Dear Wigwam,

I've been meaning to write your company for some time now, and comment on the amazing durability of your socks. I was given a 3-pack of the Ultimax (currently called PRO) Ironman socks on my 13th birthday from my dad who is an avid runner. I love them, I wear them about once a week and over the years have lost a pair but still have the remaining two. The reason I'm writing you is that I am now 32 years old. They have no holes in them or show any signs of breaking down. I think the fact that the socks have been worn regularly for 19 years is simply amazing, talk about a quality product! I have photos but couldn't find an email adress to send them to. Thought you guys would like this story, thanks again.

Sincerely, Ben M.

Dear Wigwam,

Just gotta tell you, having tried a lot of socks in VERY adverse situations (I am an avid adventure racer) - the InGenius socks (now called Fusion) have been awesome. I recommend to Adventure Racers, the InGenius sock.  The pairs I have, have been abused beyond belief and have kept my feet blister free and happy.

You can see some of what I put these socks through at my Adventure Racing blog  - http://eaglinar.blogspot.com/ .

Sincerely,

Dr. Ron E.

Your socks play a major role in what you're doing out there. Me, my socks need to withstand the brutality I put them through. And they do.

Throughout the winter season I spend a lot of my time trudging through the snow.  My focus and goal: to find new/ice and rock to climb.  This, living in the Canadian Rockies, means a lot of hiking (through a lot of snow I might add).  Over the last few years I've been able to wear and test a lot of outdoor clothing and what i've come up with: thank goodness for good socks.  I don't care what jacket, pants, mitts, sweaters, even long underwear i have on, but what i do care about...are good socks.  (Just for the record, I guess I do sorta care about what iIwear, but not as much as my socks.)

This past winter I had the opportunity to wear wigwam socks.  I wore several different styles in fact and will never turn back.  Whether in my touring boots, my ice climbing or competition climbing boots, my approach shoes, and even my crocks, my socks never let me down.

Hi! I did a 550 mile trek across Northern Spain for 2 months wearing the same pair of Ironman Wigwam socks daily (I washed them and they dry so fast) and I still wear them every day to triathlon train. I can't believe the practicality and durability (and comfort) of these amazing socks!!! Thank you for making such a wonderful product. They are my favorite socks, not just for training :).
 
Very Best,

Morgan D.

 I know that this is quite late, but I want to let you know how much I appreciate the comfort and durability of your Ironman socks. I have done 14 Ironman races, seven of them in Kona, Hawaii. I have worn Wigwam socks for everyone of the 14 races. I have never gotten a blister until this past year while competing in Kona. I was injured, and therefore had to walk a great deal of the marathon. The different gait must have contributed to the formation of the blister which became painful enough that I had to remove my shoe and finish the last 6 miles walking with one of my feet clad only in my Wigwam sock. I not only finished the race ( in second place), but the sock remained in good shape. I still use the socks from that race. I am doing the Boston Marathon this month and will be wearing Wigwam socks!!

Sincerely,

Mariana P.

He works in Wigwam socks, he professionally Big Game Hunt Guides in Wigwam socks, he travels to the Middle East and Beyond on Armed Forces Entertainment Tours in Wigwam socks, and he is a big supporter of our American Made brand. Here is his latest testimonial:

Please pass onto everyone at Wigwam my thanks for putting me in the most comfortable, highest functioning socks I've ever worn. They got me through 12 hour days at the Vancouver Olympics as the Field Talent Annoucer for all the Nordic Events. I wore your product inside a pair of brand new TAC Issued US Armed Forces Combat Boots (which I wear as a way of showing support to our soldiers and their families).

Simply amazing quality. As a 9 year veteran, former National Team Athlete in the sport of Biathlon, 14 Year Veteran of Coaching and Servicing for the US Ski Team and Olympic Teams, I've had my share of socks on my feet.

I'm happy to be promoting my use of your products. Your products American made and American quality really rings with me. Thank you.

- Rob Powers

Landscape and wildlife photography brings me to many different places to make presentations. I get a lot of questions about the kinds of gear I use. Obviously, the camera equipment I use is important. However, what most people don’t realize is that the gear I wear in many regards is just as important as what I use to create my images.

In other words, my socks are JUST as important as my lenses, or filter systems. Your socks!? You’re kidding, right? Let me explain.

Every time I go out, I learn something, whether weakness or strength. If it's a new route or a route I've been on a bunch of times, it seems as though something is always revealed. A lot of the time is can be a humbling experience, and sometimes it can be an experience of perfection. These moments vary from time to time...but I guess that's what it's all about...allowing those moments in and using them for the greater good of your goals. And hopefully, someday, at some point, you'll get the opportunity to put to work everything you've learned, all the experiences you've had, to persevere past your limit.

This year has been a totally different year of climbing for me. It's the first year that i've actually tried to climb and climb past my "limit". What a trip this has been. It's forced me into positions that are totally out of my comfort level. During a day of training, my coach began to push me in this area "comfort", as he recognized that my climbing was "too comfortable". The result of this process, me taking a huge whipper off of a tiny icicle falling 25ft top speed. It was cool. The point: to stop climbing comfortably and push past your "safety blanket". We're getting there in this area. If you want to push in your sport, you can't stay at a "comfortable level". You need to put down your blanky and give 'er.

The night before a big comp, or any comp for that matter can be an emotional rollercoaster. At the world Cup in Saas Fee, we had a big athletes dinner, did some “testing” for a UIAA survey, mingled a bunch, had a big dinner, and then went home. (Oh, side note, I played a lot of ping pong and owned the table all night…beating all the euros! Yah!). When we got back to the apartement, I tuned my tools, tried to relax and then went to bed. The problem with bed was that my body still wasn’t used to the time change, so sleeping ended up being sort of minimal. So basically I layed in bed for a few hours, then got about 6hrs of sleep. Not bad, but not great. Sleep is important…especially before a big comp, or anything that requires energy and focus.

Isolation.

When my mom used to ask me what I want for Christmas it was always a quick easy answer, 'wool socks'. While to most, socks may not seem like an awe-inspiring present, but for me it was the perfect gift. Warm, comfortable. There are few better things than having toasty feet on a cold day.

Now-a-days, I ask for Carbon offsets as presents so my sock collection has dwindled a bit. Never fear, the sock fairy is near. I received a box of Wigwam socks from the North Pole today and immediately put on a pair. My feet were pleased with my behavior - especially since I had been wearing the same pair for the last three days.

Wigwam socks in the picture: 40 Below, Blue Ox, Cool-Lite Hiker Pro, Merino Comfort Hiker and The Ice Sock.