Summer is almost here! Are your feet ready to face the heat? You might spend much of the season wearing flip-flops and slip-ons, but you still need high-quality socks to make the most of your favorite outdoor activities, like running,...
Bunions are an incredibly common ailment — data indicates as many as 1 in 3 adults will develop one. They can become particularly aggravating for runners since the repetitive impact on the toe joint can inflame a bunion. Surgery is often believed...
As a runner, the first thing you might think of when you hear Boston is the big race that happens there every April. And while earning a highly coveted spot on the start line in Hopkinton is high on a...
If you have a major surgery coming up, your doctor may recommend wearing compression stockings during the recovery process. Graduated compression socks boost blood flow to promote four major benefits for post-surgery patients—improved circulation, reduced swelling, lower risk of DVT, and safer...
If you like spending time outdoors, are a fan of obstacle courses, and aren’t afraid to get a little (okay, a lot) dirty, a mud run could be the perfect summer activity. Mud runs grow in popularity every year, and...
Everyday athletes, especially runners, are well versed in foot and ankle pain. One of the main culprits is tendonitis, specifically extensor tendonitis. This type of inflammation can be treated with all kinds of home remedies, but should compression socks be...
If you’ve ever had the experience of pulling almost-new, dark socks from the drier only to find them covered with fuzz, then you know how frustrating lint can be. Known by many as fabric pilling, lint deposits can make your...
When did time begin? What happens when we die? Why do we dream? These are just a few of life’s burning questions. Another that we always ask on laundry day is where do all the missing socks go? The phenomenon...
