Walk this way
Finally, an eco-friendly sock your feet can feel good about wearing. The Ingeo,
from Boulder-based Teko, is a high-
performance sock made from corn-based fibers. Not only do the socks come from a renewable resource, they’re safe, durable and you can compost them when they’re worn out. The crew goes for $14. The quarter size, which hits just above the ankle, is $11. Pick from a list of 29 Colorado retailers at tekosocks.com.
Toe thong
The weather has flipped, the temperature has flopped, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your flip flops. Solsocks makes lightweight fleece “thong socks” with a convenient slit between the toes. Originally for surfer types, the socks are made of light- and middle-weight fleece and come in a variety of colors, $14.
Find them at Pedestrian Shops, 1425 Pearl St., Boulder, and at Canyon Sports, 28 W. Main St. in Cortez.
Smart fit, no bunching
Steamboat Springs-based SmartWool always comes up with products that are perfect for keeping feet warm and comfortable during winter activities. Their updated line of performance socks, designed for skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities, has a “smart fit” system with extra support at the ankles and arch to keep the socks from bunching up at the wrong places. They’re easy to find at sports and outdoors shops throughout the state. smartwool.com for more info.
Feet facts
250,000
The number of sweat glands in each foot
1 pint
The amount of sweat each foot can produce in a day
5K
The average adult women’s shoe size in 1940
8
The average adult women’s shoe size in 1980
3,000
The number of pairs of shoes Imelda Marcos was said to own back in the day
1,061
The number of pairs Marcos claims she had
Sources: howstuffworks.com, Slate, findarticles.com
