About two weeks ago, I received two pairs of socks from
Mitscoots. Mitscoots is an Austin, Texas based company with a wonderful story, mission,
and great socks.
While volunteering along the streets of Austin in 2008,
Mitscoots discovered that there is a high demand for socks for those on the
streets. That is when the idea of
Mitscoots was developed. Mitscoots are
socks that are 10% made in American. In
addition, Mitscoots has the mission of get+give+employ. So what does this mission mean?
Mitscoots are socks that are made 100% in the U.S.A. Their products are manufactured in North
Carolina and packaged in Austin.
Mitscoots use a temper-padded sole, combed cotton, hi-visibility green
fiber, elastic arch support, and a low profile seam.
For every pair of socks purchased, Mitscoots gives away
another pair to someone in need.
Mitscoots has partnered with a number of local and national charities to
give away as many socks as possible.
Mitscoots understands that not having a clean pair of socks
is only part of the problem. The greater
problem stems from individuals not being able to provide for themselves. Therefore, Mitscoots has partnered with
several organizations that specialize in taking individuals off the streets and
getting them into steady employment situations.
Mitscoots provides those in need with an opportunity to get back on
their feet by helping package each pair of socks.
Now that you know a little about the company, let’s discuss
the socks. I received two pair of socks from Mitscoots,
the socks were individually packaged by Ellis.
When I felt the socks, I immediately felt like they were the softest
workout socks that I have ever dealt with.
But since they were soft, I wasn’t sure how they would hold up when
working out. I loved everything about
the company but I needed the socks to compare to other athletic socks.
I wore the socks on three occasions before writing this
review. I wore the socks to a training
session with my personal trainer, a trip to the zoo with my nephew, and while
running the Cinco K Mayo 5K race on Sunday.
During my training session, the socks felt cool and the
padding was perfect for doing squats, lunges, and burpees.
The socks were also perfect for the zoo. I spent a morning at the zoo walking around
with my mother in law, sister in law, and nephew. We did a great deal of walking and the socks
did not rub or cause any issues. The
socks also provided great support while doing all the walking.
The race was the real test for the Mitscoots. I typically wear thorlos for running and
lately on any run I have been getting a blister on the side of my big toe. The blister comes on any distance and is
pretty annoying. I decided to give the
Mitscoots a try for the 5K. I figured if
they did give me a blister it wasn’t a very long distance and I could survive
running 3.1 miles with a blister (because I have done a lot worse). During the race, I didn’t feel any blisters
forming and was pretty sure I was blister free.
But when I got home, I was shocked.
No blisters formed on my feet.
Mitscoots make awesome socks! I think I have found a new company for
running socks and by purchasing them from Mitscoots I help someone in
need! For more about Mitscoots check
them out on twitter, instagram, or Facebook. Plus if you sign up via email on their site, you will receive a 20% off and free shipping off your first order
Have you tried Mitscoots?
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