It’s all in the socks, or more accurately, it’s all in what the socks are made of. Ask any of the runners of the wild run , the three-day stage race between Kei Mouth and Hole in the Wall in the Transkei region, late last year.

According to Cape Mohair, designers and developers of the MHR sock, the feedback from runners at the has been invaluable, specifically because of the multi terrains, ranging from rock, to ground, gravel and grass, not to mention the numerous river crossings. Karen Hobson, physiotherapist for the event, says that another key factor for multi-day event runners is blister resistance. Hobson says that the MHR sock has mohair fibre in the foot of the sock. “The fibre has excellent moisture absorption properties, extracting moisture from the skin.�

Cape Mohair has also pioneered a sock for millions of diabetes suffers, designed to provide diabetics with extreme chaff protection and ultimate foot comfort. The Medi Sock would greatly assist in alleviating some of that suffering, diabetics around the world now have a natural fibre solution to help protect their feet.

Diabetes SA endorsed the sock with Martin Prinsloo, chairman of Diabetes South Africa, explaining that it offers extreme comfort and peace of mind to diabetics, who, by the nature of diabetes, have to take particular care of their feet. “It’s our considered opinion that the sock is the best sock available in the world for diabetics and we recommend its use to all diabetics without reservation.