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Dec 20, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products Tagged: Drymax socks, Injinji socks, socks, thorlo socks, wigwam socks, wright socks

Sock loyalty - is there such a thing? Is there really more than one 'good' running sock? Why are many people are loyal to their favorite socks? It started with a simple email to one of the ultrarunnng forums: "I'm so VERY disappointed today. My loyalty to a running sock company is unfortunately coming to an end given their recent business practices and unprofessionalism... it might be time for a change. So I'm hoping some of you could recommend a good running sock for me. I am NOT at all …

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Jul 11, 2009 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Tagged: Drymax socks, Foot Care, socks

Socks. They seem so simple but have become very complex. Socks in their most common form are a tube (of sorts) that is knit from fabric and pulled on your feet while wearing shoes. They sound simple. It is the types of fabrics and how they are made that has become complex. There has recently been a lot of discussion on the use of lubricants and powders with socks, and more specifically, Drymax socks. I posed the question to Bob MacGillivray of Drymax Socks. Here is his response. I will have …

Jul 10, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care, Footwear Tagged: Drymax socks, Foot Care, Injinji socks, socks

Let's talk socks. In this part two of what I learned at this year's Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, I want to share a few observations I made while watching runners and helping them with foot care. First - the good. Many runners are using good, high quality socks. Drymax, Injinji, Smartwool, Wrightsocks, Wigwam, and a few others were seen in large numbers. Of course, many were beyond recognition because of dirt and mud, or were covered with gaiters. But, at any rate, I am happy to see …

Dec 20, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Drymax socks, socks

Last week I posted a piece offering readers a Christmas gift of a pair of Drymax socks in exchange for their 50-word entry. I said I would give away at least four pair. There were stories of desire, selfishness :-), cuteness, and just plain “I’d like to try Drymax socks.” In the end, I sent Drymax socks to all 10 people who entered - 11 pairs total. Candice Mancini (Missoula, Montana) wrote, “I'm a sock hoarder. To my family's horror, as a teen, I sewed socks (running shoes, too). I run, hike, …

Dec 13, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Drymax socks, socks

I want to make Christmas happen for a few lucky people. Many of you know how much I like Drymax socks. Here is a chance for those of you who don’t have a pair, to get one for Christmas. Send me an email and tell me in 50 words or less, why you should get a free pair of Drymax socks. They could be for you or for a spouse, significant other, or a friend. Maybe you have a “bad sock” experience to share or maybe a sock sob story. Be creative. Include your name and address, shoe size, and what your …

Oct 31, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: buying socks, socks

Buying socks is not a rocket science purchase. However there are a few important tips to remember when looking for socks. Here are my favorite tips: Buy socks that fit your feet. The heels, toes, and length should fit snugly without sagging or being stretched too tight. Socks that are too big will bunch up and cause friction and skin irritation. Socks that are too small can cause the toes and joints to rub harder against the socks. Turn the socks inside out and look at the toe seams. Avoid …

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Feb 19, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: buying socks, sock tips, socks

Buying socks is pretty simple - they need to fit your feet. If you are buying socks for work, then most of us can buy them without a lot of thought. But if you are buying socks for a marathon, ultra, or adventure race, you need to be attentive to how they fit. The heels, toes, and length should fit snugly without sagging or being stretched too tight. Socks that are too big will bunch up and cause friction and skin irritation. Socks that are too small can cause the toes and …

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Oct 22, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: fit, shoe fit, shoes, socks, tight shoes

Recently I bought a new pair of casual shoes. I tried them on in the store and they felt fine. Getting home I took them out of the box and set them in my closet. When I went to put them on one day I noticed they really fit tight. Hummm… What happened of course is when I bought the shoes; I had on a thinner pair of socks. Pulling out a pair of everyday socks the day I was going to wear them for the first time; I grabbed a pair of thicker socks. So I set the shoes aside …

Feb 4, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: cushioned socks, foot wear, Footwear, footwear fit, shoe fit, socks, world's softest socks

It is common for people who want comfortable feet to think they need to wear cushioned socks. As an example, my wife recently bought a new pair of golf shoes. They were Nike Air Go golf shoes, on sale—certainly a factor. She mentioned at the end of 18 holes, her feet hurt. So she tried on these sale shoes at a local golf course, with the socks she had worn that day. Normally, she wears a size 9. They were tight so she went up to a 9.5. Since they too were tight, she finally settled on a size …

Jan 14, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: filing toenails, fitting shoes, Foot Care, Footcare, Happy Feet, healthy feet, shoe fit, socks, taking care of feet

Many of us take our feet for granted. We get up in the morning, wiggle our toes a bit, and slide on socks and shoes. For most of us, that’s it. Until we get ready for bed in the evening, we give them little more thought. If we change shoes and socks during the day, it may be for a workout, or for some kind of sport, or in the summer, to put on sandals. Unless we have some type of foot pain, we give our feet little thought. If we get an itch around our toes, we may check them …

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