Walking Socks

A Guide to Walking Socks

Walking Socks are sometimes overlooked in the footwear category and that in our view is an oversight. For those doubters who think that a pair of socks is simply a pair of socks here is a small guide for you to read and absorb. It will hopefully outline the different technologies and brands which make walking socks to suit a whole manner of weathers and activities to give you guys the opportunity of being totally comfortable.

When people think of walking socks they tend to think of those big thick wooly socks that your Grandpa used to wear in the height of Winter. Oh no, the technology behind the creation of socks has been revolutionised. One of the brands responsible for this is called X-Socks. X-Socks are designed and made in Italy and the only task performed by a human in the whole factory is the quality control. XSocks spin out a huge collection of socks that are all made of synthetic fabrics and serve to support, bolster and protect your feet, ankles and calves from the rigours of exercise. They even have air conditioning built in to allow moist air to be pushed out and cool dry air to be pulled in which ventilates the feet keeping them cool and dry which in tern reduces blistering and boosts all day long comfort.

Across the footwear market there are 3 main fabrics in which both socks, shoes and boots are made. There are totally synthetic socks, such as X-Socks socks. 100% natural socks, generally wool from Merino sheep, Icebreaker socks are the best example of these. Then we have the blend of synthetic and natural fibres of which Bridgedale have perfected.

The blended fibre socks can use both synthetic and natural fibres which combine to gain the best in both worlds so you get the warmth of a Merino sock with the durability of a synthetic fibre for example. All you have to do is decide which route you like to go down and it all depends on personal preference and of course the weather. What we know is that once you've felt a comfortable pair of walking socks and how they can make such a difference, we know that you'll want more.