TECHNOLOGIES RUNNING SOCKS

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1 TECHNOLOGIES RUNNING SOCKS

2 2018 PRODUCT LINE page 6-7 HYPER THIN TM RUNNING NO SHOW MINI White Gray Periwinkle Black Torrid Red Big Sky Blue Sublime White Gray page 8-9 THIN RUNNING NO SHOW TAB MINI Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White page RUNNING LITE-MESH NO SHOW TAB Floral Light Pink White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale Navy Anthracite Black MINI White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale Navy Anthracite Black page RUNNING NO SHOW TAB MINI White/Gray Sublime/Anthracite October Pink/Anthracite Red/Anthracite Royale/Anthracite Anthracite/Black Black White/Gray Sublime/Anthracite COLD WEATHER RUNNING page page LITE TRAIL RUNNING OVER CALF MINI Sublime Red Black October Pink Gray SPEEDGOAT Black page TRAIL RUNNING ¼ Black/Lime Green Gray/October Pink Black/Gray Black/Lime Green Gray/October Pink Black/Gray page HOT WEATHER RUNNING TRIATHLETE MINI DOUBLE TAB White/Blue HAWKS White/Gray Anthracite/Orange

3 Periwinkle Black Torrid Red Big Sky Blue Sublime STEPHANIE WALMSLEY ¼ Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black Black Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale Navy BITTERSWEET Black ¼ October Pink/Anthracite Red/Anthracite Royale/Anthracite Anthracite/Black Black White/Gray Black White/Gray Black ¼ ELLIE TOLLEFSON October Pink Gray SPEEDGOAT ELLIE TOLLEFSON JESTER BOSIO page MAIMUM PROTECTION RUNNING MAIMUM PROTECTION TRAIL RUNNING MINI ¼ White/Orange SAGE Gray/Orange SHARMAN page SPECIAL EDITION STEPHANIE WALMSLEY BITTERSWEET ELLIE SPEEDGOAT TOLLEFSON BOSIO HAWKS SAGE SHARMAN

4 THE PROBLEM MOISTURE IS THE ENEMY For a runner, moisture is the foot s worst enemy. Moisture causes painful/race-ending blisters, Athlete s Foot, odor causing bacteria and over-all discomfort. Runners feet are going to get wet either from sweat, puddles, wet grass, rain, or by getting splashed at a race water station. In cold/freezing weather, moisture pulls heat away from the skin 23 times faster than air, reducing the temperature so rapidly that wet feet become painfully cold and much more susceptible to frostbite or Non-Freezing Cold Injury. Marketing Hype Can t Escape the Laws of Physics Wicking fiber socks all claim to keep feet dry. However this is marketing hype and doesn t change the facts that wicking fiber socks are not able to keep feet dry. Most wicking fibers are made from polyester, acrylic, nylon or wool and are Hydrophilic (water liking) because they have positive & negative charges on their surfaces. This attracts the negative & positive charges of the water or sweat molecules. Moisture sticks to wicking fibers Because wicking fibers attract moisture and are next to the skin, they hold moisture against the skin, keeping skin wet. Once wet, wicking fiber socks remain wet until well after the sweating stops and the slow process of evaporation inside a shoe takes place. Wicking fibers hold moisture against the skin WICKING FIBERS OUTSIDE WICKING FIBERS INSIDE SKIN WICKING FIBER SOCK (SWEAT) Wicking sweat across the skin Wicking fiber sock manufacturers say their socks wick moisture away from the skin. This is misleading as wicking fiber socks also wick sweat across and towards the skin, which helps keep the skin wet. Wicking fiber technology works better for a shirt were the sweat can evaporate to the open air, versus a sock that s trapped inside a shoe where little if any evaporation can take place. 4 photo: Luis Escobar

