Are you a walker? Walking is an excellent form of low impact exercise. My husband and I walk a lot, especially when we play ball. We have a course time in a very hilly society, and we certainly get work in golf game.
Because we’ve had such a hot summer, I’ve found that many socks in the sock drawer aren’t suitable for walking around the race course on a hot day. Then I found Thorlo socks at WalMart, and with a “30 Day Money Back Guarantee, 30 Day No Risk” I had nothing to lose.
What drew me to these socks was the high price tag (one pair was $11.00, on sale at WalMart). He tells Thorlo that these socks are
Women who prefer a lighter weight product for fitness are taken just for walking or bending. Coolmax® berry grows better when wet; feet feel colder than Thrace.
Most of my socks were simply too tight to fit comfortably in my Nike Golf Shoes, and some of the thinner socks I bought In particular, they were too thin to wear on the golf course, which resulted in blisters. Trust me, you don’t want to get blisters when you like to play golf several times a week!
The Thorlo Cushion Thin Walking Sock I received was quite thin in stock, so I was a little skeptical that it would provide the kind of protection it claims for walking. Thorlo’s tag line is “Feet Will Feel Better”, which is quite a claim, and since they back it with a satisfaction guarantee, I guess they’re pretty confident in their products.
Although the top of the sock feels thin (these are low profile socks with a very short cuff), the arch area is outside the pad, providing quite good support. The nylon lycra that makes up the bulk of the sock is made from what Thorlo calls anatomical isotonic fit.
A thicker sock in the heel for added protection from blisters and the Coolmax design means they really wick moisture away from the yarn so at the end of my golf game my socks don’t squeeze out wet! Even thinner socks worn during golf game day on a hot day have resulted in wet patches that can help prevent blisters. I hate wet socks, so the Thorlo technology is a very nice addition to my golf outfit!
The shoes are made from 72% Coolmax cotton, 26% nylon, and 2% spandex. They are very comfortable, and thin enough to allow me to tie my golf shoes. tights, thick enough in the right places not to prevent blisters from forming, and not to slip on me when I walk around! I hate socks that don’t go up, and it’s a shame to have to stop at the race course to fix your socks.
These socks have a stud that goes under the middle of the foot, which is a little tighter than other socks, which helps them stay in place. The only other sock I’ve found with this feature are the Dr. Scholl for diabetes.
I was so intrigued by the brand Thorlo (which I had never heard of before), that I visited their website and learned that they also make socks specifically for golfers! We want to pay attention to them too and see if it’s better, even though these thin Cushion Walking Shoes are hard to beat.
The fit is quite standard, small sock size will fit women’s shoe size 5-6 1/2, medium sock size will fit shoe size 7-9 , and a large sock size is designed for shoe size 9 1/2-11 1/2.
Of course, Thorlo socks are more expensive, but if you want quality, you always expect that it will cost more. If you’re a walker looking for a good sock that will both support your feet and keep them cool during the hot summer months, you might want to check out the Thorlo brand sock. When you pledge money, you lose nothing but your sore, wet feet!
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- www.amazon.com/ Thorlo- Thin Women-Cushion-Walking/dp/B000S8FN60
- www.thorlo.com/socks/ walking-socks/ mini-crew/108.php
