Give your feet a little loving.
Photo: SmartwoolSocks often get overlooked. In fact, this soft piece of fabric is one of the most important pieces to any adventure.
Personally, I own nothing but Smartwool socks. I have a whole drawer full of dress socks, hiking socks, bike socks, running socks, and socks for life. Some women collect designer handbags while some men collect fancy wristwatches.
I collect socks.
One of my all time favorites is the Smartwool Adrenaline Light Mini which is the perfect combination running/biking/light-hiking/casual sock.
I own about ten pairs of these.
It’s a perfect blend of 67% merino wool, 32% nylon, and 1% elastic. The wool naturally wicks moisture away from feet while providing the added temperature control. The nylon provides the breathability we all desire out of a sock. The elastic offers support in critical areas: arch and heal.
So the next time those white cotton tube socks slow you down on your backpacking trip, spend the extra bucks and keep your feet happy.
Price: $16 | Where to buy: Smartwool
Austin Chu
Austin Chu was laid off in December 2008. He has a deep obsession with breakfast burritos and backpacks. He doesn't know why. He just drove through fifty states filming a documentary on the economy and the recession. Follow his project on www.therecessends.com
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