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  • How to Choose Your Perfect Merino Wool Hiking Socks
    February 19, 2026

    How to Choose Your Perfect Merino Wool Hiking Socks

    If there is one question we get more than any other, it’s this: "What is the most durable pair of hiking socks I can buy?"

    It’s a valid question. We’ve all been there—you buy a pair of "lifetime guarantee" socks, head out for a multi-day trek, and by day three, your heel is starting to look like thin, see-through cheesecloth. I have spent years testing socks in the field—no white lab coats, just rain, mud, sand, and thousands of kilometres of trail. Through that experience, I’ve learned that while some socks are built to be disposable, others are engineered to be companions.

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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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  • Balega Hidden Comfort: Is This What a Great Everyday Sock Looks Like?
    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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  • Best Gym Socks for Training, Hyrox & CrossFit
    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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