When you’re a runner or a hiker, having the right footwear is crucial. When I was hiking through Spain last year, a common complaint was finding not only good shoes, but also good socks to work together to prevent discomfort and injury.
This can sometimes take a lot of trial and error however, and is one of the reasons that some prefer “barefoot” running shoes (fitted, sock-less footwear). But another issue, especially when it comes to sock-free shoes, is one of hygiene: a well-worn pair of sneakers stinks!
Two brothers, the New Zealand duo Three Over Seven banded together to solve these issues using a seemingly unlikely material- wool. Their resulting invention, the aptly named Wool Runners, don’t get smelly with use, nor do they require socks.