Athletic socks are every bit as important as shoes when it comes to healthy feet and maximum fitness performance. Wearing inappropriate socks can lead to toenail problems, blisters, infections, bursitis and bunions, among many other conditions. Fortunately, you can help prevent such problems by keeping a few simple tips in mind when choosing the right socks. more »

While socks are not considered the most glamorous part of a wardrobe, most cyclists will agree that their socks are a critical part of their gear. Cycling socks are designed to be lightweight, quick drying and less bulky than other athletic socks. Whether you're on the road every day or you're a recreational cyclist, a carefully selected pair of cycling socks may become your new best friend. more »

Children love to do arts and crafts, and daycare teachers know this. That's why most home daycare programs provide a daily craft time for the children. From basic crafts like finger-painting to more elaborate crafts like making hand puppets from athletic socks, crafts are an important part of a child's early educational experience. more »

Inline skating gives you low-impact exercise and tones muscles in the legs, hips, buttocks and thighs. It is a great way to burn both calories and fat. Inline skating is actually better for you than running because it develops more muscles than running does and is easier on the joints. Many cities now have paved paths in parks that you can skate on making it more fun and safe. Inline skating is easier than you might think to learn, but there are right and wrong ways to do it. If you do it the wrong way you will find yourself falling to the ground alot. In this article I will show you how to inline skate without falling. Before we begin lets talk about blister prevention. It is very easy to develop a nasty blister while you are inline skating. Wear a thin liner sock made of polypropylene under a medium weight athletic sock. This will help any moisture to be absorbed and keep your feet dry preventing blisters. You can find polypropylene and athletic socks at sporting goods stores. Stear more »

Recovery Sox is the brand name of "compression socks," athletic socks that promote healthy, regular blood circulation in the lower legs. Compression socks like these were originally popular with diabetes patients, people with poor leg circulation, & individuals recovering from surgery where blood clots were a concern. These socks are now made in colors like white, silver, black, and fuschia, and are being tailored more for runners' and active peoples' performance needs. more »

Save time by not having to match socks during and after the laundering process. Do you find yourself spending Saturday mornings matching all of those socks, especially all of those white athletic socks your children generate by the truck load during the week, you have recently laundered? Of course, there is always a few that you have found no matches for. Where do they go? In the ‘tomb of the unknown/unmatched sock’ of course. But then, what happens when there is no room in the tomb? Answer: Get Grandma to fix it. (just kidding) Here is a solution to your unmatched sock pollution. more »