Joy Of Sox, Day 4 – Dahlgren

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Dahlgren Footwear got its start in 1978, when professional baseball player Ray Dahlgren and his wife Diane started producing hosiery that combined quality, performance, and comfort in a sock that kept feet cool and dry, even under the harsh conditions of professional athletics. With multiple patents for designs in footwear, they continue to innovate, while … Read more

Joy of Sox, day 3 – Darn Tough Vermont

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Another family-owned company, Darn Tough Vermont got its start in 1978 in the town of Northfield, Vermont. Thirty+ years later, their insistence on using only the highest quality materials and strict quality control has earned them an enviable reputation for producing some of the finest socks available. Combining fine gauge Merino wool with  their exclusive … Read more

Joy Of Sox, Day 2 – Lorpen

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Back in 1985, Industrias Savidai S.L. was basically what we would consider an OEM supplier, making socks for brands like Reebok and Adidas in Spain. When those companies shifted their production to China and Turkey, Industrias Savidai S.L. decided it was time to launch their own brand of technical socks. Lorpen (which means “achievement” in … Read more

Joy of Sox – a little luxury for your feet

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Open any cycling magazine, and you’ll see pages and pages of ads for all manner of cycling gear designed to make you ride faster and farther, more efficiently and sometimes with more comfort. Then look at the prices. Yeah, that’s a let down. We all want that edge, but not if we’ll need a 2nd … Read more

Tsunami Relief for Japan

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I’ve been a bit preoccupied with some reviews that I have in the works, and haven’t posted much in the last week. But recent events in the news have caused me to stop and refocus for a moment. The devastation brought upon Japan by the recent tsunami is something that will affect all of us … Read more

You can tell it’s almost spring when…

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The forums start to go crazy. Over on Twospoke.com, things have really taken off this week. Lively discussions about new bikes, new shoes and pedals, nutrition, and maintenance issues are popping up all over the forums. Of course, like any interactive community, there have been some interesting off-topic threads as well. Today, I read some … Read more