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By Kelsy Pitts
Over the last few years, more runners have gravitated toward foot-shaped or wide toe box running shoes—from brands like Altra, Topo, Hoka, and even Nike’s roomier models. Why? Because runners...
By Kelsy Pitts
Our products aren’t magic, and we won’t pretend they are. You still have to show up, put in the work, and listen to your body. But OS1st can help you...
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By Kelsy Pitts
When most people think of performance socks, they picture arch support, moisture wicking, or maybe even targeted compression. But there’s one feature that gets overlooked—and it’s a game changer for...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Runners deserve socks that work as hard as they do. Compression should be lightweight, breathable, precise—and part of your everyday performance, not a separate routine. At OS1st, we’re proud to...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Wellness isn’t about quick fixes or following the crowd. It’s about building habits, routines, and tools that actually support your body. That’s where we come in. Every OS1st sock and...
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By Kelsy Pitts
When it comes to running gear, most athletes focus on shoes—but what about socks? The right running socks can make or break your performance, helping to prevent blisters, regulate temperature,...
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By Kelsy Pitts
At OS1st, our name is more than just a brand—it’s a promise. OS1st stands for "Our Socks, Our Sleeves, Our Services First." It represents our unwavering commitment to innovation, comfort,...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Natural toe splay refers to the way your toes naturally spread out when not confined by tight shoes or socks. Unfortunately, many types of footwear squeeze the toes into an...
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By Kelsy Pitts
At the heart of Wicked Comfort lies Dry1st® technology – a game-changer in moisture management. This cutting-edge technology swiftly wicks away moisture at an industry-leading rate, ensuring your feet stay...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Looking for a gift that promotes health and wellness? Whether your loved one is an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking to enhance their well-being, we have them covered.
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By Kelsy Pitts
On any given shift as a California firefighter, we could find ourselves on the medical aids, fighting fires, dissembling car collisions, hiking to fight wildland fires, doing PT exercises, attending...
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By Kelsy Pitts
For those passionate about pickleball, these OS1st essentials - The Pickleball Sock, AS6 Performance Arm Sleeve, and Fresh Snaps - are the ultimate gifts or stocking stuffers. Crafted with precision...
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By Kelsy Pitts
The OS1st Nekkid Comfort Sock isn't just any sock; it's your trusted companion for a life on the move. With performance-driven features, it effortlessly adapts to your busy schedule and...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Do you love hiking, running, or playing sports, but the constant battle with foot blisters is leaving you hobbling in pain? Don't worry; you're not alone! Foot blisters are a...
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By Kelsy Pitts
May 1st, 2023. The day of my total knee replacement surgery to repair all the damage caused by 50 years of playing hard court tennis. The journey from then until...
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By Kelsy Pitts
"Since my accident last November and then the TBI relapse and Chiari diagnosis in March this spring, my health has been my number one priority, as it always is. But...
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By Stephanie Lee
People whose jobs require them to stand or sit for long periods of time, such as nurses, waitresses, and retail workers, are vulnerable to leg pain, swelling, and medical conditions...
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By Kelsy Pitts
The World Record attempt by Dean Matt, aiming to complete 48 pickleball matches in 48 states within 48 days, has come to a triumphant close.Dean Matt set out to play...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Low dye taping requires athletic tape to be applied each time it is used, whereas K-Zone® technology is built into the compression sleeve for example, the AF7 Ankle Bracing Sleeve...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Have you ever wondered if you could get the “no-sock” look in your running shoes, track cleats or cycling shoes while still benefiting from the support that socks provide? Well you...
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By Kelsy Pitts
There is something to be said about an activity that brings people together from all walks of life…enter pickleball. One of the most social and fun sports that I’ve had...
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By Kelsy Pitts
From my first time on the court, with my tennis background, pickleball felt familiar to me. I didn’t feel like I was good when I started, but I didn’t feel...
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By Kelsy Pitts
Natural toe splay is the way your toes naturally space out and lay when not confined by tight shoes or socks. Some shoes and socks squeeze the toes into a...
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By Stephanie Lee
Injuries such as ankle strain, Achilles tendon strain (back of the ankle), heel bruise, wrist fracture, knee, hamstring, groin, quad strain or shoulder strain are common to the Pickleball community. In...