5 THE SOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES THE SCIENCE OF KEEPING SKIN DRY Dryness Only 2 Different Technology Layers Can Provide The laws of physics dictate that no single fiber technology can attract and repel moisture at the same time. To overcome this, drymax products utilize two opposite type fiber technologies interwoven to form inner and outer layers. drymax FIBERS REPEL MOISTURE Super Hydrophobic Fiber Technology drymax fibers do not wick because they are Super Hydrophobic (moisture repelling). At the molecular level, moisture doesn t adhere to the inner layer of drymax terry loops. drymax molecule Removing Sweat From The Skin Because moisture does not adhere to the drymax fibers, they are able to mechanically lift sweat off the skin like a squeegee and instantly transfer it into the moisture attracting outer layer without retaining moisture on the inside. DRYMA SOCK (SWEAT) OUTER LAYER DRYMA FIBERS SKIN DUAL LAYER OUTER S W E AT R E M O VA L INNER S Y S T E M A Self Contained System Guaranteed to Work We designed a self-contained Dual Layer Sweat Removal System so we did not have to rely on the shoes to help keep feet dry. This system works so well we guarantee it will keep feet dry and comfortable in all types of footwear, in cold, hot and even wet conditions WHAT YOU WEAR ON YOUR FEET AFFECTS COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE. CHOOSE YOUR SOCKS WISELY - YOUR FEET DEPEND ON IT. For more technical information see page

6 TM HYPER THIN TM RUNNING designed to be the world s lightest running sock NEW SMALLER RETAIL PACKAGING Many runners prefer to wear thin socks. Thin socks provide little protection from moisture, friction and blisters. The Hyper Thin Running socks are able to protect feet much better than other thin running socks because they have our race proven Dual Layer Sweat Removal System. HYPER THIN RUNNING SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE NO SHOW White Gray Periwinkle Big Sky Blue NEW Sublime Torrid Red Black Designed to be the world s lightest running socks, a single no show sock weighs about 10 grams in size Large. The Hyper Thin sock is about as thin as a dime. 6

7 TECHNICAL FEATURES: BREATHABLE MESH STRIPE VENTS ANTI-SLIP WEDGE FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK VENTED ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS STRIPE VENTS HEAT ESCAPES MINI White Gray Periwinkle NEW Big Sky Blue Sublime Torrid Red Black WALMSLEY STEPHANIE 7

8 THIN RUNNING NEW SMALLER RETAIL PACKAGING THIN RUNNING Our Thin Running socks are flat knit (without terry) and are just slightly thicker than our Hyper Thin Running socks. They are made for use in cool to hot conditions, keeping feet cool, dry and comfortable. SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE NO SHOW TAB Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black MINI Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White 1/4 Black Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black 8

9 TECHNICAL FEATURES: BREATHABLE MESH ANTI-SLIP WEDGE FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS Gray/White Big Sky Blue/White October Pink/White Sunburst Orange/Gray Royale/Anthracite Black NEW for drymax Thin Running Socks for Kids! The same Dual Layer Technology top runners count on to keep them dry and comfortable is now available for active children. Available in 4 different color combo 3-packs! Leg Height: NO SHOW Size: S USA 1-3 9

10 RUNNING LITE-MESH NEW SMALLER RETAIL PACKAGING The drymax Running Lite-Mesh sock is our most popular running sock because for most people it seems to be the right balance between a thin and a thick running sock. RUNNING LITE-MESH SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE NO SHOW TAB Floral Light Pink White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale Navy NEW Anthracite Black MINI White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale Navy NEW Anthracite Black 10

11 TECHNICAL FEATURES: LD LOW DENSITY BREATHABLE MESH STRIPE VENTS ANTI-SLIP WEDGE = PROTECTIVE PADDING FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK VENTED ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS White/Gray Sublime October Pink Torrid Red Royale NEW BITTERSWEET NEW Black Navy 11

12 RUNNING NEW SMALLER RETAIL PACKAGING RUNNING The drymax Running Sock is our original running sock. It is a great choice for the runner who is looking for the comfort of protective padding. SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE NO SHOW TAB White/Gray Sublime/Anthracite October Pink/Anthracite Red/Anthracite Royale/Anthracite Anthracite/Black Black 1/4 White/Gray Black 12

13 TECHNICAL FEATURES: MEDIUM DENSITY BREATHABLE MESH ANTI-SLIP WEDGE = PROTECTIVE PADDING FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK VENTED ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS MINI White/Gray Sublime/Anthracite October Pink/Anthracite Red/Anthracite Royale/Anthracite Anthracite/Black Black White/Gray Black 13

14 COLD WEATHER RUNNING Are you selling the same socks in January as you are in July? RETAIL PACKAGING In cold or freezing temperatures, moisture is the skin s worst enemy. Moisture pulls heat away from the skin 23 times faster than air, and can reduce skin temperature so rapidly that wet feet feel painfully cold. Wet skin makes the feet much more susceptible to frostbite and Non-Freezing ng Cold Injury. Staying dry is critical to remaining warm, comfortable and safe in cold weather and no sock has proven to keep feet drier than drymax technology socks. The wind chill factor often causes the front part of the leg to become the coldest; therefore a third layer of drymax fiber insulation was added along the Cold Weather sock s leading edge. BEST at KEEPING FEET WARM OVER CALF Sublime NEW Red NEW Black NEW Black NEW 14

