It used to be that the only women wearing nylon peds were the ones pairing them with arch-support, geriatric footwear or temporarily stretching them over their feet while trying on shoes at a store.

For the better part of two years, after I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail and tried (and repeatedly failed) to return to running, the lower half of my right leg became a medical battlefield. I ...

These Peds ankle socks pair the warmth of wool with the convenience of no-show socks—stylist Liz Teich calls them “perfect for active days.” The socks are made of a 14% merino wool blend, and they ...