Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

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Snowboard socks are a surprisingly important part of your kit. We got our hands on (and feet in) the best snowboard socks on ...

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It doesn’t matter how much you love your running shoes, your feet won’t be happy if you’re wearing the wrong running socks. Your socks are the only thing you wear that directly interacts with your ...

While you can technically do Pilates barefoot (depending on the practice and studio), most studios require you to wear grippy socks. Unlike standard workout socks, which can absorb moisture while ...

As the global financial crisis unfolds, those least responsible—our world’s poor—will be most affected. Many have called upon President Obama to uphold his campaign commitment to double foreign ...

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The fit around the foot and leg exemplifies this sock’s quality, with graduated compression for “recovery to keep you moving.” I always find it tough to properly test this, as the boot is bound to ...