Socks are not exactly the sexiest piece of gear in your wardrobe (at least I hope they are not), but our friends over at Smartwool have made it their mission to at least keep our feet comfortable and healthy. The Smartwool team is comprised of experts in the science of foot protection, and their engineers [...]
Lorpen is a quality sock brand based in the Basque region of Spain (read: tested in the rigors of the Pyrenees). Their vision is “to product the best technical socks for serious outdoor activities”. I have been wearing both the Light and the Ultralight versions on the trails for a few months. They have become [...]
Socks are, well… socks. What is there really to say? Well, for those of us who are active, you know that socks have the power to enable or ruin your fun. Striving to create a sock that responds to all sock complaints (they itch, they fall down, they bunch, etc.), Fits researched what it is [...]
As part of the Injinji line-up, the Performance Series lightweight sock touts their standard individual toe design built with high-quality, sport-friendly fabrics (CoolMax and Lyrca) coupled with Injinji’s AIS technology. The socks molded to our feet within the first few steps, removing any gaps or spacing where friction could cause blisters. The snug fit was [...]
Great socks are one of those things that you don’t always appreciate until you have them. Darn Tough Vermont has been making premium socks for over 30 years and the 1/4 Sock Mesh Run Bike sock is one of the latest incarnations of their years of experience. Darn Tough offers two versions of this sock [...]
Normally, we like to review products for a month or so in various activities, weather, terrain, etc., and then write up a review for posting. This time around, I decided to take a different approach when it came to reviewing a pair of socks. Almost all new socks feel amazing for the first couple of [...]
As someone who loves to get their heart rate pounding while skiing, running, hiking, etc, it’s important for me to have my gear help regulate my body temperature. This includes moisture wicking shirts, pants, hats, underwear, and socks. I’ve recently been testing out a few pair of Wigwam socks with Outlast incorporated into them, and [...]
No, that’s not a typo– Smartwool is in on the compression game too! Compression may not be new, but combining graduated compression with natural merino wool is a step in a new direction. My first run in these socks was destined to suck. I’d been playing desk jockey all day, it was hours later than [...]
Goodhew is a company specialized in comfort and performance. This is not a do-it-all performance gear company- Goodhew makes only socks and boxer shorts! The Goodhew Sport Footie running socks and Montrose Hiking socks we received from the company were some of the best outdoor socks we’ve tested. Goodhew refers to its product designers as [...]
Like barefoot running, Compression Technology is a hot topic in the running world right now. Originally, football players started wearing pantyhose during games because the increased circulation and muscle stabilization provide by compression improved their strength and endurance late in games. Runners have taken to using compression clothing for racing to improve muscle stamina and [...]
With so many sock companies entering the sock market, it has made buying a pair of socks almost as bad as shopping for a car. We’ve tested a number of different sock brands and a few have stood out, one of them being Swiftwick. One of the features that sets Swiftwick apart from many other [...]
We tested Thorlo’s Experia socks with CoolMax last year and we were excited to try out Thorlo’s latest addition, the Experia with merino and silk, which will be released next month. The Experia is a line of thin padding socks that are geared towards athletes that want light padding in the high pressure areas, but [...]
Teko Socks are one of the newest, hottest brands in the athletic and outdoors sock market. We tested these socks in conditions from -5F to 100F degrees and they became the socks we went to in imporant situations such as marathons and long backpacking trips. These socks have held up in all situations with no [...]
Injinji has come up with a line of socks that athletes from the everyday athlete to the pro’s can enjoy. We tested these socks in all conditions; from 3-6 mile runs and hikes to running the Pikes Peak Marathon and a 30 mile backpacking trip. We found that by separating our toes, we became less [...]
TCK is a sock brand that is pretty new to the market as of 2008. Most of you have never heard of the brand and I am sure some of you might be skeptical of new brands. We at ActiveGearReview.com love new brands for they often times push the industry with new ideas and often [...]
Are you looking for the comfort that Thorlo is known for but don’t want the bulk? Thorlo came up with just the right answer. To appeal to the younger generations and minimalist runners, Thorlo has come out with the Experia, which is an ankle sock that has padding in all the right places. Although this [...]
The Bridgedale Bamboo Lo is one of our favorite socks on the market. This sock is lightweight, extremely breathable, comfy, and it’s green too! We had the joy of testing these socks out on long runs, backpacking trips, and day hikes and had not one complaint. The color of these socks tend to more of [...]
