BLOG 37. BEST SOCKS IN THE WORLD
by
Cliff Jacobson
The Crescent Sock Company has been knitting fine socks in
the sleepy little town of Niota, TN since 1902. They are the oldest operating hosiery mill in the United
States and one of the biggest sock suppliers to national chain stores. Most people have probably worn a pair
of Crescent socks at one time or other.
When Crescent discovered the growing market for high quality
wool socks, they decided to get into the act. With over 100 years of
sock-making experience and a mill right here in the United States, they
believed that they could design and manufacture the best wool socks in the
world, and sell them at a price that defied the competition. The new socks (called FITS) were
designed from scratch—engineers thinking well outside the box.
When you first see a pair of FITS socks you may question if
they’ll fit a human foot at all. They appear too small; the heel cup hangs
curiously down and the ankles and center foot appear too narrow to conform to
human feet. But these socks fit
“perfectly”—not too loose or too tight; they follow every curve of your foot,
never compressing or wallowing in space.
They stay firmly in place no matter how you walk or run. Unlike conventional socks, the toe
pocket is turned horizontally to match your toes; there are no visible seams
anywhere. The Achilles area—a serious wear point on most socks—is aggressively
reinforced.
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| FITS "Medium Hiker" |
The company shtick reads: “They are constructed from
two-ply, compact-spun, ultra-fine Merino Wool, providing the ultimate blend of
softness and durability. Our F3 Technology delivers a unique form fit thanks to
a deep heel pocket, specialized toe seam, and contoured leg — which keep FITS
socks firmly in place. This means no more bunching, hot spots, or friction,
regardless of the task at hand.”
There are a number of different (and colorful) FITS models,
each designed to fulfill a special purpose (hiking, running, casual wear
etc.). My favorites are the light
and medium hiker crew socks which work for casual wear and serious hiking. I am
so addicted to these socks that, for nearly a year, they have been the only
socks I’ve worn. I generally wear
a pair for three or four days before I wash them. After many months, there is
no visible wear; they look and feel like new; they haven’t stretched out and
they continue to fit perfectly.
I just love these socks!
Cliff Jacobson
www.cliff-jacobson.com
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1 comment:
I agree. These are some of the best socks around. Have a pair on right now as a matter of fact!
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