15 TECHNICAL FEATURES: TRIPLE LAYER INSULATION = PROTECTIVE PADDING ANKLE BAND FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS Thermal Conductivity of Fibers drymax fibers have the best thermal conductivity rating. This means drymax Cold Weather Running socks keep the skin warmer because they draw less heat away from the skin than socks made with other fibers. polyester wool acrylic nylon cotton BEST WORST WARMER COOLER 15

16 LITE TRAIL RUNNING RETAIL PACKAGING 1 PAIR ETRA PROTECTION Trail dirt inside a sock is a bad thing; it can easily cause blisters or rub the skin raw. To help prevent dirt from getting inside Lite Trail socks, we did not include vents. LITE TRAIL RUNNING #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE MINI October Pink Gray SPEEDGOAT ELLIE TOLLEFSON NEW 16

17 TECHNICAL FEATURES: DOUBLE WELT MEDIUM DENSITY = PROTECTIVE PADDING FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS CONVERTIBLE TOP 1/4 The ¼ crew Turn Down leg gives you the choice of a ¼ crew or mini crew height. October Pink - Turn Down Gray - Turn Down SPEEDGOAT - Turn Down ELLIE - Turn Down TOLLEFSON - Turn Down NEW NEW NEW JESTER NEW RORY BOSIO NEW 17

18 TRAIL RUNNING RETAIL PACKAGING 1 PAIR ETRA PROTECTION Trail dirt inside a sock is a bad thing; it can easily cause blisters or rub the skin raw. To help prevent dirt from getting inside Lite Trail socks, we did not include vents. TRAIL RUNNING #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY ANTI-BLISTER. 3D ADVANCED FIT ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL. DURABLE CONVERTIBLE TOP The ¼ crew Turn Down leg gives you the choice of a ¼ crew or mini crew height and two different colors. 1/4 Black/Lime Green - Turn Down Gray/October Pink - Turn Down Black/Gray - Turn Down 18

19 TECHNICAL FEATURES: DOUBLE WELT = PROTECTIVE PADDING FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS Black/Lime Green Gray/October Pink Black/Gray 19

20 MAIMUM PROTECTION RUNNING marathon & ultra long distances RETAIL PACKAGING MAIMUM PROTECTION RUNNING marathon. ultra long-distance 1 PAIR Preventing Blisters May Improve Your Performance The Max Pro Running socks are race proven to help prevent blisters during marathons and ultra-long distance runs. Additionally, they are great for runners who are prone to getting blisters. Many runners have switched from wicking fiber socks to wearing Max Pro Running socks. Now that they are able to run blister-free, runners are lowering their times and increasing their mileage. BEST BLISTER PROTECTION - Runner s World Magazine Maximum Protection Running Socks #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY PATENTED BLISTER GUARD SYSTEM 3D ADVANCED FIT. VENTILATED PROTECTIVE PADDING MINI White/Orange SAGE MAIMUM PROTECTION TRAIL RUNNING marathon & ultra long distances RETAIL PACKAGING 1 PAIR Preventing Blisters May Improve Your Performance TRAIL The Max Pro Trail socks are race proven to help prevent blisters during marathons and ultra-long distance runs. Additionally, they are great for trail runners who are prone to getting blisters. Many trail runners have switched from wicking fiber socks to wearing Max Pro Trail socks. Now that they are able to run blister-free, runners are lowering their times and increasing their mileage. MAIMUM PROTECTION RUNNING marathon. ultra long-distance #1 TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP FEET DRY PATENTED BLISTER GUARD SYSTEM 3D ADVANCED FIT. VENTILATED PROTECTIVE PADDING CONVERTIBLE TOP 1/4 UP DOWN 20 Gray/Orange SHARMAN

