
Welcome to the Sockwell blog, a space for inspiration and motivation to help you live your best life.
Why You Should Care About Ethical Socks
3 Reasons To Superwash Wool
What Are the Best Ways of Washing Merino Wool Socks?
Merino Wool vs Wool: What’s the Difference?
Merino Wool vs Cotton: Which Is Best for Performance Socks?
What Makes Merino Wool Socks Sustainable? These 5 Qualities
What Is the Best Yarn for Socks?
3 Key Reasons to Buy American-Made Socks
What Are the Best Socks for Sweaty Feet?
Ultimate Guide for Plantar Fasciitis Socks
Plantar fasciitis is painful, but you don't have to let it stop you from living your life well. Uncover the benefits of firm compression socks for plantar fasciitis.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Ethical & Eco Friendly Socks
3 Ways to Enhance Your Favorite Fitness Activities This Fall
Back to School, Back to Comfort
Live Out Loud Collection: Behind the Design
Nurses nationwide dedicate long hours and sleepless nights to prioritize the care and wellbeing of others. But even with years of rigorous schooling under their belts, nothing can prepare their feet for the many miles they endure during a single shift.
Sockwell's Favorite "Made in the USA" Brands - Part 2
Sockwell has promised to always make our socks in the USA. Brands stamped with "Made in the USA" are not only a sign of quality products, but it's a label that shares the determination and resilience amongst brands that value making a difference in our American communities. We want to share our love for this mission by recommending 7 of our favorite "Made in the USA" brands.
The Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running by a Fellow Beginner
How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Pro
Our Superwashing Story
Why Sockwell: Where It All Began
Giving Tuesday: Happy Shoes Project
Mythbusters: Compression Sock Edition
Why Nurses Should Wear Compression Socks
Chubby and Away: Health and Safety Travel Gear
Father's Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Trail Running with Carmen Cheadle
Committed to Ethics and Stewardship
Get to Know Our Fine Merino Wool and Alpaca Socks
When we started making socks back in 2008, we focused on the foundational element of socks: our yarn. We knew to make the best socks out there, we needed the best yarn out there. So we blended USA-grown, fine merino wool with fibers like alpaca to create unique yarns with some amazing benefits.
Our Signature Merino Wool and Bamboo Yarn
Wear Diabetic Socks for Everyday Wellness
Diabetic socks, especially those made with merino wool, can provide considerable protection from common diabetic foot problems. To understand why wearing merino wool diabetic socks helps, we’ll cover common diabetic foot problems.
How Bunion Relief Socks Work
Wool You Be My Valentine Gift Guide
Start Small: Drop Your Resolutions for Micro-Habits
5 Home Exercises You Can Do Right Now
Are you one of the 46% of people motivated to get on track with their health and fitness after a year of staying inside and trying countless new recipes of banana bread? While you may feel inspired, you may also be crossing your fingers and hoping you can stick to it. But I encourage you to go for it... despite the challenges!
5 Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Merino Wool vs. Cotton: The Best Diabetic Socks
The Best Soft Top Socks
Fall 2020 Collection: Behind-the-Sock
Heroes of our Honor Our Heroes Giveaway
Join Us in Honoring Our Heroes
We'll never forget the moment we decided to launch Honor Our Heroes. We'll also never forget why we knew we had to do more to support those who are risking their health to protect and care for our communities. Our team at Sockwell is honored and humbled to stand by our heroes and do what we do best, so they can do what they do best with a little more comfort. Join us as we continue to give back to our healthcare heroes.
Sockwell’s Favorite “Made in the USA” Brands: Part 1
A product stamped with a “Made in the USA” label has always been a sign of quality craftsmanship. But now more than ever, this mark also indicates the resilient work from local businesses who care about making a positive influence in their communities. Sockwell has promised to always make our socks in the USA, and we want to recommend these 7 "Made in the USA" brands for you to help show your love and support.
6 Tips to Adjust to the Work-From-Home Life
I love my job. It's the little things that make me smile every day, like waving good morning to my co-workers or the smell of coffee floating throughout the building. Little did I know, the everyday concept of going into work would be uprooted, or that my new normal would be working from home to do my part in flattening the curve of the coronavirus outbreak. After settling into my new routine, I've found these 6 tips to be helpful in staying efficient while working from home.
Don't Let the Winter Beat You Down
Spring 2020: Behind-the-Sock
Every new season, I notice changes in trends and cultural movements from a global perspective. I observe what's going on in the hearts and minds of people just like you. This season I was inspired by the movement of staying home in your personal happy place. Let's take a dive into the inspiration for our Spring 2020 line.
5 Reasons Compression Socks Help You Recover Better
As a former Division-I collegiate athlete, I experienced moments of intense fatigue, soreness, and injury. I also learned ways to recover faster, so I can perform better. I want to let you in on my secret—sport compression socks and all their amazing benefits.