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• Skateboard Socks – Improve Your Control
  The control of a skateboard requires that the balance and direction of the skater be transmitted accurately to the board. Great fit and feel between the foot and the board is essential, and perhaps nothing is as important as the right quality of skateboard socks to help ensure this. Skateboarding requires athletic input transmitted through the feet to the board, and the twisting and pushing movements require feet to be sensitive to the feel of the surface below. There are a number of characteristics that a skateboard sock must meet in order to be classified as an excellent sock.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 19/09/2005



• K-Swiss Socks – Socks for Tennis Enthusiasts
  Two Swiss brothers who became avid tennis players after moving to Southern California founded K-Swiss, and in 1966, they introduced the K-Swiss Classic shoe. This shoe was the first all-leather tennis footwear with a one-piece rubber outsole, reinforced toe-design, five-stripe bands on each side, and D-Ring lacing system. Since then, K-Swiss has continued to build on its performance heritage with new footwear for tennis players, as well as training and running shoes for all athletes. They now also manufacture various styles of men’s and women’s K-Swiss socks for running and tennis enthusiasts.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 22/10/2005



• Running Socks – Wearing the Right Sock is Important
  Many runners have suffered from sore feet with blisters and sore toes and heels. There can be many different reasons for this to occur, however one reason can be not wearing the correct running socks to protect your feet while you are pounding the pavement. Socks play a very important role in your exercise program. Sore feet and blisters often mean taking a few days off and in severe cases meaning not running at all for a week. Most serious runners will pay a lot of attention to their feet and wear the right running shores and wear the right socks.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 10/09/2005



• Walking Socks – For Active Walkers
  For many people the best exercise is walking, and your enjoyment can be increased by ensuring that you have the best walking socks that will protect your feet and avoid any soreness and blisters. Many couples spend their evenings walking together on short walks around the neighbourhood. This is excellent exercise and helps people stay active and healthy. There are a number of criteria that people should look for if they are purchasing socks that they will use on long walks to avoid blisters and reduce moisture build-up.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 11/09/2005



• Hiking Socks – Smart Choices
  Who would have thought that buying a pair of hiking socks could be so complicated? If you break it down in a logical fashion, you can end up with the right kind of sock for your feet. Some people find that their feet sweat a lot and the moisture tends to build up and leave an uncomfortable feeling, and could also potentially generate blisters. If you have sweaty feet you will probably want something that will control the moisture and is good at wicking away sweat. Wool socks are good at wicking away sweat, but synthetic socks are better for really sweaty feet.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 12/09/2005



• Soccer Socks – Support and Comfort
  When you are planning to purchase soccer socks, there are actually three main things that consumers should look for. They need to be comfortable to wear, provide support for the ankle and they must also hold shin guards in place. Usually the best way to buy youth socks for soccer is to speak with other parents and the coach. They will have experience with lots of products and will also have talked with a number of teams over their career and can probably recommend some of the best styles of soccer and sports socks to use.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 13/09/2005



• Football Socks – Durability is a Must
  Anyone who has played football as a youth or an adult will appreciate the value of being able to wear good football socks to ensure comfort as well as needing durability to withstand some of the wear and tear of the game. Football and rugby socks need to meet several different requirements. The football sock must be able to hold the shin guards in place for rugby and also must be able to wick away moisture from your feet to keep them cool and keep blisters from forming. Some teams will provide socks were others will provide a list of sock manufacturers that they consider to be the best.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 14/09/2005



• Baseball Socks – With Colored Stripes
  Quite a few manufacturers make baseball socks for baseball teams for children right up to adults and professional teams. Teamwork and Adidas are two of the companies making socks for baseball players. Like all sports, these socks perform an important function for the player. The socks used in baseball must be snug and well padded to provide support for both feet, ankles and shins. Since many games are played in warm conditions, the baseball players will perspire and these socks must be able to wick the moisture out from around their feet and into the air to cool their foot and keep it dry.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 15/09/2005



