The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons. The 52 bones in your feet make up about 25 percent of all the bones in your body  Despite this intricate design, we’ve treated our feet like clowns in a circus car. Too often, we blame our shoes (or boots) for “not working right” when in many cases, it could be the sock you’re wearing.

Thankfully, there are brands and manufacturers out there who spend more time thinking about your feet than you ever will. At this summer’s Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, our editor’s discovered an array of brands dedicated to rethinking the humble sock in an effort to bring the consumer greater comfort and higher levels of performance. Here are some of our favorite new offerings from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show. Continue Reading

Warmer weather and longer days mean more playing outside; hiking, camping, touching rocks, pitching tents, and backyard BBQ extravaganzas.  The only problem? You can’t bring your favorite basement lounger with you.  Fear not my friends, with the perfect combination of minimalist design and maximalist comfort, the Mantis Chair from Alite Designs is the next best thing.

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