Smartwool Socks now Available

Using soft, fine merino yarns, knitted in the USA Smartwool definitely feels good and we've recently introduced two models of sock to suit a variety of outdoor footwear.

So- what's so special about merino and what makes it ideal for socks? In addition to the obvious comfort benefits you get from its softness and non-itchiness its ability to manage moisture and odour control are notable. While most synthetic fibres that wick transport liquid perspiration, merino wool is able to absorb moisture from the skin in the form of vapour. In a Smartwool sock vapour passes through the fibres and evaporates as it reaches the outer surfaces. Bacterial growth is limited because of the lack of liquid and this helps minimise odour.
The socks also feature WoW™ Technology (they do love an acronym) which stands for Wool-on-Wool and provides higher density cushioning in the impact zones

We are currently carrying the Hiking Sock in two levels of cushioning, light and medium. Both feature arch braces to provide additional support and help hold the sock in place. The toe seams are flat knit to help avoid rubbing

Hiking Crew: Light Cushion £15

Great all-purpose socks for use in hiking footwear, selecting between the two levels of cushioning available allows you to fine tune the fit of your boots and accommodate varying weather conditions.

Hiking crew: medium cushion £16

Gift Idea: Don't leave home without your Wingman

Both the Harrogate and Peebles store have got the Leatherman Wingman® £40: your go-to tool for projects around the house, at work, or at the campsite. A great, lightweight, pocket-sized, stainless steel tool; the 14-function Wingman features an outside-accessible, one-hand opening blade and newly-designed spring-action jaws. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value tool. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty. Wingman® £40 Tools: 420HC Combo Knife Bottle Opener Can Opener Medium Screwdriver Package Opener Phillips Screwdriver Ruler (1 in/2.54 cm) Small Screwdriver Spring-action Needlenose Pliers Spring-action Regular Pliers Spring-action scissors Spring-action Wire Cutters Wire Stripper Wood/Metal File Features: 25-year Warranty Removeable Pocket Clip Stainless Steel Body Stainless Steel Handles Measurements: 2.6 in | 6.6 cm (b...

Mad March excavations outside the Peebles shop

It's March and the road's department have some money to spend before the end of the financial year. The Old Town in Peebles is benefitting from this with major pavement re-alignment works going ahead at the junction of Old Town, Elcho Street Brae, Biggiesknowe and Greenside. Of course we are right in the middle of all this and currently the shop is surrounded by an attractive stockade of red and white crash barriers and cones. We expect this to go on for some time (nobody seems to be able to tell us exactly how long) but would like to re-assure customers that we will be open throughout and will be doing everything we can to ensure that the contractors maintain safe and adequate access to our premises. When it's finished, it will be a major improvement, with wider pavements and safer road-crossings for pedestrians to look forward to.

Latest additions to the footwear range

We have updated the website with the latest additions to our footwear range- all of which can be viewed here Highlights include the Zamberlan Vioz GT (£165.00) a top quality 3 season walking boot with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining Full specification and more details on the main website here Specialist British footwear and bio-mechanics company Anatom have also introduced their own footwear range. Our Harrogate branch is stocking the TriAria Q2 (£125) Full specification and more information on the main website here

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