Men's Winter Socks £11 - £25
The October 2005 edition of Country Walking Magazine tested a selection of the very best walking socks on a variety of walks, from the Lake District mountains to the lowland paths. They were worn with leather boots and multi-activiry shoes, and judged on their comfort, fit, warmth, how well they wicked sweat away from feet, odour retention and quality. The socks were also machine-washed. For the full article in pdf format, click here. 
| Equipment that most surpassed our expectations More people have successfully trekked unsupported to the South Pole than the Great Wall. This expedition sees the longest ever trek along the Wall and with a world first of attempting a winter crossing, this is truly a spectacularly unique challenge. KATIE: The ‘Fox River’ socks that we were sponsored with last minute, thay are faultless and completely outclass the other top brands we had already bought and brought with us. TARKA:Ditto, having not heard of the make before, I had little expectations of them, they are now however, are brand choice for all future expeditions.
Katie-Jane Cooper & Tarka L’Herpiniere, |
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| It is often said that if it was not for a particular item of clothing the expedition would have not been the great success it was. As a mountaineer and outdoor pursuits instructor I have to say if it was not for the quality of the Fox River socks which were supplied to me by Fox River to use initially on the Pennine Way charity walk way back in 1991, I would never have known and appreciated the sheer quality and importance of having a product so good that they never let you down. I have used Fox River socks since 1991 on every occasion because I know they will not let me down, be that a 25 mile walks across Dartmoor, 278 mile walks across Wales or 8 week high altitude expeditions to Peru, Bolivia and recently Nepal. My unblistered and intact feet are a testiment to the brilliance of this life preserving product and I have great pleasure in being associated with it.
Roland Francis Lock MBE |
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