• Hockey Socks – Not Really Socks at All
  Many players, especially the professional players do not even wear socks when they are playing hockey on their feet. In fact hockey socks are really long leggings that fit over the legs and hold the shin pads in place so they do not slide around on the players legs. Professional hockey players will purchase skates that will fit their feet perfectly so that there is no rubbing or irritation, however, for non-professionals, most people will wear socks and it is especially important to wear socks that match your feet and the skates that you are going to be wearing.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 16/09/2005



• Tennis Socks – Protect Your Feet
  Tennis players place a lot of stress on their feet whether they play on clay or asphalt courts. There is a lot of twisting and turning as you attempt to reach for the ball and return a volley that in some cases is approaching 90 miles an hour. It is very important to have the right tennis socks to help protect your feet during these intensive workouts and avoid strains and over heating which can cause blisters and other damage to your feet. There are a number of characteristics that a tennis sock must meet in order to be classed as an excellent sock.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 17/09/2005



• Golf Socks – Support Your Feet
  Golf players place a lot of stress on their feet with the twisting and turning during their golf swings as well as all of the walking they do while playing golf. There is a lot of twisting and turning as you swing your club at the ball for a drive down the fairway. It is very important to have the right golf socks to help protect your feet during these intensive workouts and avoid strains and over heating which can cause blisters and other damage to your feet. There are a number of characteristics that a golf sock must meet in order to be classified as an excellent sock.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 18/09/2005



• Ridgeview Athletic Socks – More Toil But No Sweat
  Socks of all brands serve the sole purpose of protecting the feet of the wearer. Ridgeview athletic socks has made its dramatic entry and rocked the sleepy sock industry. It definitely broadened the horizon of the utility for sport socks. Ridgeview, for the first time in the sock industry, introduced “technology-specific” socks. These socks were designed to perform certain desired functions, like moisture management and blister control.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 09/05/2005



• Sealskinz Waterproof Socks – For Wet Walks
  When it comes to waterproof socks, SealSkinz is the leader. Designed especially for outdoor wear, Sealskinz waterproof socks are a unique collection intended to provide you with the best water resistant options for your foot.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 10/05/2005



• SmartWool Wool Socks – A Smart Way To Stay Comfortable
  For the ultimate comfort and easy performance in athletics, SmartWool wool socks are incomparable. Based in steamboat springs Colorado, SmartWool is a manufacturer of high-quality, multi-sport merino wool products.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 11/05/2005



• Women’s Sport Socks – For Better Feet
  The 21st century has given a new meaning to women’s sport socks. According to the sport socks manufacturers around the world, there is a difference between a man and a woman’s feet, so here comes sport socks specially designed for women.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 18/05/2005



• Wool Walking Socks – Top Walking Gear
  Your feet deserve a good pair of walking socks, and the wool walking socks from SmartWool perfectly fits the bill. These lighter weight socks with plenty of cushion are ideal for walking, running, jogging, speed walking, hiking, trekking and any adventure or outdoor sporting activity. These durable walking sock is made of wool with medium-density padding on soles reduce abrasion and also cushion the feet, to give you that extra bounce with very step.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 19/05/2005



• Gold Toe Men's Socks – Whole Day Comfort For You
  The new Gold Toe men's socks, featuring Outlast phase-change fabric technology, is the first and only men's socks to contain these smart fibers. Gold Toe ADC socks keep your feet comfortable by absorbing, storing and releasing heat as and when needed. Thus the Gold Toe ADC socks provide Climate Control for your feet. The product line consists of four styles: The ADC Dress Rib sock, The ADC Fluffie sock, The ADC Pindot socks for boys and the ADC Liner men's socks.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 29/04/2005



• Hot Chillys Sport Socks – For Those Who Do Not Compromise
  Hot Chillys is the name, which draws instant recognition to athletic minded people all over the world. The company is producing the best and the most comfortable sports socks for almost 20 years now. It has produced socks to match all types of climatic conditions and all athletic pursuits. The Hot Chillys sport socks and other products from the Hot Chillys sports wear range are really "hot" favorite with athletic lovers.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 30/04/2005



