Goodhew Socks Review

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 ‘Thread Architects,’ and these socks are truly packed with everything but the kitchen sink. All Goodhew models feature spandex fibers throughout for longevity, almost perfectly flat toe seams, which Goodhew surrounds with thick padding so that the toe seams are undetectable, Y-heel construction for good fit and elimination of creeping, a turn-welt top for a durable, neatly finished sock opening, and an arch-support band with extra spandex around the middle of the foot.

The Sport Footie model features Merino Wool with COOLMAX fibers for unparalleled softness, durability and fast moisture wicking. We tested these socks for runs up to 12 miles and found the padding in them to be just the right amount- the Sport Footie won’t leave you wanting more protection at mile 10 or have so much padding that it causes blisters, it hits that perfect middle ground. We found its fit to be very comfortable and moisture wicking properties to be exceptional. Several testers did comment that the super low crew design of this sock doesn’t come up high enough to protect from the heel of your shoe rubbing your achilles raw, so we would advise wearers to make sure this won’t be a factor before setting out on a long effort. After 5 or 6 decent-length runs, we found the Goodhew socks to show virtually no wear, so we think the Goodhew Sport Footie sock would be a great durable workhorse sock for the high-mileage runner.

The Montrose hiking model is a standard, mid-calf length sock that sports all the aforementioned Goodhew standard features as well as a waffle-stitch breather panel for super ventilation for those sweltering days on the trail. We tested the Montrose sock on short urban treks up to aggressive hike/trail runs of several hours, and they performed as well as some of the better outdoor socks we’ve tested. Their comfort didn’t suffer as the mercury rose and again, they showed such little sign of wear that we think these socks could become a family heirloom! Overall, we were very impressed with the solid construction, super comfort, and overall durability of the Goodhew socks we tested and highly recommend them for your next outdoor adventure. For more information, visit www.goodhew.us.com

MERINO WOOL / COOLMAX®

Features:
• Spandex throughout the Sock
• Turn Welt Top
• Arch Support
• Instep vent panel
• Flat toe seam
• Reinforced Hi-heel |

Content:
• 36% Merino Wool
• 36% Coolmax®
• 23% Stretch Nylon
• 5% Spandex