January 27th, 2011

Scholarly Socks

After a VitaminDaily.com subscriber and serious hiker (she’s a Machu Picchu and the West Coast Trail veteran) couldn’t stop raving about Smartwool socks (from $23.99) we had to try out the snazzy styles.

A combination of merino wool, nylon and elastic, the company’s everyday socks are comfortable, come in a variety of fun patterns, and most important, keep your feet dry and warm whether you're hiking in the mountains or running around the city in the snow. And for more advanced activities, the PhD socks are the crème de la crème of footwear.

At Atmosphere, 817 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-264-2444, www.atmosphere.ca