SmartWool Striped Hiking Medium Crew Sock

Hiking - An outdoor activity envolving walking in nature

Socks - A garment worn on the feet

weight - A measure of the force applied on an object by gravity. Measured metric in grams and kilos or imperial in lbs and oz

Weight - a measurement of how heavy an object appears due to the pull of gravity. For example the weight of an object on planet earth will be different to the weight of the object on the moon

Comfort - something that feels nice to the user. Often relaxing.

This iconic shoe company was founded in the USA in 1952 as a family business. Originally selling waterproof work boots, the brand quickly grew in size and reputation. Today they are one of the leading retailers of hiking shoes, casual wear and leather goods. They have over 100 stores worldwide and were the first manufacturer to use injection moulding technology to make their products entirely waterproof. As well as being a market leader in the work wear industry the brand have also branched out into clothing for men and women such as jackets, casual clothing, jeans and accessories. They now manufacture luggage and handbags and have also recently started a line of children's clothing and shoes. The brand Timberland are known the world over for their high quality and hard wearing products and are seen today as a sought after designer brand.