• Activa Casual Socks – Maximum Softness And Comfort
  Apart from comfort, the new Activa casual socks with 15-20 mm Hg graduated compression, seems exclusive and attractive due to the herringbone pattern design. The purpose of this pattern is only to enhance the beauty of the Active casual sock. This pattern adopted for the Activa sock makes it more presentable. In no way, does it affect the casual functions or graduated compression. For those suffering from chronic leg fatigue and overweight, ankle & foot swelling and mild varicosities without significant edema, this newly designed casual sock is a great relief. Activa socks have been introduced for absolute consumer satisfaction.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 16/04/2005



• Easton Sport Socks – Awaken The Athlete In You
  Sports lovers all over the world rely on the name Easton Sports for good quality sports products. Recently, this leading sports goods manufacturing company launched its own line of sports apparel. These new ranges of products include athletic uniforms, pants, T-shirts, caps and moisture management undergarments. The all time favorite Easton sport socks are also a part of this product line.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 21/04/2005



• Easton Hockey Socks – Comfortable To Wear
  Easton now has a unique line of sports wear. It ranges from jersey to socks, and is especially good for baseball, softball and hockey apparel. Among them, the most remarkable are the Easton hockey socks. Easton sports apparel items have moisture management features be it undergarments, T-shirts, outerwear, pants, caps and socks.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 22/04/2005



• Thorlos Snow Sock – Warmth And Moisture Control
  Atomic, the premier alpine boot company in the snowsports industry, will showcase several new models of alpine boots at the SIA tradeshow. To the first 250 people who try on a pair of Atomic boots, THOR·LO will provide a free pair of their eXtreme Ski socks. Come by Atomic booth #1786 to experience the comfort and technical fit of both Thorlos and Atomic alpine boots.
  Author: Myrna Cohen - Date: 02/05/2004



• Thorlos Sport Sock – Tailored To The Desired Protection Level
  THOR•LO is introducing an entirely new way for consumers to quickly identify the Thorlos sock product that best fits their specific activity-based needs. The originator and leading producer of sports-specific socks has repositioned their product offering to focus on levels of protection designated 3, 2 & 1.
  Author: Laura Osternbrook - Date: 02/05/2004



• Breathable Cotton Sock – A Revolutionary Achievement
  Avid sports performers and occasional exercisers can step it up a notch, thanks to the combined efforts of Unifi Inc. and Gold Toe Brands Inc.
  Author: Laura Osternbrook - Date: 02/05/2004



• Wigwam Athletic Sock – A Wide Selection For Every Sport
  For those people who spend countless hours in specialty sporting good stores, searching for their favorite athletic undergarments and socks only to be dismayed at the lack of products, sizes, or colors, the search is over. Freshpair.com, a leading Internet intimate apparel retailer, proudly carries a vast variety of athletic apparel for men and women.
  Author: Natalie McCarthy - Date: 02/05/2004



• Women's Pilates Sock – Innovative Comfort Fit
  Moretz Sports and Kathy Ireland Worldwide have announced that they will be expanding their 10-year partnership in apparel with the early fourth quarter launch of Kathy Ireland PowerSox for Women.
  Author: Brigitta Orchard - Date: 02/05/2004



• Tenderfoot Cushioned Sock – Relief For Sensitive Feet
  P Hardy Technologies and Tenderfoot Sock Company located in St. Michael, North Dakota, USA officially launched TenderfootSocks.com — a Web site allowing those searching for improved foot care and pain relief, to take full advantage of the company’s patented healthy sock system specially designed for diabetics and people with sensitive feet.
  Author: Natalie McCarthy - Date: 02/05/2004



