Join Us in Honoring Our HeroesWe’ll never forget the moment when we decided to launch the Honor our Heroes giveaway. As local and national news stations showed images of nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals donning personal protective equipment on their way to help those most in need, it was personal for our company. When we launched Sockwell, one of the core groups that found relief from our products were healthcare professionals who spent long hours on their feet. Until Sockwell, compression socks were only mad...
Fall 2020 Collection: Behind-the-SockWritten By: Mercedes Marchand, VP of Design at Sockwell As I begin my research for every new season, I am always admiring global trends and what is going on in our modern culture. I use what I observe in society as well as in the hearts and minds of people to forecast our collections, so they can fill the role of well-needed comfort based on my observations. It’s ingrained in me to see the commonality between patterns, colors, and different movements as people live their day-to-day lives. No ...
Sockwell Recommends: Summer 2019 BooksA roundup of our favorite summer vacation books from around the office. Written by: Sarah Bailey, Book Lover & Marketing Director at Sockwell Hello 70% humidity and 90-degree days! As summer kicks into high gear, there’s no better time to pick out a few good books to read while relaxing by the pool or traveling to your summer vacation destination. Need a little inspiration for your next summer read? I’ve rounded up the Sockwell team’s latest book recommendations, along with links to a few...
Camping for Beginners: How to Pack and Plan Like an ExpertTips for your next camping trip, whether it’s 15-minutes away or halfway around the world. Written by: Lisa Hummel, Sockwell Sales Rep and Rock Climbing Enthusiast For as long as I can remember, camping has always been a restorative experience where I can truly relax and enjoy my surroundings. I can trace my camping experiences back to summer camp, growing up as a kid in Wisconsin. The experience left an enormous impact on me, and since then, I have always sought out beautiful places and like...
5 Ways Compression Socks Help You Recover BetterBy Kelsey Chernak, Sockwell Marketing Manager and Former Division I Collegiate Athlete Beep beep beep. It’s your 5 AM wake-up call. *Immediately regrets that last rep* Soreness is a bittersweet feeling. The muscle aches and stiffness make walking up a flight of stairs seem impossible. On the other hand, you feel instant gratification for all the hard work you put in during your workout. As a former five-year Division I collegiate athlete, I know firsthand what it’s like to wake up and...
Top 5 Things to Do in Chattanooga This SummerA local’s summer guide to all things Chattanooga. Written by: Travis Knight, Sockwell Graphic Designer and Native Chattanoogan Chattanooga is a great place to live year-round, but it really shines in the summer. As a native of Chattanooga, I love taking advantage of all the activities the Tennessee Valley has to offer. My list of favorite summer activities is pretty long, so I narrowed it down to my top 5 things to do around the city and made sure to include something for everyone. While mos...
How to Pack a Suitcase Like a ProEssential tips for packing your luggage from a seasoned traveler. By Emily Yann, Sockwell Sales Director and Travel Enthusiast I’ve been with Sockwell since day one—when it was known as Goodhew—all the way back in 2008. As the company has grown, I’ve spent up to 40% of the year traveling on business. With all that practice, I’ve become an expert on how to pack a suitcase. Travel can be stressful even for the most experienced travelers, whether you’re lugging your bags through an airport to r...
Why Nurses Should Wear Compression SocksOrthopedic surgeon Richard Alvarez talks the best compression socks for nurses. It’s hard to believe that compression socks were once viewed by healthcare professionals as a dreaded prescription for the toll on their legs caused by years of prolonged sitting or standing. Seemingly no one wanted to squeeze their aching feet into compression stockings for nurses, or "nurse socks." Flash-forward to the present, and the benefits of compression socks for nurses have transformed this stodgy...
Unique Father’s Day Gift IdeasFather’s Day is right around the corner and our team at Sockwell is here to help you find just the right gift! Written by: Megan Goodman, Customer Service Manager and Gift Giving Aficionado Father’s Day has new meaning in our house this year, as it will be our first! My husband and I are expecting our first baby and needless to say, we are beyond excited and find that the pregnancy is going by in the blink of an eye. With Father’s Day approaching, I can’t help but reminisce on my college day...
