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Hello, I am a newcomer to Wigwam socks, but I will definitely be a loyal customer. First, they are quality and made in the USA. Great. I have spent alot of money on Smart Wool and it doesn't last. Everytime I remove my socks, big balls of fuss are stuck on the bottom of my feet; no wonder they wear out. NOT with Wigwams. They are beautiful. I kept trying to find a good, no, great sock for a reasonable price and you outshine all the em. I have tried Fox River, SmartWool and several others and nothing is as good a quality plus yours are slightly cheaper, sometimes much less and in twin packs. I just wanted to say all of this and say thanks for making something quality in the USA. That is a sign of pride in your product, as the bottom line, not necessarily the most expensive. I am a teacher, cross country skier and grandma, birder, hiker, walker, biker and well, generally love warm comfy feet. Wigwam is my new best friend. I found these socks at Larsons, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Where else might I purchase more of them in Sandpoint, Coeur dAlene, Spokane area, please. I'm pitching out all those thin SmartWools...May God bless all of you and keep you in His care. I grew up in Illinois and used to spend alot of time on Lake Geneva and you guys were there all the time.
Linda H
To whom it may concern,
I started buying Wigwam socks because they were made in the U.S.A. I continued buying them because they are exceptionally comfortable. I just ran one of the toughest events ever! The Nor cal, squaw valley, TOUGH MUDDER in a pair of your socks. I ran these socks through 13.5 miles of sand, mud, snow, and ice and swam with them through the worst water and coldest lakes you could imagine and these bad boys have stood up the test. I can't say i would have made it if not for the comfort and durability of your socks. Thank you for such a great U.S. made product.
- Ryan
 Dear Wigwam,
December 2007 you sent me 6 pair of these socks. They are my favorite year round sock. I've calculated wearing them around 364 times. I took one pair to the Bob Marshall Wilderness"The Bob" in Montana. These socks spent their days in the icy cold waters of the South Fork River fishing for Northern Slope Cutthroat Trout. After fishing they hung from a stick to dry overnight. This was repeated over 8 days. This photo was taken at the river take-out at the end of the trip. My Wigwams are rock solid!
Thank you,
Thaddeus
Wigwam is lucky to receive amazing testimonials from new and existing customers every single day. Here is one we got yesterday:
"I just returned from summiting Mt Rainier. I took two pairs of Wigwam Comfort Hikers and that was all I needed! They kept my feet warm and dry the whole climb. WigWam will definitely be my sock of choice for all future endeavors. Keep up the great work. Thank you." - Kyle
 Recently, we got a nice letter of appreciation from a customer in Northern California who is allgeric to wool - check it out!
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Danette M. and I live in Northern California. I wanted to take the time to write your company a letter of appreciation. I know it's a bit old-fashioned, but I guess I am just that. I am an avid hiker and love the outdoors, but I am allergic to wool. I have tried many brands of hiking socks over the years, but none have compared to yours. I recently went on a 530 mile trek across Spain and I had 2 pairs of your socks and 1 pair of a competing brand. I had to handwash my socks each night and hang them to dry. The competing brand of socks gave out and I had to throw them away about 2/3 the way through! My Wigwam socks (I have the Cool-Lite Hiker Pro Quarters ) lasted the whole time. I even had people trying to steal them from the clothesline at the hostels and pensions! I think this speaks columes as to their quality and appearance! I am hitting the trail again in August for a long hike and plan to pack my new Wigwams! Thank you so much for making a wool-free, durable, breathable sock.
Sincerely,
Danette
Over the past 6 months, the Wigwam Wig-L-Wam Wagon has been traveling the country to different events to help increase awareness about the brand and product. Last weekend the Wigwam Wig-L-Wam Wagon attended the Illinois Marathon and were involved in the 27th mile celebration. The Wigwam crew had racers and spectators "dancing their socks off" for a free pair of Wigwam's before, during, and after the race. Two days before the marathon, the Wig-L-Wam Wagon visited two local retailers, Champaign Surplus and Body n' Sole Sports. Below is a short testimonial from a guy who attended the promotion at the Champaign Surplus store.
"Hello, I was given a pair of your socks today at a promotion in Champaign, IL at Champaign Surplus. I figured I'd immediately give them a try so I got my running shoes on and went on a 4 mile run. WOW! I never thought socks would make such a difference. I went out and bought 3 more pair as soon as I got stretched and showered. Anyways, the point of this email is that I'm in an Army unit full of guys that take fitness seriously and many haven't tried anything other than a basic Hanes sock. If you would be interested in doing a promotion with my unit someday, we'd all love a pair of free socks, and I'm sure you'd have quite a few new customers. I just want to say that you have a new customer and keep up the good work. Thanks, Jacob"
The Wig-L-Wam Wagon is leaving footprints one state at a time, one city at a time, one mile at a time. For more information on the Wig-L-Wam Wagon and where it is headed next, go to www.wig-l-wam.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wigwamsocks.
At age 48, Carol Dellinger, has a lot of titles – dental assistant, spokeswoman, motivational speaker but two of her titles are more important than the others, (Wigwam) athlete and survivor.
Dellinger’s marathon odyssey began in 1992 at the age of 30. While playing for a semipro women’s fastpitch softball team in her 20s, she began to look for a more individual sport. A teammate was training for a marathon so Dellinger thought she would too. She started out with shorter races and built up to marathons.
What Dellinger discovered following her first marathon was a true runner’s high. “It is the most euphoric feeling”, she said. She ran marathons here and there for several years, but that all changed in 1997. “That year all hell broke loose. I started doing 12 to 15 marathons a year and that continues” Dellinger stated.
