One of my favorite socks at the moment is the PERFORMANCE ZERO sock from Swiftwick. Thanks to the double density weave footbed, the sock is extremely comfortable, offers excellent breathability and wicking characteristics and is very durable.
For road running and racing I prefer a non-cuffed sock, so the ZERO style suits me perfectly. However, I’d probably opt for a ONE or a TWO for trail running, where debris tends to find its way inside my socks.
Swiftwick manufacture the PERFORMANCE sock in 6 different styles (Zero, One, Two, Four, Seven & Twelve) and 4 different sizes (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large). Black or white are the color options.
Regular pricing for the Zero is $9.99 a pair, with the Twelve style selling for $24.99. For a limited time, you can save 20% off the entire Swiftwick PERFORMANCE line of socks, which equates to a couple of dollars on a pair of ZEROS!. [Offer ends March 10th, 2013.]
From the Swiftwick web site:
The PERFORMANCE line of compression socks are made in America and designed to be the best socks you will ever wear – GUARANTEED. To deliver top Performance we use Olefin fibers* to produce a fast drying, lightweight sock with superb abrasion resistance and long-lasting durability.
As a fiber, Olefin retains less than .01% of its weight in moisture and resists deterioration from chemicals and perspiration. The combination of nylon and spandex with the Olefin antimicrobial fiber helps create a softer, more comfortable sock with incredible breath-ability for everyday wear.
To take advantage of the 20% offer, simply enter Coupon Code #WickMadness on the Shopping Cart page of the Swiftwick web site. Click here to start shopping!
* Olefin, the only Nobel Prize-winning fiber, has a great story. Its production leaves very little waste; therefore, it has less environmental impact than most polymers and is easier to recycle. Olefin also has the lightest specific gravity of any other fabric. This is why Swiftwick PERFORMANCE socks will float in water.
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