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Aug 19, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: Footwear, sock fit, socks

I have to confess—I love socks. Last weekend I spent three days at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. Vendors of outdoor gear showed their wares to thousands of hungry store buyers. Up and down the aisles I walked, drawn to the booths that showed anything related to feet. Sure there were lots of shoes. And sure, I spent time looking over the packs and clothes and other goods. But what caught my eye were the socks. It’s a good thing I had an extra bag to carry stuff …

Aug 15, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Health, Sports Tagged: backpacks, Footwear, insoles, outdoor retailer show, socks

This past week I spent three days at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. The show features vendors with product for the outdoors, from tents, backpacks, kayaks, climbing gear, food, clothes, first aid kits, outdoor books, accessories—and of course the reason I was there—footwear. I had a ball walking the aisles meeting people I had emailed and talked to the previous year, and meeting new folks. I came home with many pairs of socks, insoles, and lacing and skin care products. I also …

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