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By Kelsy Pitts
I’ll never forget my first game of pickleball. I was visiting friends in Austin. We were at a restaurant and it had an outdoor pickleball court (and yes those do exist).
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By Kelsy Pitts
Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of foot and heel pain which can be brought on by activities such as running, consistent standing on your feet for long periods of time,...
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By Stephanie Lee
Two common scenarios happen when returning to training following an injury: one, you remember where you were before your injury and jump right back into it, or two, you plan...
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By Stephanie Lee
Injuries are a frustrating part of sport (and life) that show up as chronic-type injuries when you have no clue what caused it or traumatic-type injuries when it was inevitable...
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By Stephanie Lee
Every ultra-runner has their own story of how they got to the start line of a race with a course longer than a marathon distance, and the runners of the...
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By Stephanie Lee
Foam rolling may be the tool that you are missing in your daily routine. It provides relief to muscle stiffness and tightness, which allows you to be ready for your...
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By Stephanie Lee
If you’ve been diagnosed with a grade 1 ankle sprain, you can perform some at home interventions and stretches to aid your body’s natural healing process. The alphabet exercise is...
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By Stephanie Lee
Knee health is important as you use your knees everyday all day. If you are currently experiencing knee pain or you want to avoid knee pain in the future these...
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By Stephanie Lee
Hydration is often times overlooked. Too many people fall victim to the mistakes of poor water intake and lack of preparation. In order to make sure that you don’t fall...
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By Stephanie Lee
Socks are an ever-elusive part of our daily wear, often entering a dryer to never come out, or taking residence under a bed for years. In fact, research says you...
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By Stephanie Lee
These stretches are simple, easy to do, and require little to no equipment. You can do these stretches anywhere and especially in the comfort of your own home. To make...
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By Stephanie Lee
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes . Roughly 83 percent of active adults will experience some form of Plantar Fasciitis in their...
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By Stephanie Lee
Team OS1st member and physical therapist, Sergio Florian, set the record for running the perimeter of his home island of Oahu, Hawaii. He ran the island in 27 hours and 15 minutes...
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By Stephanie Lee
Runners should complete at least one 5, 10, or 15K run on their own, and track their activity on the Strava app as a member of the OS1st Club. The app can be...
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By Stephanie Lee
The OS1st Virtual Running Challenge is back for round three, with 10 days of virtually uniting runners who are safely training/racing, on their own, outdoors or at home, through a virtual...
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By Stephanie Lee
What exactly is an ElliptiGo bike? The “Go” combines a running, cycling, and elliptical motion while standing (read: you don’t ever get to sit down while pedaling this thing). This...
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By Stephanie Lee
Training goes well until, well, it doesn’t. I’m sure for many folks, that’s been the case a time or two. For me, that seems to have been the story line...
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By Stephanie Lee
The deep ties in society between an athletes performance, "winning," and a person's assigned value can sometimes create an identity crisis within an athlete. "Are you a winning athlete or...
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By Stephanie Lee
OS1st, originally founded in 2008 by Dave Higgins, grew into a “Three-Generation” company with David's son as President, David's grandson as Materials Manager, and Dave’s wife and other two son’s are owners and directors.
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By Stephanie Lee
As large gatherings are canceled including big races like the Boston Marathon, more runners are turning to virtual events in order to stay motivated and connected. Here’s a quick list to help...
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By Stephanie Lee
Since the walk-man, runners have debated whether it is best to run with or without music – every runner must decide for themselves the best way to safety and productively...
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By Stephanie Lee
The OS1st Virtual Running Challenge is back for round three, with another week of virtually uniting runners who are safely training/racing, on their own, outdoors or at home, through a...
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By Stephanie Lee
If you belong to the 19 percent of the US population that participates in sports on an average day, you've probably had to deal with a few injuries in the past.
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By Stephanie Lee
The OS1st Virtual Running Challenge is back for round two, with another week of virtually uniting runners who are still safely training/racing, on their own, outdoors or at home, through...
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By Stephanie Lee
OS1st will sponsor a virtual race challenge from March 22 to 28 to support the running community, including local businesses affected by the novel coronavirus. As our communities and world...
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By Stephanie Lee
Elite runners rely on compression to improve performance, reduce muscle fatigue, and speed recovery.
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