Performance Socks by Stance
Stance make socks to cover the needs of every foot, from casual crew socks to super tech snow socks. Styles across the whole range include subtle plain colours to loud neons to crazy designs, and from cool artist collabs to the latest musicians. But picking the style that reflects you is just part of the journey. More important than the design is wearing socks that are right for the moment. The Stance Performance range is designed with plenty of tech to suit the needs of feet that hitting the gym, dropping dimes on the court, smackin' a four bagger or conquering that mountain. You need to pick the right Stance socks for the right activity, so here is our guide to Stance Performance Socks.
STANCE PERFORMANCE SOCK TECHNOLOGY
Performance Cushioning (1) combines impact protection with comfort to keep you pushing on. It isn't just your footwear that protects and cushions your feet, a good pair of socks should do that too. Stance Mid Cushion socks offer 144N knit density with Terry Loop in the heel and toe to provide extra shock absortion when your foot hits the ground.
Performance Mesh (2) is a specific knit pattern designed to keep your feet cool by maximising the airflow around the foot and maintaining breathability. Heated air is allowed to escape from the foot and circulate away to keep your feet drier and cooler when you are putting them through their paces.
Performance Arch Support (3) is an elasticated section of the sock that is shaped and designed to help support the middle of your foot, just as a good pair of trainers should also do. This helps to reduce foot strain and fatigue to keep you moving for longer.
Boot Protection (4) is offered in the Stance Hike range of socks and is designed specifically for walkers and climbers who rely on their boots on rugged terrain. Strategically placed cushioning on the shin and ankle helps prevent rub and allows your sock to complement your boots to keep you climbing and hiking even further.
No Slip Grip technology ensures the socks stay put and don't move around. Elasticated entry bands on crew socks and silicone grippers on the tab socks and no show socks ensures that they remain in place whilst you put your feet to work.
Performance Materials are fundamental to bringing all this technology into your socks so Stance blend Nylon, Polyester, Combed Cotton and Elastane into their fabric to give longer lasting support and reactive stretch to their Stance Performance Socks.
Performance Manufacturing is all about how the design and materials are put together into an unbelievably durable, amazingly dry and completely comfortable sock. Stance Infiknit and Stance Feel360 are industry leading technologies that require a full explanation so check out the details on our Stance Technical page.
STANCE PERFORMANCE RANGE
All Stance socks are designed with durability and performance in mind, even their casual sock range, but here we will detail the designs with specific sports and active technology embedded. The ranges we specialise in are Stance Athletic Socks, Stance Hike Socks and Stance Snow Socks. Stance Snow Socks are a category with even more technical features than these, so check out the tech on our Stance Snow Socks page.
As the name suggests, the Athletic Socks are designed for the sportsman, the athlete, the man running around a court or training at the gym. The technology embedded into these socks is targeted at the constant movement and heat generated by the man on the move in light trainers and running shoes.
Hike Socks require a completely different level of padding and technology to endure the repetitive motion and wear and tear of solid walking boots. Designed to protect and support your feet for hours on end as you ascend that mountain or discover new vistas.
As well as the specific sock technology that goes into the different socks, there is a choice of targeted silhouettes to choose from. Ranging from the most versatile traditional Crew Sock to the discreet Tab Sock, each activity requires the right shape to compliment the shoe and the sport. We will discuss these shapes here...
PERFORMANCE CREW SOCKS
Stance Crew Socks are the classic sock height that is most popular amongst men. Being the most versatile of silhouettes, they give us plenty of tech but also allow us to shout out what we think. From "in your face" designs to subdued colours or your favourite rider or band, the crew sock silhouette gives plenty of space to make a statement.
These fitted socks come up above the ankle giving you a good level of coverage. The crew sock hits the mid-point of your lower leg and offers shin and ankle protection as well as calf support. Stance Hike socks include specific frontal boot protection for the shin only available in crew height socks.
Stance Performance Crew Socks have all the tech you would expect from this premium sock brand, including reinforced heel and toe fabric with mid weight cushioning.