Thorlo Socks: Designed With You In Mind

Thorlo Socks - By Ed Forteau on Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 02:57

The folks over at the Thorlo socks company actually spend a lot of time researching their product so that it meets your needs.  Their goal is not just to make a comfortable sock - they want their socks to improve your performance and provide protection for you feet.  They have socks designed for specific sports as well as women's socks made for the specific needs of women (they have us guys covered too). They consider comfort, like other sock companies, but they go beyond that researching padding, protection, and ideal fibers.  Dedication like this makes for one impressive sock that can match you mile for mile in wear!

Where to Buy Thorlo Socks

While Thorlo socks will last you for miles, you don't want to actually go miles to get them.  Check out My Favorite Sock Retailer.  They provide the best prices and selection that I have found out there.  And I have looked.  These socks are not cheap, and they are worth their cost, but at My Favorite Sock Retailer, you'll get the best deals and customer service.

Isn't a Sock Just a Sock? - The Thorlo Difference

Okay, so what makes Thorlo Socks so amazing?  It breaks down to essentially the following two elements that make the Thorlo sock a step above the competition.

Padding
Thorlo has figured out that the fat pads on our feet wear down during sports and even everyday walking.  They took this and designed a sock with varying levels of cushion and padding to protect your feet from the "shearing forces" that activities cause.  Shearing forces are the elements that shear (wear down) your fat pads - like running on asphalt or concrete.

Thorlo socks transfers this shearing to the sock itself - so it takes the wear and your feet stay protected and comfortable.  Additionally, Thorlo socks can even work to help your feet if the damage has already been done by simulating your fat pads with the cushion of the sock.  

Fibers
The thing about socks and fibers and materials is that it really isn't about what feels good on your foot.  That’s important, but it's more important to defend against moisture.  Most materials, like cotton, absorb moisture - which is not good for your feet.  

The acrylic materials, combined with natural materials that Thorlo uses, "wick" moisture.  This means that it transfers the moisture from your foot to outside the sock - releasing it instead of containing it.

Acrylic fabrics are also more resilient to the elements, last longer, and are generally more forgiving on the foot. Ironically, the man-made material provides the more "natural" comfort and protection for your feet.

A Sock for Everything

Thorlo socks really are designed to take on any activity at any level.  And their unique design, material/fibers, and protection can take on any activity you can handle.  Thorlo has socks designed for the following sports:

• Running
• Walking
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Golf
• Women's Fitness
• Men's Fitness
• Kids Sport
• Outdoor
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Mountaineering
• Trail Running
• Camping
• Fishing
• Boy Scouting
• Kids Outdoor
• Snow
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Snowshoe
• Kids Snow

 
 
And for those of you just looking for an everyday sock - you can stop looking.  Thorlo socks are made for everyday comfort and wear in addition to being great for sports.

Thorlo socks are available in all of the following lengths - shoes, crew, mini crew, micro mini crew, roll top, slouch, cuff, over calf, and mid calf.

They come in 15 different colors including the standard white, black, and grey, as well as turquoise, pink, and yellow.

And they won't stop there!  They also come in all of the following fibers:

• silk
• merino wool
• wool/silk blend
• Coolmax
• Thermolite
• worsted wool
• X-Static
• Thor-lon Acrylic

Whew, that's a lot of options for a sock!

And in case you thought I was the only one nuts for these socks…

Clearly, I think these socks are tremendous.  I am very active in a lot of sports, and I own several pairs.  But just so that you know I am not the only Thorlo sock fan out there, check out other customer reviews: 

• "Quality and comfort make these worth the cost."
• "Thorlo socks are as important to my running career as my sneakers and feet!"
• "These socks just might literally last forever WOW just about sums it up!"
• "World's Best Socks. And no, that is not too strong a statement!"
• "My brother and I have only bought Thorlo socks for the last 10 years.  And because they last so long, we end up spending, like, pennies in what they give us for the wear."
• "Thorlo socks rock!"

Until I started buying quality socks I had no idea what a difference they make.  You’ll be surprised at how much more comfortable your shoes are when you wear them.  Visit my Favorite Sock Retailer now, and try a pair of Thorlor socks.  If you order 3, or more, they will knock off an additional 10%.