Because breast cancer runs in her family: her mother died from it, Dellinger has been vigilant in watching her health and has gone faithfully every October for a mammogram. In October of 2009, she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (or DCIS, a cancer of the milk ducts) which can only be detected through a mammogram as there are no lumps. She never let the diagnosis get her down or stop her from what she loved to do, and, just nine weeks after her mastectomy, ran a marathon in Phoenix, Arizona. She admitted it wasn’t easy especially after not being able to train much.
Last November, Carol ran the marathon of all marathons: the New York City Marathon. She ran it exactly one year after her surgery. That was marathon number 245. She faithfully runs in her Wigwam socks keeping her blister free. Her favorite socks are Ironman Thunder Pro Quarter and Cool-Lite Hiker Pro.
Dellinger will be completing her 250th marathon on Sunday, May 1, at the BMO Vancouver Marathon. While her goal is never to win a race, it is more important and satisfying to finish the race.
In celebration of her 250th marathon, Dellinger is hosting an Open House the later part of May in Spokane. Thanking her friends/supporters as well as her sponsors: Saucony, GU Energy Gel, Wigwam and special thanks to Cancer Care Northwest and Inland Imaging for getting her healthy!
Dellinger has a website www.warriormarathonrunner.com as well as a fan page on Facebook.
Congratulations Carol!
Wigwam Mills, Inc. announced the appointment of Gerald Vogel as President and Chief Operating Officer. Vogel joined the company in 1993.
Vogel’s exceptional leadership skills have led him through many managerial and vice president positions over the past 17 years, with his latest position of VP of Operations. He will oversee manufacturing, sales management and marketing functions of the company.
A native of Cleveland, WI, Vogel earned an associate degree in electronics from LTC and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lakeland College, both respectfully in Wisconsin.
Robert Chesebro, Jr., prior president for the past 42 years, was elected as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Chesebro plans to continue in an active role in the company working mainly in the area of product development and marketing planning. He will continue to lobby in Washington D.C. for fair trade.
Wigwam is the oldest single-family owned sock company in the United States. Robert is of the third generation and has been with the company since 1960. There are also two 4th generation Chesebro’s employed at the company. Margaret is Director of Sales for the Western Region and Christopher is a Manager of Business Analytics and Manufacturing Liaison.
(picture taken after summiting Everest)
Every day we all have the opportunity to meet somebody new and learn something about them. Maybe it is a new neighbor, or a friend of a friend, or someone you bump into while walking your dog. On some occassions though, you run into somebody that, flat out, makes you say, "wow!". Last Saturday, I had that moment when I was able to sit down and chat with Sean Swarner. Before meeting with Sean, I knew about his incredible story and I knew he was a survivor, a fighter, and more.
For those of you who don't know who Sean Swarner is, get to know him. Whether that be through reading his story, meeting him in person or following him on social media. This is one incredible man. Sean was diagnosed with two completely different types of cancer, once at the age of 13 and again at the age of 16 where he was given fourteen days to live and read his last rights. He astounded the medical community when he survived both these brutal diseases and a medical-induced coma. After beating both cancers, he realized that there wasn't any challenge out there that he couldn't handle or any peak too high. With that in mind, he crested the peak of the highest point in the world (Mount Everest) with only partial use of his lungs. As the first cancer survivor to do so, Sean decided to continue climbing and has since topped the highest peaks in Africa, Europe, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and North America.
Sean stopped into the Wigwam booth at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, UT and right away, the warmth of his personality and attitude humbled me instantly. With integrity, and honesty, he and I discussed possible opportunities for Wigwam to collaborate with his cause and potential sponsorship. Sean is the founder of a non-profit organization called CancerClimber, an organization that delivers hope through inspiration. The mission? To help those who have been touched by cancer focus on living an active, healthy lifestyle. Although we could have kept on chatting for another hour, I learned that there was so much more to Sean in the short time he was at our booth. The best thing about Sean? He KEEPS SMILING just as much as he KEEPS CLIMBING. His strong spirit mixed with deep determination is something that very few people have in this world.
Sean isn't just a cancer survior, he is an inspiration. Someone who touches hearts and minds every day. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Sean for the 2011 year and beyond. Please check out Seans website and be sure to donate to his cause at www.CancerClimber.org.
Hats (and socks!) off to you Sean! - Natalie
Sean's ESPN video
Sean's Livestrong video
Dear Margaret and Natalie,
Thanks for emailing me back. I have a bit of time, and want to tell you about my long-standing use of and appreciation for Wigwam products.
I think of Wigwam every day. Sounds funny, but it’s true. Every morning I pull on my circa-2001 Coolmax liners and Ultimax boot socks. I lace up my desert combat boots and don my uniform and equipment and head out the door for another day in Afghanistan.
Just after 9/11, Wigwam sent me several pairs of liners and boot socks, as well as glove liners and two watch caps. I have been wearing the sock combos every day in uniform since then. They’ve worn well thanks to a daily rotation. Some have worn out but continue to “serve” as the protective padding around my night vision device when I carry it in my gear pouch.
In the attached photo, I’m wearing your socks and you can see the watch cap too. This is my third combat tour with your gear. Not many companies can claim their equipment has served three tours. Well maybe Humvees and helicopters, but certainly not socks and watch caps!
I began my Wigwam relationship during my days as Robyn Benincasa’s Eco-Challenge teammate. You product-sponsored our team in the late 1990s as the sport of Adventure Racing gained popularity in the United States. Robyn as you know continues to represent Wigwam through her Project Athena.
Please let your team know how much use and years of service Wigwam products have seen with me. In all these years of hard work, my feet have never suffered thanks to your socks. I think I’m a better warrior and athlete because of them.
- US Army Soldier
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