How Coolmax keeps your feet Cool

What is Coolmax?

Moisture wicking technical fiber made from polyester designed to increase breathability and wick away moisture making your feet feel cooler and more comfortable.

How does it work?

Coolmax fibers are slightly oblong in cross-section with grooves running lengthwise along the threads. They are manufactured in either a tetrachannel or hexachannel style. The series of closely spaced channels create capillary action that moves perspiration away from the body and out to a wider area on the surface of the fabric which increases evaporation.

Check out all our socks made with Coolmax, great for the summer or sports.

Review of the Month

The feature style for March 2015 is the Technical Explorer Quarter - Merino & Coolmax

Burt, Smith - Amazon.com (January 15th, 2015)
"I have thin skin and these protect my feet from as well as the SmartWool socks that had been the norm for me but they also keep my feet cooler and dryer. The absolute best sock I have ever worn. After getting the first set I immediately ordered 2 more."

Please submit your product reviews to socks@greatsox.com and the winner will receive a free pair on their next order!

Review of the Month

The feature style for March 2015 is the Super-Wool Hiker GX

"Well done on someone finally making a sock that does what it claims. I am very impressed with the quality, price and first for me comfort. I am a building inspector & so I am on my feet all day. Yours is the 1st sock that is wonderfully comfortable. I can wear them all day. They don't sweat & don't ride up your foot causing discomfort.

I bought a pair to try from MEC here in London; another gamble not knowing if the product was what I wanted. Being frustrated with all the fancy  socks from Marks Work Wear, which do not work as they claim. Your socks are absolutely the best. I have replaced my socks with 8 pairs of your Expedition Hiker GX.

 Thanks for getting the product right and best of all it's a "Canadian" product. I am extremely pleased with your product" 

 (Doug Carlson, Jan 20th 2015)

Stop Fearing Smelly Feet...We Can Help!

Your feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands and are capable of producing 250 milliliters (one cup) of sweat a day! The smell comes from bacteria on the skin that break down the sweat, excreting offensive-smelling waste. According to Dr. Robert Chelin, president of the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, the amount a person’s feet sweat depends on genetic makeup and activity level.

Luckily there are simple home and over-the-counter treatments that can help. The basics include washing feet daily and drying them thoroughly, using odour-absorbing insoles to control smelly shoes and choosing anti-microbial socks.

At greatsox, we have a few options to help?

• try bamboo socks - bamboo has anti-microbial properties with studies showing over 70% of bacteria dying when incubated on bamboo fibre.
• try a sock with coolmax or merino wool - moisture wicking fibers that wick sweat away from your skin and then evaporate.
  
• avoid cotton socks - they absorb and retain more water compared to other fibers

Cashmere socks

Why all the rave about Cashmere?

Cashmere is luxurious and durable fibre from cashmere goats that has great insulation making it warm in the winter and cool in spring. It is also long lasting and becomes softer with age without pilling. Although commonly defined as wool, cashmere fiber is actually hair taken from the undercoat of the goat. The name cashmere comes from an old spelling of Kashmir, the region where its production and trade originated, possibly as early as the Mongolian empire in the 13^th century. Garments made of cashmere were once only available to royalty because the rarity of the wool increased its value.

At Greatsox, we created the J.B Fields Cashmere wool line so you can feel like royalty with out breaking the bank!

Diabetic Socks

Diabetics have special health concerns which affect their foot health and could eventually have serious repercussions if left unattended.

Our Vagden Diabetic socks are all non-binding and non-elasticated using the softest and highest quality wool, cotton and bamboo to increase blood circulation,  and diminish fungal foot infections. While our Arriva line also feature a seamless toe closure, Lycra 3D for soft caressing hold, double cylinder technology and Aloe Vera that last for over 12-16 washes.

New Styles Online

Check out our newest styles on Greatsox:

Superwool Hiker GX Lowcut                                  Women's Cotton Over the Knee Sock 

                 

Men's Bamboo Plaid Dress Sock                            Women's Bamboo Polka Dot Socks 

                    

Men's Multi-Stripe Combed Cotton Casual Sock              Luxurious Wool & Silk Casual Socks