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