This time of year, folks are searching for ways to make working out during the winter months a bit more enjoyable – or at least tolerable. The best way to keep your fitness resolutions is to be properly equipped for your activity so that the weather is no excuse. Believe it or not, the right sock (yes, I said sock) can be your workout savior!
Cold, wet feet are a sure workout obstacle during these early months of 2010. One mantra to live by: Cotton is rotten! Stay away from cotton socks (and cotton anything for that matter) when working out because of the material’s inability to manage moisture and keep feet comfy. Do consider a merino wool sock, nature’s original technical fiber, for proven insulating and wicking qualities. This smart fabric can actually be used year round because it keeps feet warm in cold weather, cool in warm weather – and dry no matter what weather!
Our top recommendation for a new workout sock would be the Swiftwick Merino Wool sock available at Fleet Feet Sports in both grey & charcoal colors. This Brentwood-based sock company is transforming the way we think about wool. Formerly cursed with an itch stigma, Swiftwick’s merino wool fiber is so fine that 5 strands equal the width of human hair. Merino wool is also biodegradable and kinder to the environment - a plus for our green conscious!
Customers have found the Swiftwick Merino Wool sock great for a variety of activities from hiking, trail running, cycling and aerobics. The sock’s soft feel and extra padding on the bottom and around the toes is a fan favorite.
Fun Fact:Merino Wool is the most hydrophilic of all natural fibers, absorbing as much as 30 percent of its weight without feeling wet.
Now that’s a fact that will knock your socks off – only to reveal happy, dry feet!
