Alpaca socks keep you warm as it gets cold
Kelley Hobart/Alpaca Direct. | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 1 month AGO
The cold winds of winter were really blowing last night while we were out for a walk with the dogs and getting a little bit of outdoor exercise. Luckily, I had my alpaca socks on, so my whole body was warm and toasty while the dogs were enjoying some time outside.
Forget the itchy wool socks that we remember from our childhood. Alpaca is the next step up from wool with its unique characteristics. It has no lanolin that traps allergens in the fiber and often causes allergic reactions. Alpaca fiber is much thinner and smoother than wool, so there is much less chance it can poke your sensitive skin and give you that "prickly" feeling that we often feel when wearing wool. It is a hollow-core fiber, so it provides thousands of naturally insulating air tubes in each thread, like a mini radiator surrounding your feet. With our patented Alpacor socks you also get the benefit of a durable sock, and it is fantastic at wicking away moisture to keep your feet warm and dry. We hope you can swing by our store this winter to try a pair.
As we finished our walk, my feet were still comfortable and dry leaving me ready for another walk in the morning. Even though the days are shorter, it is important to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful scenery North Idaho has to offer. Last year, we attended the annual lighting event at the resort but got there a little late. We ended up parking seven blocks away and had to make the make the trek down to the resort. We were able to enjoy the show and even wandered around the resort afterwards for another hour enjoying all the lights... again, with nice toasty feet.
As the winter approaches, it is easy to put up the running shoes until spring when the weather warms up. Be sure to make time for exercise all year, because your health is important and being healthy will help you reach your goals. So... put your Alpaca socks on and go for a walk or run. There's a lot to see and experience this time of the year! You'll be happy you did.
In case you have not heard about us, Alpaca Direct is a direct merchant of high-quality yarn, apparel, gifts and socks. We carry a full line of fiber art accessories, including hundreds of needles and thousands of yarns. Our unique selection of products also includes Peruvian alpaca sweaters, hand-loomed lace scarves, performance alpaca socks, cuddly alpaca teddy bears & unique international jewelry.
Our building is handicap accessible and easy to find, with ample parking. You can find us at 1016 W. Hayden Ave., just two blocks west of Highway 95 in Hayden. Our Alpaca fiber experts are on call 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Visit us at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. or online at www.AlpacaDirect.com - your local destination for luxury yarn, apparel and gifts. "Like" us on Facebook and Yelp for exclusive coupons, product spotlights and news!
Kelley Hobart is the owner of Alpaca Direct.
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