Thorlos
Thorlos inc, based in Statesville North Carolina and started in 1953, is the inventor of padded socks for specific activities and the leader in the preventive foot health business. During the early years of the company they manufactured socks specially for runners. They later started manufacturing socks with cushy heel padding and low-friction fibers for other activities. Since then, the company expanded its production to 32 different types of socks, specifically designed for sports like basketball, tennis and golf; and other activities like the military training and Western boots. The company also has a production line of casual socks, and lighter-weight socks for performance athletes.