An Essential Resolution for 2020–YouWritten by: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy You Year! You? Yes, you! The expectations of new year resolutions are always about doing more. We recite the same script year after year. Eat more vegetables. Exercise more often. Take more trips. Save more money. The truth is there’s one constant in each of those resolutions…you. If you don't take care of "you," then what do all of those other things really mean? This year we encourage you not to require more ...
7 Ways to Recycle Your HolidaysWritten by: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator and Holiday Hopeful On the day after Christmas my true love gave to me, a very big mess and a sad looking, brown tree. From cards and wrapping paper to ornaments and pine needles, your house probably looks a lot like a holiday tornado came marching through like a drummer boy. This year, we encourage you to rethink what goes in the garbage and repurpose your holiday decorations. Here are 7 fun, eco-friendly (and some kid-friendly) ways to reuse...
Exploring Corsica’s Wild Side: Long Distance HikingI hiked 110 miles on Europe’s toughest trail, and I did it by myself. Written by: Barbara Schwarz, 55, life-long adventurer and world traveler After hiking for sixteen days, covering 110 miles, summiting six peaks along the way, crossing wind swept ridges and experiencing breathtaking views, “Je l’ai fait!” I did it! It’s a few minutes after 7 a.m., on a crisp morning in September. I’m in Calenzana, a small town in the foothills of Northern Corsica. It’s the starting point of the GR...
Why You Need to Dive Feet First into 2019This year, I'm taking small steps, literally and figuratively, toward a more healthful life. Won’t you join me? Written by: Mercedes Marchand, VP of Design at Sockwell After nearly a decade of studying foot health and designing therapeutic socks, I’ve learned that a healthier you starts in your feet. Because when your feet feel good you feel better, from the inside out. Every year like clockwork, the post-holiday season brings me face to face with none other than myself. As I reflect...
Join Us in Honoring Our Heroes
We’ll never forget the moment when we decided to launch the Honor our Heroes giveaway. As local and national news stations showed images of nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals donning personal protective equipment on their way to help those most in need, it was personal for our company. When we launched Sockwell, one of the core groups that found relief from our products were healthcare professionals who spent long hours on their feet. Until Sockwell, compression socks were only mad...
Fall 2020 Collection: Behind-the-Sock
Written By: Mercedes Marchand, VP of Design at Sockwell As I begin my research for every new season, I am always admiring global trends and what is going on in our modern culture. I use what I observe in society as well as in the hearts and minds of people to forecast our collections, so they can fill the role of well-needed comfort based on my observations. It’s ingrained in me to see the commonality between patterns, colors, and different movements as people live their day-to-day lives. No ...
Sockwell Recommends: Summer 2019 Books
A roundup of our favorite summer vacation books from around the office. Written by: Sarah Bailey, Book Lover & Marketing Director at Sockwell Hello 70% humidity and 90-degree days! As summer kicks into high gear, there’s no better time to pick out a few good books to read while relaxing by the pool or traveling to your summer vacation destination. Need a little inspiration for your next summer read? I’ve rounded up the Sockwell team’s latest book recommendations, along with links to a few...
Camping for Beginners: How to Pack and Plan Like an Expert
Tips for your next camping trip, whether it’s 15-minutes away or halfway around the world. Written by: Lisa Hummel, Sockwell Sales Rep and Rock Climbing Enthusiast For as long as I can remember, camping has always been a restorative experience where I can truly relax and enjoy my surroundings. I can trace my camping experiences back to summer camp, growing up as a kid in Wisconsin. The experience left an enormous impact on me, and since then, I have always sought out beautiful places and like...