• Blister Control Sock – New Fibers Mean Better Protection
  New Fibers are revolutionizing the once sleepy sock industry and have captured the attention of sports retailers and consumers alike. Ridgeview, maker of the Rockport, Coleman and Woolrich sock brands, is the first to introduce a line of technology-specific socks created to perform targeted functions such as moisture management and blister control.
  Author: Roxy Ryba - Date: 30/10/2003



• Shock Absorbing Sock – You Owe Your Foot
  New Silipos® Soft Walk Gel Sock provides comfort and absorbs shock during your workout or workday.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 27/10/2003



• Temperature Regulating Sock – For Warm Or Cold Weather
  Outlast Technologies recently completed warm-weather environment research indicating that full envelopment with OUTLAST Temperature Regulation provides incredible performance: it reduces perspiration by up to 44 percent in footwear. Significantly, test subjects reported that they were noticeably more comfortable with OUTLAST Temperature Regulation.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 20/10/2003



• Custom jerseys, practice jerseys, and hockey socks from Easton
  Easton Sports, the leading manufacturer of quality sporting goods equipment, has unveiled its first complete line of baseball and softball performance apparel. Separately, the company announced that it has renewed its licensing agreement with Mondor Ltd., a Canadian manufacturer who will continue producing, under the Easton name, certain baseball/softball apparel items for sale in Canada as well as certain hockey apparel items for sale in both the U.S. and Canada.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 16/10/2003



• Problem Targeting Sock – Dont Play Around With Footcare
  New Fibers are revolutionizing the once sleepy sock industry and have captured the attention of sports retailers and consumers alike. Ridgeview, maker of the Rockport, Coleman and Woolrich sock brands, is the first to introduce a line of technology-specific socks created to perform targeted functions such as moisture management and blister control.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 16/10/2003



• Pine Hosiery Acrylic Sock – The Choice Of Star Athletes
  Professional athletes recognize that every piece of equipment is vital to their performance. That is why every player in the National Football League and National Basketball Association has made acrylic socks part of his everyday uniform.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 16/10/2003



• Women's Sport Sock – Specifically Designed For Women Everywhere
  Men and women are different from their heads to their toes. And, although they enjoy many of the same athletic endeavors, their sports socks need to be different to accommodate for the differences in their feet.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 02/10/2003



• Easton sport sock – Quality Sporting Goods Equipment
  Easton Sports, the leading manufacturer of quality sporting goods equipment, has unveiled its first complete line of baseball and softball performance apparel. Separately, the company announced that it has renewed its licensing agreement with Mondor Ltd., a Canadian manufacturer who will continue producing, under the Easton name, certain baseball/softball apparel items for sale in Canada as well as certain hockey apparel items for sale in both the U.S. and Canada.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 14/08/2005



• Gold Toe Men's Sock – Gold Toe Brings Real Innovation
  The new Gold Toe ADC (All Day Comfort) sock line, featuring Outlast® phase-change fabric technology, is the first and only men’s dress/casual sock to contain these smart fibers. Through an exclusive agreement with Outlast, Gold Toe brings real innovation to department store dress/casual socks. Gold Toe ADC keeps feet comfortable by absorbing, storing and releasing heat as needed.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 10/08/2005



• Running Shoe Sock Linings – Technological Masterpiece
  It takes a classic to give birth to the next generation of running shoes. So for Fall '03, Etonic Athletic is introducing a technological masterpiece - The Streetfighter ICO, and reintroducing the proud parent - the shoe that virtually started the running revolution, the Streetfighter Classic.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 29/09/2003



• Legwear, Athletic Sock – Trends And Fashion
  Although some manufacturers are focusing on women’s sports socks for spring and summer, women’s sports socks are not the only game in town.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 28/09/2003



• Sport Sock – Walking Shoes
  Walking shoes are subject to less stress then running shoes. If you walk 4 miles per day change your walking shoes every 6 to 9 months.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 26/09/2003



• Feet Care Tip – How To Properly Care For Your Feet
  Both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by keeping their feet in top condition and taking steps to control foot problems common in runners, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 26/09/2003