21 TECHNICAL FEATURES: MEDIUM DENSITY = PROTECTIVE PADDING PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION SAGE SOCK ONLY BREATHABLE MESH FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND ANTI-SLIP WEDGE Y HEEL DRYMA & PTFE INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS BLISTER PROTECTION SYSTEM This system incorporates PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene) fibers along with drymax fibers in the entire foot area of the sock, except as indicated for the Sage sock. The top mesh air panels release heat and sweat vapors helping keep feet cooler and drier. HIGHER (worse) LOWER (better) Coefficient of Friction Fiber Friction Comparison PTFE Polyester Nylon Cotton Wool PTFE has the lowest Coefficient of Friction of any fiber, making it the best at keeping friction low between the skin and sock. Low friction allows Max Pro socks to stay cooler and drier, reducing the chances of hot spots & blisters. INFRARED THERMAL ANALYSIS Competitor DTYMA/PTFE TECHNICAL FEATURES: DOUBLE WELT = PROTECTIVE PADDING SHOE SEAL PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION SHARMAN SOCK ONLY FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND Y HEEL DRYMA & PTFE INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS BLISTER PROTECTION SYSTEM This system incorporates PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene) fibers along with drymax fibers in the entire foot area of the sock, except as indicated for the Sharman sock. HIGHER (worse) LOWER (better) Coefficient of Friction Fiber Friction Comparison PTFE Polyester Nylon Cotton Wool PTFE has the lowest Coefficient of Friction of any fiber, making it the best at keeping friction low between the skin and sock. Low friction allows Max Pro Trail socks to stay cooler and drier, reducing the chances of hot spots & blisters. INFRARED THERMAL ANALYSIS Competitor DTYMA/PTFE 21

22 HOT WEATHER RUNNING Are you selling the same socks in July as you are in January? RETAIL PACKAGING To keep feet cooler while running in hot weather, many people like to run in the thinnest socks available. Thin socks inherently provide little protection from moisture, frictional hot spots and blisters, and don t necessarily keep feet cooler. MINI White/Blue HAWKS NEW TRIATHLETE - CYCLE & RUN two socks in one RETAIL PACKAGING 1 PAIR Triathletes Need To Wear drymax TRI Socks TRI The drymax TRI sock protects feet for both the Bike and Run stages. Quick to put on, this sock s technology is guaranteed to keep feet cooler, drier and prevent time robbing blisters and chafing or we ll buy them back! TRIATHLETE CYCLE&RUN AS THIN AS A CYCLE CLE SOCK WITH THE PROTECTION OF A RUNNING SOCK DOUBLE TAB 22 White/Gray Anthracite/Orange

23 TECHNICAL FEATURES: LD LOW DENSITY BREATHABLE MESH ANTI-SLIP WEDGE = PROTECTIVE PADDING PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK VENTED ARCH BAND* Y HEEL DRYMA & PTFE INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS COOLER FEET Our Hot Weather Running Socks combine drymax fibers with PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene) fibers to limit the heat caused by excess friction. This system has PTFE fibers in the entire heel, forefoot, and toe areas of the socks. Additionally, to help cool the feet, built-in open mesh stripe vents release heat and sweat vapors. Coefficient of Friction HIGHER (worse) LOWER (better) Fiber Friction Comparison PTFE Polyester Nylon Cotton Wool PTFE has the lowest Coefficient of Friction of any fiber, making it the best at keeping friction low between the skin and sock. Low friction allows Hot Weather socks to stay cooler and drier, reducing the chances of hot spots & blisters. INFRARED THERMAL ANALYSIS Competitor DTYMA/PTFE * Hawks sock has no vented arch band TECHNICAL FEATURES: PTFE BLISTER PROTECTION BREATHABLE MESH FLAT TOE SEAM SIZE MARK ARCH BAND ANTI-SLIP WEDGE Y HEEL DRYMA & PTFE INSIDE MOISTURE ATTRACTING OUTSIDE LAYER DUAL LAYERS Technology That Protects Feet The TRI sock helps prevent chafing and blisters with a system that incorporates PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene) fibers along with drymax fibers in the entire heel, forefoot and toe areas of the sock. Additionally, the top mesh air panel releases heat and sweat vapors to cool and dry the feet. Coefficient of Friction HIGHER (worse) LOWER (better) Fiber Friction Comparison PTFE Polyester Nylon Cotton Wool PTFE has the lowest Coefficient-of-Friction of any fiber, making it the best at keeping friction low between the skin and sock. Low friction PTFE fibers allow the TRI sock with the blister protection system to stay cooler and drier, reducing the chances of getting hot spots, blisters or chafing while cycling and running 23

