stomping, kicking and leaping you do. It is a fact that if you are on the move, your feet are too. This means they get hot. This means they get sweaty. All that extra moisture can cause some nasty blisters. Cotton socks stay wet, so you need socks made out of merino wool, which wicks. The wool pulls moisture away from your skin, keeping your Read more

Summer is a great time to hit the hiking trails. Having a great pair of hiking socks is just as important as a solid pair of hiking boots. You can't just wear any old sock, since hiking is so demanding on your poor tootsies. You've got to wear a sock that will be durable enough to take the pressure of your pounding steps. Plus it needs to be made out of a material that will wick sweat away Read more

Nothing beats the feeling of running or biking outdoors - the fresh air, soft breezes, and beautiful scenery make you feel so energized and alive. Now that the air temperature is heating up, you're going to find that as soon as you step outside, you're going to begin to sweat. I'm sure you're sporting a wicking sports bra, underwear, and tank top, so what about your feet? They're stuck inside Read more

Merino wool really is the way to go when it comes to active wear, and socks are no exception. I just found this sock company named Darn Tough. They're a small company - they make all of their socks in their mill in Northfield, VT. Their socks are made with a combination of warm and breathable merino wool, and soft and strong Coolmax fibers. They insulate to keep you warm, and the wool is great Read more