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Showcase: Sport Socks
Socks in style
Whatever the sporting activity, whether running, football or fitness classes,
comfort and performance from a sports sock are vital. Innovative constructions
that focus on insulation, waterproofing, support and comfort, combined with
advanced, technical fabrics, are key for this season’s line-up. Yvonne Holberton
takes a look at some of the latest ranges
Sealskinz Columbia 1,000 Mile
Football Sock Ski Sock Fusion
Claimed to be the world’s first fully waterproof Latest in the Columbia Blending double layering with
football sock, the Sealskinz Football collection is a mid-weight padding, the Fusion Sock aims
sock combines an outer waterpoof ski sock featuring cushioning to combine performance with
and breathable layer with an inner for shock absorption, over calf comfort. Design features
layer for comfort. Designed to keep protection and grip supports to include protection for the toes,
feet warm, dry and comfortable, the aid comfort and fit. Made from a cushion impact points on soles
socks are suitable for all ages and mix of Merino wool/polyamide and heels and a padded strip
standards, from children to nylon/polypropylene/acrylic to protect the Achilles and
professionals, coaches, referees and and Lycra Elastane, the sock help prevent injury. According
linesmen. The range includes sizes S-L also features a moisture to 1,000 Mile, the double
and five colourways: Black, White, management system for extra comfort and layering system also eliminates friction and aids
Red, Royal Blue and Navy Blue. warmth on the mountains. moisture management to help reduce blisters.
RRP: £20 RRP: £16-£18 RRP: £9.99
www.sealskinz.com www.horizonsocks.co.uk
www.1000mile.co.uk
TEKO Ultralight Minicrew HJ Sock Group ProTrek
Women now have more choices in the eco-friendly tekoPOLY collection with A men’s only option, the technical heavyweight HJ814 sock is constructed in
the launch of the Ultralight Minicrew range, aimed at summer sports. In a wood/Meraklon and features a number of technical details including arch
wide choice of colours, the socks feature a recycled support, lace guard, high density cushioning
patterned cuff. Manufactured in a soft and light and a double comfort top. Other options
fibre which the company says does not absorb from the ProTrek range include the Softop
moisture and dries quickly, technical features non-elastic model, designed for those with
include a narrower heel pocket and tapered toe circulation problems, using an innovative
box for a snugger fit and reduced risk of blisters. knitting technology to allow it to stay up.
RRP £9.99 RRP: £10
www.tekosocks.com www.hjhall.com
X-Socks Wigwam Hilly Clothing
Run Energizer Trail Trax Pro Monoskin & Twinskin
Designed to help prevent shin Designed for winter running Catering for the needs of every runner, two new
splints, cramps and sore calf muscles and biking, the Trail Trax collections, Monoskin and Twinskin, are intended
over long distances, this range of Pro incorporates a number to combine style with technology in a wide range
socks promises gentle of technical features for optimum insulation and of designs, lengths and materials. The Twinskin
compression around the calf comfort. A patented moisture control system is features double layer technology to help reduce
muscles to help increase blood designed to help keep feet dry and blister free, friction and the risk of blisters,
supply and energy levels. Anatomically shaped, while Wigwam says the Merino wool content will alongside antimicrobial properties and
the socks also feature Air Conditioning Channels help keep feet insulated and warm. Other anti-wicking to help keep feet dry,
and Traverse Airflow Channel technology, X- features include Wool Dri-release with Freshguard while the Monoskin is single layer,
Cross Bandage ankle support, instep, toe and to keep odours at bay, cushion sole and seamless incorporating designs from ultra-
heel protectors, and Achilles tendon protectors. toe closures. lite to padded.
RRP: £17.50 RRP: £13 RRP: £6.99-£14.99
www.ardblairsports.com www.wigwam.com www.hillyclothing.co.uk
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