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Running vs Tennis

Running and Tennis both have:. Tennis has padding that completely covers the top of the toes to protect against fast stops and lateral movement as well as to fill in the toe box of the shoe, while Running will have padding up to the toe seam to prote

Running vs Walking

Running and Walking both have:. Running will have a flat knit instep for better fit, more support and less pressure. Running will have cushion over toes to protect against runner's toe, while Walking will have Lightweight cushion in instep to protect

Running vs Basketball

Running and Basketball both have:. Basketball has padding that completely covers the top of the toes to protect against fast stops and lateral movement, while Running will have padding on the top of the end of the toe to protect against runner's toe.

Golf vs Diabetic

Golf and Diabetic both have:. Diabetic has a relaxed fit top to allow for swelling or a larger leg. Diabetic is gender specific, with a men's and a women's version.

Walking vs Golf

Walking and Golf both have:. Walking has spandex around the arch for support, but golf will have a light padding in the arch. Walking has a light padding on the instep (top of the foot) to protect against shoelace pressure. Golf has a flat knit inste

Maximum Hiking vs Moderate Hiking

Maximum Hiking and Moderate Hiking both have:. Maximum Hiking is for day hikes or extended backpacking in most weather conditions, on varied to difficult terrain resulting in moderate to significant stress on the feet. Moderate Hiking is for day hike

Light Running vs Light Walking

Light Running and Light Walking both have:. Light Running will have a flat knit instep (top of the foot) for better fit, support and comfort, where Light Walking will have cushioning on the instep to protect against shoelace pressure.

Walking vs Distance Walking

Walking and Distance Walking both have:. Distance Walking will have a women's specific design.

Tennis vs Basketball

Tennis and Basketball both have:. The difference between is that Basketball has extended heel padding to protect the Achilles tendon and Tennis will not.

Walking vs Diabetic

Walking and Diabetic both have:. Walking has spandex in the arch for support and lightweight cushion on the instep (top of the foot) to protect against shoelace pressure. Diabetic has light cushion in the arch and flat knit on the instep (top of the

Maximum Cushion Hiking vs Maximum Cushion Trekking

Maximum Cushion Hiking and Maximum Cushion Trekking both have:. Maximum Cushion Hiking has gender specific construction with both a men's and women's version. Maximum Cushion Trekking is blended with thermal fibers for extra insulation and superior s

Running vs Tennis vs Basketball

Running, Tennis and Basketball all have:. Running has padding on the top of the end of the toe to protect against runner's toe. Basketball and Tennis have padding that completely covers the top of the toes to protect against fast stops and lateral mo

84N vs Maximum Running

84N and Maximum Running both have:. 84N has contoured ventilated sock frame with less weight, more breathability and an aerodynamic fit.  Spandex in the arch and instep (top of the foot) for support and a no-slip fit.  Made with Thorlon blended with

Maximum Running vs Light Running

Maximum Running and Light Running both have:. Maximum Running will have padding on the top of the end of the toe to protect against runner's toe. Light Running will have Thorwick Cool fibers for moisture wicking for drier, cooler feet.

Moderate Walking vs Light Walking

Moderate Walking and Light Walking both have:. Moderate walking will have spandex around the arch for stability and better fit. Light walking will have light cushion in the arch for better fit and support.  Will have Thorwick cool fibers for moisture

Maximum Tennis vs Light Tennis

Maximum Tennis and Light Tennis both have:. Light Tennis has Thorwick Cool fibers for moisture wicking and drier, cooler feet.

Maximum Cushion Extreme Cold & Mountaineering

Specifically engineered to deliver maximum protection and comfort in the most extreme weather conditions. Unique padding is designed for cold weather boots and is clinically shown to reduce blisters, pain, pressures and moisture. Favored by high alti