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We destroy our Fat Pads by walking and running on hard surfaces without adequate protection.

1)  This loss of fat pads is due primarily to damage from shearing forces from waling and running on smooth unyielding man-made surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and even hardwood flooring.

2)  The damage is compounded by poorly designed, poorly fitted socks and shoes.

3)  Thorlos protect the fat pads of your feet from shear forces by transferring these forces from the inner tissues of your feet to the cushion fabrics of your socks. And, where degredation of fatty tissue has already occurred, Thorlos engineering will help replace the function of the natural fat pads. 

4)  Proper protection is the best source of your comfort.

As you can see from these drawings, there is some natural deterioration in all feet as we age. If the process is either not eliminated, or if the hard surfaces not taken away, this injury can result in bone spurs, tears in the sheathing of soft tissues, or other harmful, painful effects.  

Fabrics that often work well on our bodies, work poorly in our shoes.

1)  Cotton, wool & silk, (all natural fabrics), absorb moisture. They retain the water. Even the wool industry claims that wool wicks away foot moisture; this is not true.

2)  Inside the shoes, natural fiber sock fabrics become ineffective and in some cases even harmful to your feet. Becoming saturated in water, (sweat), the fibers collapse. Result: Much less, or No protection.

3) Acrylic "wicks" moisture. "Wicking is defined as transmission or movement of water by capillary action, moving it away from the foot, to the outer layer of a properly fitted shoe, where it is released into the outside environment.

4)  Acrylic cushion sock fabric, or natural fibers properly blended with acrylic, maintains resiliency and provides a more naturally yielding, forgiving, dynamic environment for your foot. It imitates walking barefoot in the sand.

5)  This results in more protection, more comfort, than any other possibility know today.

Net Effect: Acrylic Cushion fabric creates a more "Natural" environment inside a boot or shoe.

The irony is that it requires a man-made (or natural blended with acrylic), fiber to create a more natural surface inside a shoe; but, remember that shoes and boots themselves are "Man-made" surfaces.

Therefore, the most effective protective measure is to help counteract the negative aspects of one "man-made" surface with another "Man-made" surface.

Whereas, though barefoot in sand might be the best natural environment, it is not always practical. Thorlos exclusive acrylic cushion fabric is more "natural" inside your shoe.

Choosing the right level of Protection

Thorlos THICK variable density padded socks provide the greatest level of protection and comfort found anywhere today. This is the level of protection that made Thorlos famous! Some of our long term customers have come to call these: "Classic Thorlos". 

THICK comfort cushion socks are designed for:
1) High foot stress activities like tennis, long-distance walking, running or hiking, where forces opposing the feet are greatest.

2) Anyone over the age of 35, because the natural fat pad on the bottom of our feet degenerates as we age, losing many of the natural protective qualities.

3) Younger activity enthusiasts who want to proactively prevent the degeneration of these natural protective fat pads on the bottoms of our feet. 

4) Anyone with a history of foot pain, or discomfort.

NOTE: The THICK cushion Thorlos will probably change your shoe size.

Thorlos MODERATE variable density padded socks provide product for activities that place less stress on your feet. These are recommended for shorter distance walking, running or hiking. Cultured Cowboy sells more of the Moderate Cushion Socks, than any other. (Partially because so many of us are riding horses all day, and distribute much weight onto our butts, while we enjoy our sports.)

NOTE: The MODERATE cushion Thorlos will only change your shoe size in a small percentage of people.

Thorlos THIN Performance Protection Cushion is provided because we recognize some activities place much less stress on your feet. We also realize that many younger enthusiasts like to "Feel-the-Road" as they participate. For these people, Thorlos will provide the best comfort and support of any thinner sock you can find, today.

Thorlos has such a wide variety of disciplines in socks. We know it can be confusing. All of their socks are made to pad, protect, and allow proper warmth; all this, so you do not sprain, rot, or continue to ruin your feet. If you have questions, please call Cultured Cowboy, and we will help you to develop a proper program of footwear and socks for your lifestyle.

Made for EMS, police, security, or other jobs where you wear your socks for long periods and may be called upon for fast action at any time. Do Not let your foot discomfort interfere with saving lives! 

If they are the best made, for protecting the military that protects us, then you know they are the best made for you too. Same quality for all! 

A Most Popular Hunting / Fishing outdoor sport sock.

Now that your feet are nice and comfy, with the right socks, you'll need the perfect boot to go along with them. Check out our Cultured Cowboy Boot Index for a top of the line selection of Western, Western dress, Exotic Western, and work boots. Brands from Wolverine, to Justin, to Twisted X, Ariat and more!

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