The right socks can make all the difference whether you are running, running around town, hiking, biking, or enjoying winter sports.
Vermont-based Gordini started out making gloves in the 1950s and by 1970 had introduced the first down and leather glove and they continue to make all varieties. The company motto is “We keep you outside longer.”
Now they also make innovative socks. Their Craftsbury Sock ($25.99) has insulating quilting and even arch support. Their Hardwick Sock ($34.99) features a padded shin panel and ankle protection appreciated when wearing ski boots. SoleKNIT® Dual Layer combines durable exterior yarns with moisture-wicking interior yarns, forming thermal air pockets that keep feet warm and dry. The Equinox Sock ($21.99) has a dual layer underfoot and a terry cushion in sole, heal and toe. Gordini socks kept me and my husband warm in the Arctic on our recent expedition.
So did Farm to Feet Socks committed to creating wool socks by exclusively using US materials, US manufacturing and US workers. These socks are made with100 per cent American materials including US Merino Wool, US Made LYCRA spandex and US made nylons. There is compression that helps support the foot and minimize fatigue. A seamless toe closure that reduces bulk and helps prevent blisters and cushioning zones. There are socks for hiking, every day, snow sports, fishing and more. You can buy a bundle of four pairs depending on your needs. (The All-American Bundle of assorted light cushion socks are $85.50.) I love the designs on the everyday socks like the stag in the fall colors on the Pineville ($23) or the cow in the fields, the blue sky, and fluffy clouds above in the Cheyenne ($23). There are plenty of options for kids too.