why alpaca socks will change your life

It's raining, I have cold feet, and I'm happy about it.

Wait - what?

Let me explain.

We just got through a hot, dry spell in May with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, and Mother Nature just blessed us with a week of badly needed rain that also brought in a cold front that dropped the temps in the 50s and 60s.  It feels really cold in comparison to what it's been.

These cooler temps make me appreciate my alpaca socks and keep cold feet at bay.

Your feet feel so much better when you put on a nice soft pair of warm, comfy socks.  

You know the feeling I'm talking about, right?

I can tell you from personal experience that for years I never thought too much about the benefits of wearing good, quality socks. 

I'll be the first person to tell you that I loved buying name-brand multi-packs of socks for the cheapest price I could find.  I would buy multi-pack socks a few times a year to ensure my socks drawer was full of fresh, soft socks.

I kept stocking up on the bargain socks because while they felt great when they were new, after 2-3 months of wear and washing, those inexpensive socks lost their softness. 

I also changed my socks several times a day because my feet would sweat, and I craved a dry pair on my feet -- even on the days that I wasn't working outside doing farm chores.

Because my socks quickly lost their initial softness and were no longer nice to wear anymore, I would throw them away and grab a new pair from my supply.

And every time I drew from my sock supply, I made a mental note to grab a fresh multi-pack on my next shopping trip, just to keep my sock stash full.  I didn't realize that I was compensating for the low-quality socks I was buying.
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I had no idea what I was missing out on until I tried my first pair of alpaca socks.

Since then, I learned that the best thing you can do to keep your feet happy and healthy is to wear alpaca socks, and here is why: 
 

• Comfort: Alpaca is a natural, lightweight, lanolin-free fiber (hypoallergenic). Each fiber is hollow, wonderfully thermal, and breathable. They won’t absorb moisture but instead wicks it away (sweat & odor free!).  No need to use foot powders or antiperspirant products to prevent sweating or blisters, alpaca socks do it naturally.
  
  
• Budget: High-performance socks don’t come cheap, but they have a longer lifespan than socks that are mostly made with synthetic materials.
  
  Those socks may be less expensive, but they absorb moisture and hold it in, resulting in colder and smelly feet with a potential for blisters.  Wearing alpaca socks is an investment your feet will appreciate.
  
  
• Longevity: alpaca socks will eventually wear out, but they will outlast the well-known name-brand socks, as mentioned above, that are primarily made of synthetic materials and less natural fibers (i.e., cotton). You may have your alpaca socks around for years.
  
  Alpaca socks that are made with mostly alpaca (40% or more) and supplemented with synthetic fibers (acrylic, spandex, nylon, etc.) make up the magic combination of ultimate softness and durability for the long haul.  
  
  Here's a little secret:  you can wear alpaca socks for several days without washing and they won't be gross or smelly.  Shhhh!!!  I won't tell.
  
  
• Function: The style and performance of alpaca socks vary greatly depending on your end use. Whether your activities are athletic (running, sports-based, yoga), hiking, worker, casual/everyday, winter wear, or whatever your purpose, you can select the sock that suits your needs (perforated, thin, thick, heavy, light, mid-weight, extra padded toes & heels, etc.).
  
  
• Year-Round Performance - this comes from selecting the right weight and style of sock for the season and will reduce hot spots and blistering that may result from non-wicking socks that retain heat and moisture
  
  
• Design: Variety is the spice of life and the same is true with alpaca socks.  Choose from the growing selection we offer, which changes periodically as new styles, designs, and colors become available.
  
  
• Quality & Brand Trust: The alpaca socks on our website have been personally tested by us for comfort, quality, function, durability, and value of the investment.  Alpaca socks should not shrink*, lose softness, or cause irritation, itch, or hold moisture.  We wear what we sell and love what we wear. 

*subject to washing instructions.