24 SPECIAL EDITION SOCKS Stephanie Howe Violett, PhD STEPHANIE Hyperthin Sock 2014 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run Champion, Course Record Holder of the Lake Sonoma 50k and Speedgoat 50k. drymax wearer since 2015 see page 6-7 for technical specifications Jim Walmsley The WALMSLEY Hyperthin Sock 2016 North American Ultrarunner of the year, Walmsley s multiple dominating races and FKT s have taken ultrarunning by storm. Jim learned about drymax from his mother who bought him his first pair after searching desperately to solve his chronic blister issues. drymax wearer since 2014 see page 6-7 for technical specifications Zach Bitter BITTERSWEET Run Lite Mesh Crew Sock 7 minute miles for 100 miles, that s what he accomplished on his way to shattering the USA 100 mile record in a stunning 11:40:55 wearing 1 pair of drymax Run Lite Mesh Socks blister free. drymax wearer since 2012 see page for technical specifications Ellie Greenwood ELLIE Lite Trail Mini Crew and ¼ Crew Sock 2-Time Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run Champ and Course Record Holder. Ellie stunned the ultra-running world by shattering Ann Trasons unbreakable record with a super human 16 hour 47 minute. Ellie also won the 2014 Comrades Marathon and was named 2011, 2012 and 2014 North American Ultrarunner of the year. drymax wearer since 2010 see page for technical specifications Karl Meltzer SPEEDGOAT Lite Trail Mini Crew and ¼ Crew Sock All-time 100 mile winner with 39 victories. Meltzer held the record for the Appalachian Trail completing the through hike in just 45 days, 22 hours and 38 minutes while averaging 47 miles per day. drymax wearer since 2008 see page for technical specifications 24

25 Tim Tollefson TOLLEFSON Mini Crew and ¼ Crew Sock A 2-Time Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier, Ultramarathoner of the Year, USATF and 50k National Champion Tim has shown his amazing athletic range by competing in Europe's top ultra events earning back to back 3rd Place finishes at the iconic Ultra Marathon du Mont Blanc (UTMB) as well as a 2nd place at the UTMB CCC 101k. drymax wearer since 2016 see page for technical specifications Rory Bosio RORY BOSIO Lite Trail Crew Sock 2-time winner and course record holder at the iconic Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc with an amazing time of 22 hours, 37 minutes and 26 seconds. Regarded by many as one of the top technical alpine style runners in the world. drymax wearer since 2011 see page for technical specifications Hayden Hawks The HAWKS Hot Weather ¼ Crew Sock With wins and course records at the CCC 100k, Red Hot 55k, Speedgoat 50k, and many more outstanding performances including the Zion Traverse FKT. Hayden is becoming one of the most exciting and talked about Ultra Trail athletes in the world. drymax wearer since 2017 see page for technical specifications Sage Canaday The SAGE Maximum Protection Mini Crew Sock An accomplished MUT (Mountain Ultra Trail) Runner, Canaday is a speedy multi-discipline racer who has victories at some of the highest profile trail races in the world which including Lake Sonoma 50 Mile, Speedgoat 50k and North Face 50 Mile. drymax wearer since 2012 see page for technical specifications Ian Sharman The SHARMAN Trail Running ¼ Crew Sock 4-Time Leadville Trail 100 winner, Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Record Holder, Fastest North American 100 Mile Trail time and 7 straight (so far) top 10 finishes at the Western States 100. This Brit is steady, calculated and composed. drymax wearer since 2012 see page for technical specifications 25

