Last summer, brothers Justin and Christian Aquilla got tired of their smelly and uncomfortable feet when going sockless, so they decided to take action! They could either go sock-less and smell, or wear socks and look like total dweebs – and neither option was acceptable apparently – so these two innovators created Gekks.
The brothers immediately got to work – Gekks samples were made originally in China, Korea, and Turkey, but ultimately, Christian and Justin decided to have their invention produced in America.
So how do they work? Gekks have a thin, adhesive gel strategically located on the outside of the liner, allowing it to grip the inside of your shoe – putting a lock on the sock. The gel is super thin – measuring less than 0.5 mm thick, which means these built in socks wont alter the way your favorite shoe fits or feels.
Gekks partnered with X-Static, the leader in odor eliminating yarn technology to help make an odorless foot future a reality. Pure silver yarn is used to make Gekks – and just a quick science lesson for you while we’re at it – silver is anti-microbial – meaning it can be used to prevent the growth of bacteria – which leads to funky footwear.
So where can you get yourself a pair before boat season arrives? Right here – http://www.mygekks.com/
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