News flash: an arguably mundane component of our wardrobe may deserve a rethink. Our socks are rarely considered for their health benefits, but high-tech compression socks are changing this landscape.

Fitness has long been a market of innovative gear, apparel, and tech that can improve your workouts. While the fitness industry continues to evolve, some of the most important gear has remained the ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

Swiftwick, a producer of athletic compression socks made in the U.S., at the Great American Trucking Show announced a strategic relationship with Pilot Flying J to roll out its Health+ Medical Class ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights, which ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Below, the 10 best athletic socks on the market pack in functionality and fashion. Whether you want to ...

Finding the perfect pair of trainers is crucial for enhancing your running performance, but it's equally important to protect and support your feet, calves, and legs. Compression socks, which have ...

BALTIMORE – Mannequin legs line the walls of Susan Costa-Walston’s dining room, sheathed in knee-high socks in blue, gray and polka-dot patterns. Compression socks, once used only for medical purposes ...