Wool Walking Sock – Exclusively For Walkers

Over 78% of all adult Americans are exercise walkers - that's 71 million people, making walking the number one sport in the USA.

The outdoor industry is waking up to the needs of exercise walkers and beginning to design gear for walkers. In a press release for the Outdoor Retailer Show, Lori Crabtree lists the following gear being aimed at the walking market:

Brunton - Security Alarm Pedometer Walk and stay safe with a pedometer that includes a security alarm. "We've discovered that most fitness walkers were women over 40 years old, so we developed a new line of pedometers that tracks walking distances with a 120-decibel alternating alarm for added security," said John Smithbaker, President of Brunton.

Camelbak - Waistpack Hydration Systems Known for its backpack hydration packs for cyclists, Camelbak debuted waistpacks with a hydration bladder and sipper tube. The FlashFlo waistpack carries 45 oz. of water - as much as two water bottles, with zipper pouch for a few essentials.

The Day Trekker also carries 45 oz. of water but has a larger cargo compartment suitable for carrying a camera and more, plus a bungee cord for attaching your jacket when you warm up.

SmartWool - Walking Socks By designing lighter weight socks with plenty of cushion just for walkers, SmartWool has seen its sales shoot up 64% for its walking socks. Their Our Walk, Casual Walk and Adventure Walk socks are favorites.

Also see; athletic socks.

About The Author:

Rony Swede is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.socks-n-socks.com. Having indulged in countless sporting activites over the years, Rony is a self-appointed expert on socks and enjoys sharing his insights with consumers.

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