ABCDE engineered padded technology ™ : • Protective Padding in Heel Area • Minimal Padding in Arch Area • Protective Padding in Ball Area
ABCDE ENGINEERED PADDED TECHNOLOGY ™ & ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC DESIGN, PROPRIETARY FIBERS and special fiber blends provide benefits no other product can equal BEYOND HIKING SOCKS When you hike, your feet are subjected to a repetitive heel to toe motion, and that motion often is interrupted by steep ascents, scrambling across rocks and boulders, downhill stretches, and even off-trail excursions that can involve dramatic changes in terrain. And, of course, depending on the time of year and geographic location, the temperature can range from sub-Saharan to sub-zero. To enjoy hiking more and be able to do it day after day, trip after trip, you need to shield your feet with the most protective outdoor socks available. The variable-density padding of Thorlos padded socks (thicker in the ball and heel areas and less dense in the arch) follows the anatomical design of your feet. They protect the weight-bearing areas and reduce the chances of chafing, blistering and skin injuries caused by the pressure, impact and shear forces that constantly act on your feet. CLINICALLY-TESTED PADDED SOCKS: for feet that hurt Don’t just cover your feet, give them maximum protection and reduce the chance of injury with Thorlos clinically-tested padded hiking socks. They are made in activity-specific designs for people whose feet hurt during or after hiking. Thorlos padding has been shown in multiple clinical studies to reduce not only blisters, but also foot pain, pressures that can lead to skin abrasions, and moisture (which promotes blister formation and creates an environment for fungal infections). LITE PADDED SOCKS: for feet that don’t hurt Thorlos also offer Lite Padded Socks—these are socks with thinner padding but certainly more padding than any thin socks on the market. These are for less intense outdoor activities and for people whose feet do not hurt during or after hiking. Thorlos Lite Padded Socks include Experia, with its specially sculpted pads and its ultra-lightweight sock frame for an aerodynamic fit and protection without weight. BEYOND SOCKS ™ ENGINEERED FOOT PROTECTION
FIBER BLENDS THAT “DIMENSIONALIZE” PROTECTION Various fibers and blends deliver the protective dimensions of resiliency, sheen, wicking and temperature control.
THOR•LON® acrylic THOR•LON® acrylic yarns are exclusively developed for our ABCDE construction. Trapped perspiration in the shoe environment tends to flatten or crush common acrylic yarns. THOR•LON® acrylics are specially spun to maintain both softness and resilience, which maximizes foot comfort, blister protection and product durability. COOLMAX® Fiber INVISTA manufactures this fiber with a unique four-channeled cross section that produces a soft, cotton-like yarn with such superior moisture transport qualities that skin temperatures prove perceptibly cooler in comparison yarn testing. ABCDE with COOLMAX® fiber help protect againse blisters while keeping you comfortably cool. ABCDE generally uses more COOLMAX® fiber in its sock designs than other sock companies do.
Merino Wool/Silk Imported wild silk is blended 35% with a soft and resilient shrink-treated merino wool to produce incredibly warm performance in EXPERIA®, OUTDOOR and SKI ABCDE . Silk enhances the softness, durability and pill resistance of natural 100% wool. Superior in comfort, warmth and durability. Wool/THOR•LON® This performance fiber blend is intended for active cold climate use and is designed for improved blister protection and comfort without sacrificing the significant insulating properties of natural wool. The addition of 50% THOR•LON® acrylic improves loft and resiliency, and greatly enhances moisture management qualities that 100% wool yarns alone cannot provide.
BEYOND SOCKS ™ ENGINEERED FOOT PROTECTION
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