SummerGearGuide

ADVERTISING FEATURE
Socks
Or, how to stay cool in your boots
for mile after mile this summer.
THE MASTERCLASS
LORPEN
T3 LIGHT Hiker
Even the ‘perfect’ boot or
shoe will only do its best
work if it’s working in tandem
with the perfect sock. In
summer your socks have a host of
important jobs to do: keeping your
foot stable and secure inside the
boot; keeping its shape so it doesn’t
scrunch down as you cover those long,
lovely miles; preventing those annoying
rubs that can turn into blisters – and
carefully managing the heat and moisture
that come with a warm day’s walking. So a
good sock isn’t a luxury – it’s an essential. And
here’s a sock which gets that blend spot-on.
THE PERFECT
BLEND
Ideally a walking sock needs
to be a blend of toughness,
breathability and stretch, and
the secret is in the blend of
fabrics. Here’s the mix that
makes the T3 Light Hiker so
versatile…
• 44% Red-Cycled nylon
• 29% Coolmax EcoMade
• 16% Stretch Nylon with Lycra
• 11% Tencel
SUSTAINABILITY
Lorpen is committed to preserving the
environment in every aspect of business.
Wherever possible, the brand uses fibres created
from sustainable and manageable resources.
They also develop manufacturing processes that
are sensitive to the environment and reduce the
amount of post-production waste at all levels.
BUILT FOR
SUMMER
The T3 Light Hiker is
perfect for keeping feet
cool during high-energy
activity on warm days.
At its core is the Selective
Layering System, which
allows the makers to
incorporate three different
yarn layers in the same
sock, and in different parts
of the sock:
• A hydrophobic layer in
contact with the skin
that expels sweat and
keeps skin dry.
• A hydrophilic layer in the
outer midsection that
wicks sweat away from
the skin.
• A strong layer thread
that protects areas
exposed to friction.
How much &
where from?
£20; find full details of
this pair, and the rest of
the Lorpen range, at
lorpen.co.uk
CUSHIONING
There are cushioned areas in
the heel and toe to reduce
impact and friction on
vulnerable parts of your foot.
PROUD HERITAGE
Lorpen socks are
engineered in the Pyrenees
where the brand has been
making great socks for
outdoor enthusiasts for
over 30 years.
Turn over for a selection
of socks designed for
comfort in summer…
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