Walking, dancing, hiking or pickleball: the shoes and socks that come along for the ride.
Court shoes vs. running shoes: how soles are built for each movement, Wimbledon’s millimeter rules for grass-court pimples, why more traction loads the knee, and the weightlifting heel.
Hiking boots vs. trail shoes: what a high shaft, a stiff sole, deep lugs, extra weight and a waterproof membrane each change, according to lab studies and history.
Merino wool vs. cotton socks vs. synthetics: how each fiber handles sweat, why wool itches, which one smells worst, and what a test of real socks found.
