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In terms of comfort and performance, merino wool socks are made of the best yarn for socks out there. But what makes this type of material a more sustainable option?...

When shopping around for natural, high-quality clothes and accessories, you may come across the option of choosing merino wool vs wool. What’s the difference, and is one better than the...

We're wishing you a very comfortable Leap Day! Take some of this "extra" time to learn why our graduated compression socks—including our new Spring 2024 styles—are beneficial to your everyday wellness, inside and out.

Sockwell has engineered a whole collection of compression socks just for athletes and workout enthusiasts. Get to know our Sport Compression socks and learn about the awesome recovery benefits of graduated compression.

Time for setting New Year's resolutions, starting those New Year's resolutions, and ultimately forgetting about those New Year's resolutions. Instead of this age-old routine, consider achieving your goals through micro habits.

As restrictions lift and the world opens back up, we're all antsy to get traveling again. But before you shuffle through your closet and double-down on travel outfits, I’ve put together a few pointers and a travel checklist from my own experience that will help guide you on how to pack a suitcase.

No single nutrition plan works for all athletes, so the best thing you can do is test out healthy foods, gels, chews, sports drinks, and homemade snacks to determine what helps you perform your best, so you’re set up for success on race day. Here’s a look at how I eat when training for a marathon: pre-run, mid-run, and post-run.

We talk a lot about the performance benefits of our custom merino wool blends—but did you know our colors are thoughtfully created to help you feel better, too? Sockwell's Fall 2023 Collection is filled with beautiful...

If your feet are prone to excessive sweating, here’s how to choose socks that don’t trap moisture, foot odor, or bacteria.

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.

Have you ever stopped and thought about your socks—we mean, really think about them? There’s a good chance you haven’t considered much more than their size or color, but these small pieces of our daily wardrobe can have a big impact.

Discover our top three ideas for reinvigorating your workouts this season. Spoiler: None of them involve pumpkin spice.

Teachers spend hours on their feet, which can lead to muscle fatigue and swelling. The good news: Graduated compression socksbring relief and revitalize the body all at once.

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.

Christopher has tried to be "a runner" multiple times in his life. Just never long enough to consider himself more than a beginner. But he's learned a few things every time he laced up his shoes and wanted to share with other beginners.

This Giving Tuesday, we are donating 10% of all sales to help support The Happy Shoes Project and their mission to provide encouragement and comfort.

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 their trendy colors.

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.

Plantar fasciitis pain is no joke. Discover how to heal from plantar fasciitis quickly with home remedies like plantar fasciitis stretches and firm compression socks.

What are the best socks for diabetic to wear? When comparing cotton vs. merino wool diabetic socks, merino wool wins every time. Learn all about the benefits of merino wool diabetic socks.

Living in Indiana for most of his life gave our marketing guy Christopher an interesting perspective on winter, and forced him to come up with some creative ways on how to beat cabin fever. Here are 5 of his favorite ways to shake up his routine and his perspective, and make the most of the winter months.

When it comes to resolutions, there is always an expectation to do more. Do more this. Do more that. The truth is each of those resolutions are centered around one thing...you. This year we encourage you to give yourself time for your own personal growth and wellbeing. Here's to only making resolutions that are essential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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