26 THE BLISTER PROBLEM Foot Blisters are the Most Common Running Injury Blisters on the feet are the most common injury and seem inevitable when running long distances. One study in the Journal of Sports Medicine 2004;38: reported that up to 39% of marathon runners experienced foot blisters while running marathons. Runners can t physically run enough training miles to condition their feet not to get blisters for long distance races of 100+ miles especially if the conditions of the course are bad. In the past, the most successful runners learned to run with the pain of having blisters, calling them a badge of courage. Until now, there has been limited success in actually preventing blisters. Runners have tried everything to prevent blisters including Vaseline, skin lubricants, powders and tape. These may help for a short period of time, but are not effective over long distances. Oily lubricants can be detrimental as they prevent socks from effectively removing moisture from the skin. Foot Blisters Can Cause Further Injury A study to determine the association of blisters with subsequent injuries was conducted by RS Bush, SK Brodine & RA Shaffer with 2,130 male US Marine Corps recruits participating in initial physical training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. The study found that recruits with blisters were 50% more likely to experience an additional training-related injury. BLISTER CYCLE Foot blisters are most common on the toes, heel, and ball of the foot. Blisters caused by socks usually occur when socks do not fit, their seams irritate the skin, and/or the socks become wet. Wet socks soften and weaken the skin, making feet vulnerable to blisters. Heat, moisture and friction work together to cause blisters, each contributing to the severity of the others creating a Blister Cycle. HEAT Excess heat normally radiates away from bare feet, but wearing shoes traps heat, elevating the temperature of the skin. Heat generated by physical activity can further raise the temperature inside shoes 20 degrees or more. MOISTURE BLISTER CYCLE FRICTION HEAT MOISTURE With higher than normal skin temperature, the body produces sweat to cool the skin by evaporation. Wearing shoes prevents evaporative cooling from effectively taking place, leaving socks and feet wet. FRICTION Moisture significantly increases friction between socks and skin. Higher friction limits skin surface movement, but still allows inner tissue movement. This shearing effect physically separates the two layers, creating a void. This void fills with fluid forming a blister. SHEAR LINE (tissues separate forming a blister) INCREASED FRICTION (wet sock sticks to skin) INNER LAYER (tissue) Normal Movement BLISTER Reduced Movement SKIN SURFACE WET SOCK INSOLE BLISTER FORMATON 826

27 CONTROLS FRICTION SOCK FEATURES ELIMINATES MOISTURE ANTI-BLISTER SYSTEM REDUCES HEAT ANTI-BLISTER SYSTEM - Several features work together as an anti-blister system to actively prevent the formation of blisters. 1) Exceptional 3D fit and five sock sizes, 2) Seamless insides, 3) An instep-hugging arch band, and 4) Because drymax socks stay dry, the skin stays dry too; therefore blisters normally caused by sweat or sweat vapor are prevented. 3D ADVANCED FIT - drymax s six sock sizes fit because they were developed on special 3D foot models which accurately represent the human foot as opposed to the 2D flat form that are the hosiery industry standard. Each sock includes an S, M, L, L, or L color size mark for easy match-up after laundering. S S M L L L COOLER FEET - All drymax Running socks with the exception of Cold Weather and the Trail socks, possess top and/or bottom air vents. These vents release heat/sweat vapors to keep feet drier & cooler. They re designed to work with the built-in vent systems in the latest generation of breathable running shoes. PROTECTIVE PADDING - Most drymax Running socks are designed using different levels of protective padding: Low-, Low, Medium, Medium+ and High. We use dense padding as opposed to thick padding, because dense padding protects the feet without adversely affecting the fit of the shoes. LD HEAT ESCAPES ACTIVE ODOR CONTROL - The antimicrobial in the drymax fibers fights odor-causing bacteria, helping keep socks odor free. Not a topical treatment, the antimicrobial is molecularly infused into our drymax fibers. Being non-migratory and non-toxic, the antimicrobial provides long term active odor control. LONG LASTING COMFORT & DURABILITY - The special fibers used in our drymax Socks have a comfortable springiness and do not get stiff, shrink or lose shape over time. They are designed to last a long time using the highest quality fibers, and abrasion resistant nylon fiber reinforcements throughout the entire sock. STAY DRY & COMFORTABLE - GUARANTEED drymax socks will keep feet drier & more comfortable than any other sock. If your customers do not agree, they can return socks with the sales receipt to Drymax Technologies Inc. for a full refund. SOCK SIZE S S M L L L WOMEN TRUE FIT SIZING JUNIOR/MEN EUR CM WOMEN UK MEN UK AVAILABLE LEG HEIGHTS No Show No Show Tab Double Tab Mini Crew 1/4 Crew 1/4 Crew Turndown Crew HYPER THIN TM THIN RUNNING RUNNING LITE-MESH RUNNING LITE TRAIL RUNNING TRAIL RUNNING COLD WEATHER RUNNING HOT WEATHER RUNNING MA PRO RUNNING MA PRO TRAIL RUNNING TRIATHLETE Over Calf = NEW LEG HEIGHTS ADDED for 2018 DO NOT USE SKIN LUBRICANTS OR POWDERS with drymax SOCKS 27 9

28 Drymax Technologies Inc. PO Box 2300 Paso Robles, CA PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit 163 AMS Paso Robles CA MAIN OFFICE local: toll free: fax: 805/ / / MADE IN USA Specifications contained in this catalog are believed to be accurate at the time of printing but can change at the discretion of Drymax Technologies Inc Drymax Technologies cover illustration: Dennis Mukai