HJ Sock Blog

More about diabetes and feet

Sockgirl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

It may sound straightforward, but an important recommendation for people with diabetes is to always wear socks with shoes and ...

Prevention is better than cure

Sockgirl — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

It is important for diabetics to keep their feet healthy with a daily routine of washing and moisturising your feet ...

Softop Seasonal Colours

Janet — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:56:55 +0000

After much demand HJ Socks are pleased to be adding a seasonal Softop collection to the already comprehensive stock-support range.

The new small range comprises 7 colours specifically selected to co-ordinate with clothing from the current season. These subtle hues are offered in HJ91 Cotton Rich Softop, the most popular sock in the entire range, in size 6-11.

Clay, Damson, Indigo, Moss, Raspberry, Sand, Thistle

Contact your Area Sales Manager for details of our special "Early Bird" offer or visit our stands at AIS, IMC or MODA (ME01)

How diabetes affects your feet

Sockgirl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Over a long time, high blood glucose levels can cause damage to different areas of the body and this includes ...

Healthy Feet Blog - Gout

Sockgirl — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:11:51 +0000

Gout is a painful form of arthritis, due to too much uric acid in the bodily fluids. It is often ...

Healthy Feet Blog - Athlete's Foot

Sockgirl — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:01:49 +0000

An irritating itchy disorder that appears as white skin and tiny blisters between the toes. The infected area can become ...

Christmas Promotion

Janet — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:39:11 +0000

Thanks to all of our customers who participated in our recent promotion to find the best sales person in each of our six territories. The winners are as follows:

Fields of Sidmouth

Clarkes of Ripley/Ross Labels, Ross on Wye

Wallaces of Ballymena

Lotsasox of Fleetwood

Barsleys of Paddock Wood

Graham McGrath of Peebles

HJ Socks launches new Ben Fogle range of outdoor socks

Sockgirl — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:46:52 +0000

Healthy Feet Sock talk - Chilblains

Sockgirl — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Chilblains are a circulatory problem, associated with cold weather. They itch and burn and become even itchier when warm. The tiny blood vessels under the skin narrow (constrict) when the skin becomes cold. The blood supply to areas of skin may then become very slow. As the skin re-warms there is some leakage of fluid from the blood vessels into the tissues. In some way this causes areas of inflammation and swelling leading to chilblains.

What to do: Prevention is best: Ensure your feet are kept warm, don’t walk barefoot on cold surfaces or wear shoes and socks that too tight-fitting. HJ Socks have a range of socks that can help you prevent chilblains, wool rich for good insulation and with a cushioned sole. For example, the HJ 212 Cotton Rich Cushioned Boot Sock.

For stockists, check out http://www.hjhall.co.uk/stockists.asp. You can put your foot in no better sock.

Healthy Feet Sock talk - Gout

Sockgirl — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Gout is a painful form of arthritis, due to too much uric acid in the bodily fluids. It is often ...

Healthy Feet Sock talk - Athlete’s foot

Sockgirl — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:44:40 +0100

An irritating itchy disorder that appears as white skin and tiny blisters between the toes. The infected area can become ...

Healthy Feet Sock talk - Bunions

Janet — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:37:14 +0100

A bunion is a “red wobbly bit” on the side of an enlarged joint, aka “adventitious bursae”. It’s a localized ...

New HJ socks wearing record

Sockgirl — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:00:22 +0100

HJ Indestructible socks worn for over four decades

HJ keep sock tradition going

Sockgirl — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:46:38 +0100

Made in England in the old fashioned way – with pride.

Energisox

Sockgirl — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:52:15 +0100

HJ Energisox can give your legs staying power.

FlysafeTM Travel Socks

Sockgirl — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:27:53 +0100

For travellers, HJ Socks has a great must-have: Flysafe^TM socks. These socks are made from 77% cotton, Elastane and Polyamide and we recommend them for any type of long distance travel, to prevent tired aching legs, swollen ankles and circulatory problems, such as DVT (deep vain thrombosis).

Flysafe^TMsocks have three different areas of compression: maximum compression at the ankles, medium compression in the mid-calf area and minimum compression under the knee. Graduated compression helps improving blood flow, if you are sitting down for a long period of time.

Suitable for all age groups and available in S, M and L sizes, Flysafe^TM socks are unisex and you can get them in black, navy, ecru and grey. More about the HJ 747 socks if you click here.

For stockists, check out http://www.hjhall.co.uk/stockists.asp. You can put your foot in no better sock.

Sock materials and their health benefits

Sockgirl — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:59:05 +0100

Socks today are made from a range of materials; all have specific benefits for your health. Here are the most ...

HJ Socks - footwear specialists

Janet — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:09:27 +0100

We are starting a blog about healthy feet, after all, our feet are the hardest working parts of our bodies! ...

HJ Softops awarded quality mark

Janet — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:16:52 +0000

"It is with great pleasure that The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists announces the award of our quality mark to HJ Hall for their innovative Softop socks. These socks have been subjected to wear tests using the latest state of the art equipment, as well as trials by patients suffering with diabetes and other conditions that can cause oedemas. Patients taking part in the study used these socks for a period of twelve weeks and were monitored by clinicians who were briefed to look for comfort, suitability of purpose, patient view and whether they are helpful for patients with oedemas. The feed back was all extremely positive."