• Sock For Running – High-performance Socks
  Let's face it, most of us don't put a lot of thought into the socks we wear. Yet nothing ruins a hike faster than blisters, which are caused by moist feet and friction. Today's high-performance socks not only keep your feet dry and comfortable, but they also cushion and support your feet and even improve overall foot health. And there are a variety of socks to choose from. Some are synthetic; some are all-natural; and some are a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. Some socks are thick; others are ultrathin.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 29/01/2006



• Thorlos Padded Sock – No Ordinary Socks
  Specific Thorlos® are scientifically designed to protect your feet. "*Ordinary socks" are designed to fit into a price range and are only fashion accessories. We have spent millions of dollars to study the "destructive forces" between your foot - your Thorlos® - your shoes and the surface. We have developed special yarns and technologies. Last but certainly not least, we have developed and continued a dialogue with THOR·LO's consumers, whose real needs drive our business decisions.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 07/08/2005



• Ridgeview Athletic Sock – Revolutionizing The Sock Industry
  New Fibers are revolutionizing the once sleepy sock industry and have captured the attention of sports retailers and consumers alike. Ridgeview, maker of the Rockport, Coleman and Woolrich sock brands, is the first to introduce a line of “technology-specific” socks created to perform targeted functions such as moisture management and blister control.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 25/09/2003



• SealSkinz Waterproof Sock – Patented Breathable Technology
  Leading performance socks and gloves brand, SealSkinz, has built a solid reputation for its comprehensive range of waterproof, breathable socks and gloves aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. Made in the UK, SealSkinz’ unique production method and patented technology has resulted in a range of socks and gloves that provide excellent fit and comfort, in a highly functional piece of technical kit.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 25/09/2003



• SmartWool Wool Sock – Superior Wicking And Comfort
  SmartWool, manufacturers of high-quality, multi-sport merino wool products based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has signed on as a sponsor of the Balance Bar Adventure Race Series.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 25/09/2003



• 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.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 23/09/2003



• Gel Padded Sock – Absorbs Shock And Provides Comfort
  Let's face it - our feet take a lot of abuse, whether at work or play. This abuse translates into pain, not only in the foot, including the arch, ball and heel, but in the ankle, knee and back, as well. "With every step, the foot comes into contact with the hard ground, particularly when exercising, and the impact generates a shock that travels throughout the lower body," says Nicholas M. Romansky, D.P.M. and team podiatrist for the U.S. World Cup and Olympic Soccer Teams. Dr. Romansky says that the pressure on our feet can be as much as two to three times actual body weight. "Not wearing proper cushioning on our feet is causing many of the leg, foot and back problems we see today."
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 07/09/2005



• Dry Athletic Sock – Type Of Athletic Socks
  The Acrylic Council, Inc. visited the Offense-Defense Football Camp in Stonybrook, New York last Summer to ask some of the country's most dedicated young football players what type of athletic socks perform best on the field -- acrylic or cotton. A blind sock test and survey revealed some interesting facts about the teenage tacklers' sock preference, based on specific attributes such as dryness, cushioning, fit, softness, comfort and whiteness.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 25/01/2006



• Warm Outdoor Sock – Web Foots Body Socks
  I wore the Body Sock many days before I washed it as I wanted to check out the antimicrobial claim about resisting body bacteria and not allowing body odor to develop. I could never detect any body odor at all which is a highly plus feature for the traveler to the bush.-Dunc
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 12/02/2006



• Bridgedale Backpacking Sock – New GTX Trekker Socks
  Bridgedale¼s new GTX Trekker socks, a three season backpacking sock won the highest rating and high praise from Backpacker¼s sock testers in a recent test of backpacking and hiking socks. The testers preferred the Trekker over all the other socks in the test. Everyone reported that the Bridgedale¼s offer a perfect no-sag fit, said Kristin Hostetter, the author of the article.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 19/02/2006