5 Ways Compression Socks Help You Recover Better
By Kelsey Chernak, Sockwell Marketing Manager and Former Division I Collegiate Athlete Beep beep beep. It’s your 5 AM wake-up call. *Immediately regrets that last rep* Soreness is a bittersweet feeling. The muscle aches and stiffness make walking up a flight of stairs seem impossible. On the other hand, you feel instant gratification for all the hard work you put in during your workout. As a former five-year Division I collegiate athlete, I know firsthand what it’s like to wake up and...
Top 5 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Summer
A local’s summer guide to all things Chattanooga. Written by: Travis Knight, Sockwell Graphic Designer and Native Chattanoogan Chattanooga is a great place to live year-round, but it really shines in the summer. As a native of Chattanooga, I love taking advantage of all the activities the Tennessee Valley has to offer. My list of favorite summer activities is pretty long, so I narrowed it down to my top 5 things to do around the city and made sure to include something for everyone. While mos...
How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Pro
Essential tips for packing your luggage from a seasoned traveler. By Emily Yann, Sockwell Sales Director and Travel Enthusiast I’ve been with Sockwell since day one—when it was known as Goodhew—all the way back in 2008. As the company has grown, I’ve spent up to 40% of the year traveling on business. With all that practice, I’ve become an expert on how to pack a suitcase. Travel can be stressful even for the most experienced travelers, whether you’re lugging your bags through an airport to r...
Why Nurses Should Wear Compression Socks
Orthopedic surgeon Richard Alvarez talks the best compression socks for nurses. It’s hard to believe that compression socks were once viewed by healthcare professionals as a dreaded prescription for the toll on their legs caused by years of prolonged sitting or standing. Seemingly no one wanted to squeeze their aching feet into compression stockings for nurses, or "nurse socks." Flash-forward to the present, and the benefits of compression socks for nurses have transformed this stodgy...
Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is right around the corner and our team at Sockwell is here to help you find just the right gift! Written by: Megan Goodman, Customer Service Manager and Gift Giving Aficionado Father’s Day has new meaning in our house this year, as it will be our first! My husband and I are expecting our first baby and needless to say, we are beyond excited and find that the pregnancy is going by in the blink of an eye. With Father’s Day approaching, I can’t help but reminisce on my college day...
An Essential Resolution for 2020–You
Written by: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy You Year! You? Yes, you! The expectations of new year resolutions are always about doing more. We recite the same script year after year. Eat more vegetables. Exercise more often. Take more trips. Save more money. The truth is there’s one constant in each of those resolutions…you. If you don't take care of "you," then what do all of those other things really mean? This year we encourage you not to require more ...
7 Ways to Recycle Your Holidays
Written by: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator and Holiday Hopeful On the day after Christmas my true love gave to me, a very big mess and a sad looking, brown tree. From cards and wrapping paper to ornaments and pine needles, your house probably looks a lot like a holiday tornado came marching through like a drummer boy. This year, we encourage you to rethink what goes in the garbage and repurpose your holiday decorations. Here are 7 fun, eco-friendly (and some kid-friendly) ways to reuse...
Exploring Corsica’s Wild Side: Long Distance Hiking
I hiked 110 miles on Europe’s toughest trail, and I did it by myself. Written by: Barbara Schwarz, 55, life-long adventurer and world traveler After hiking for sixteen days, covering 110 miles, summiting six peaks along the way, crossing wind swept ridges and experiencing breathtaking views, “Je l’ai fait!” I did it! It’s a few minutes after 7 a.m., on a crisp morning in September. I’m in Calenzana, a small town in the foothills of Northern Corsica. It’s the starting point of the GR...
Why You Need to Dive Feet First into 2019
This year, I'm taking small steps, literally and figuratively, toward a more healthful life. Won’t you join me? Written by: Mercedes Marchand, VP of Design at Sockwell After nearly a decade of studying foot health and designing therapeutic socks, I’ve learned that a healthier you starts in your feet. Because when your feet feel good you feel better, from the inside out. Every year like clockwork, the post-holiday season brings me face to face with none other than myself. As I reflect...
