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May 8, 2026

Why We Only Make Socks
Nobody grows up saying, “Mum, Dad — one day I’m gonna make socks.” If they do, you book them in for a check‑up.

We didn’t plan it either.

GearSocks kicked off in Melbourne because we realised something very Aussie: the humble sock cops zero respect… until it fails and ruins your whole bloody day.

Spend enough time running, hiking, climbing or just hoofing it from A to B, and you learn a simple truth:

A great sock shuts up and gets on with it. A bad sock will absolutely cook you.

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March 24, 2026

Why We Started GearSocks (And Why Most Running Socks Miss the Point)
There are plenty of running socks.

Walk into any sports store or browse online and you’ll find hundreds of brands promising blister prevention, moisture management and all-day comfort. Every pair claims to be lighter, softer, more breathable or more technical than the last.

We thought it needed another way of thinking. Somewhere Along the Way, Running Became About the Gear. Running has never really been about the shoes. Or the watch. Or the socks. They’re tools. The real story happens long before race day.

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The Latest from the ProLab

What are the best running socks?

This is a question we get asked all the time and despite socks, for some being a boring item, lets face it we spend a lot of time trying to get it right. In our ProLab series we discuss the best running socks for everyday runs, marathons, Hyrox and more.

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September 29, 2026 Jake C

Balega Hidden Comfort: Is This What a Great Everyday Sock Looks Like?
There are socks you buy simply because you need socks—and then there are socks you put on and immediately understand the hype. The Balega Hidden Comfort sits firmly in the second category.

Marketed as a performance running sock, it has quietly become a cult favourite for walkers, retail workers, travellers, and anyone spending hours on their feet. But is it right for you? In our ProLab review, we break down what actually matters—and look at why this heavily padded everyday sock earns its spot in your drawer.

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September 13, 2026 Jake C

Best Gym Socks for Training, Hyrox & CrossFit
Your gym has changed. Your socks probably haven’t.

Once upon a time, going to the gym might have meant lifting some weights, sitting down, lifting some more weights and finishing with ten minutes on the treadmill.

Your socks weren’t exactly being put through military service. That’s not how everyone trains anymore. Let’s take a look at better socks.

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September 5, 2026 Jake C

Toe Socks — The Honest, Funny, Slightly Unhinged Deep Dive Your Toes Deserve
Toe socks are divisive. Toe socks are brilliant. Toe socks are weird. Toe socks are the oyster of the sock world.

Some people swear by them. Some people try them once and say never again — the same way some people taste an oyster and immediately decide they’ve just eaten cold snot.

And that’s exactly why this review needs to exist.

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