Welcome to the Sockwell blog, a space for inspiration and motivation to help you live your best life.
Why Nurses Should Wear Compression Socks
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A little bit of ice, stretching and foot massages can heal the pains after a long nursing shift, but many forget that a little proactivity can go a long way. Whether you’re just starting out in your nursing career or an experienced physician in the field, compression socks have become a staple piece in the closets of healthcare professionals for more than just its funky colors.
Live Out Loud Collection: Behind the Design
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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.
Your Sockwell Socks are Made Right Around the Corner
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Right around the corner from our offices in Chattanooga, TN, is Heritage Hosiery, a local mill with world-class knitting machines and a team of people committed to making the best socks money can buy.
How to “KonMari” Your Sock Drawer
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If you aren’t familiar with Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo’s detailed and methodical approach to decluttering, you are falling behind on the pop culture train.
My Quest to Happiness After Enduring a Spinal Cord Injury
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With the help of therapy sessions, assisting products and a bit of patience, I’ve overcome a challenging, yet rewarding, recovery from my spinal cord injury.
Why Wool: Three Reasons to Love Our Signature Blend
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Harvested on American soil, spun and tailored to our perfected specifications, and packaged to ship to your doorstep, we craft our signature blended socks with only the finest wool in the country.
Spring 2019 Behind the Design
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Every creative person has their own process. Mine is very tactile. I walk city streets, talking to devoted customers and complete strangers; I attend trend seminars and visit museums and galleries; I consider what’s going on in the world and what’s in the hearts and minds of people; I take lots of pictures; I meditate.
How to Fuel Your Marathon Training
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Let me be clear, I am by no means Chattanooga’s fastest runner; so, if you are seeking a recipe to guarantee qualification in the Boston Marathon you will not find it here. Nor am I a licensed nutritionist—although I did consult with a nutritionist when writing this post.
Sockwell Book Club: Winter Reads
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The recent polar vortex was a not-so-friendly reminder that winter weekends are best spent indoors, cozied up by the fire with a great book and a pair of merino wool socks. Throw in a hot cup of tea or glass of bourbon and you have everything you need to fully relax.
Five Easy Tips for Personal Wellness at Work
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In simple terms, we need daily movement, nourishing food, social interaction, and restful sleep to be healthy. But who among us has all the resources—time, energy, money—following a full day of work to keep it all balanced? Written by Emily Yann, National Sales Manager at Sockwell
Exploring Corsica’s Wild Side: Long Distance Hiking
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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! Written by Barbara Schwarz, 55, life-long adventurer and world traveler
Why You Need to Dive Feet First into 2019
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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. Written by Mercedes Marchand, VP of Design at Sockwell
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