If you're gonna do it, do it right, now...

So, I've had a lot of phone calls (office number is: 020 8123 2781) and a lot of emails and tweets (@buyXsocks) asking about how to wash and wear your wonderful X-Socks. At first I thought, "How to wear socks?" then it dawned on me that most customers haven't been trained in the ancient art of Sock Donning.

As an X-Socks retailer of course I have been trained in how to wear and wash these fantastic foot coverings and while at first it might seem simple it is seriously really important to pop them on correctly to get the most out of your training. And as the actual training is the most important thing let's make sure we can do all we can to enhance it.

Please download my (new smaller in size) guides to wearing and washing your X-Socks:

=> How to wear your X-Socks (600kb PDF, it's only small)
=> Here's the short URL too: http://ow.ly/3xmg

=> How to wash your X-Socks (120kb, again very small)
=> Here's the short URL too: http://ow.ly/3xlV

So there you go, if you've any questions please just let me know using any contact method possible:

Email - james@buyXsocks.com
Phone - 020 8123 2781
Twitter - twitter.com/buyXsocks
Facebook - Our FaceBook Page

Have Fun

James

A real fighter in the Marathon

An avid Twitter'er Patrick Avis is running this years London Marathon. Now that's hard enough as it is but seeing as Patrick has fought through 2 coma's and is now a diabetic it makes it even more amazing that Patrick will be running such a long distance.

=> Patrick TwitPics his runs and you can stay up to date with him here:
=> http://twitter.com/PatrickAvis

=> Donate via JustGiving to Diabetes UK
=> http://www.justgiving.com/patrickavis

Make a difference if you can.

James.

Learn to put your socks on!

X-Socks are remarkable and like anything remarkable you need to know how to get the best out them. Washing them the correct way is one thing but what might seem to be the most simple thing in the world still needs to be done correctly, learn here how to put your socks on!

I've made this easy to follow document available to give you the best chance of getting maximum enjoyment from using your X-Socks.

=> Learn to put your socks on
=> http://bit.ly/3aYoUv (12mb file, sorry it's a biggy but you need it)

This should clear a few things up.

Have fun

James.

Learn to wash properly!

Hey hey all, for free I am making the official X-Socks Washing Instructions available for download. They tell you simply how to wash your X-Socks and why this is important. If you own x-socks then you need a copy of these washing instructions:

=> Go get the X-Socks Washing Instructions:
=> http://bit.ly/14Pkjn (4mb pdf)

Have fun.

James.

March sock winner chooses awesome prize

I just got word back from my March 2009 winner of the sock review competition and he has requested an awesome pair of socks as his prize. He is a runner and has chosen the fabulous Evo Run Socks (Run Evolution).

The Evo Run Socks are an awesome pair of dual layer socks. The dual layer is a method of reducing friction on your feet.

I am looking forward to hearing Garry's comments once he has had a chance to use the Evo Run Socks.

Socks: Evo Run X-Socks

March Free Sock Competition Winner

Hello All,

I have some good news today, and that's makes me happy but one of my readers will also be happy today because they are the winner of the March 2009 Free Sock Competition.

I received a good bunch of reviews during March and I appreciate every one of them. I shall keep you no longer, the winner for March is:

Garry Hill for his 5 Star review of the Run Performance socks. Here it is:

I always used Nike socks for running but within a month they always wore out (got holes etc). So tired of paying good money for a bad product I tried XSOCKS. I bought a pair of Run Performance which was the best decision I could have made. These socks are better than any other I have bought previously...FACT. Run Performance are a comfortable, practical and hard wearing sock that I would recommend to any runner.

Garry has just been notified by email so I will update you on what pair he chooses as his free pair of X-Socks.

Making reviews is easy and you get the chance to win a free pair of socks, simple - learn how to make reviews and enter the April competition right now by reading my Make Reviews To Win Free Socks page

Have Fun

James.

The Desert Foxes

I am happy to say that The Desert Foxes are back from the Marathon De Sable and all went well. The socks I provided certainly helped their feet stay relatively healthy during the week long foot race in the Sahara.

I hope to have an interview with the Foxes soon focussed on performing in such harsh conditions.

If you're interested the socks they used were the:

Run Energizer
Run Performance

Cheers

James.

Best £7.50 spent, ever!

I love this review, not just because it big's up X-Socks but more because the X-Path to enlightenment works. This guy spends £7.50 on some running socks from the 'discovery' range (in case you don't know, the X-Socks Discovery range is lower in price, the socks have a reduced feature set and are aimed at people either new to their sport or new to X-Socks). You could probably get 3 pairs of running socks in budget shops for £7.50, but they're not going to be any good at all for your feet and you'll most likely suffer from damp, clammy, blistered feet that you rather pretend you never had. 

It get's better: The £7.50 has helped this customer realise that X-Socks really are the best socks in the world and that there are a whole range of wonder items to keep his feet feeling fresh and energized during and after sport.

Here's the review:

Best £7.50 I ever Spent!
As a complete beginner to running I was advised to get some proper running gear to help prevent injury. Wearing the correct running shoes and compression gear certainly helps but the difference these socks make is amazing. No More Hot rubbing feet 2 miles in to a five mile run! They provide cushioning where you need it while being remarkably thin. At £7.50 These babies were the cheapest addition to my running wardrobe but they are by far the piece of kit I would not be without. As I progress into greater distances, I will be giving the run performance or the EVO Run socks a try.

socks: X-Socks Run Discovery; X-Socks Run Performance; X-Socks Run Evolution

Don't get sucked in to thinking that you don't need to invest in decent socks because you can get cheap ones and you can own lots of them. Much better for your enjoyment of your chosen activity to get socks you will enjoy wearing and that will look after your feet.

Comments welcome.

James.