Sockprints Blog and News - The Happy Sole

Did you know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? (Think pink!) Though spreading awareness is a year-round initiative, we’ve compiled a few extra ways to get involved during this special pink-filled month.

It all started on the sidelines of a soccer field. Back in 2009, sockprints’ Co-Founders, Hayley and Jann, were talking at their daughters’ club soccer game when the question, “Can you print on socks?” popped up. Teaming up, Hayley and Jann worked endlessly to find a way to create memorable, one-of-a-kind sport socks for their daughters’ soccer team. After many trial and errors, they were able to successfully answer that question, thus starting the beginning of a great partnership.

Any good team is familiar with the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work.” To help build those bonds of trust while simultaneously fostering unique memories, we created a bunch of new custom printed socks for both the players and parents. Get excited as we release our newest sockprints Spotlight collection: fall sport socks!

Summer, you’ve been good to us, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things. As universities across the country start fall classes, we’re reminded of the good ol’ college days filled with studying at the library, tailgating at football games, and commuting to campus.

For some of the sockprints family, a huge part of their college experience was being a part of a sorority. Each found a space that truly reflected a “home away from home.” To commemorate those cherished memories, we are throwing it back (to school) with a quick spotlight on some of the team’s sororities.

Take it from Eric Byrnes, it’s time to get outside and play! With youth activity at an all time low, sockprints has partnered with the non-profit organization, Let Them Play Foundation, to sponsor their project, Triathlon Across America. In a span of three months, this event will cover 3000+ miles of swimming, biking, and running, in hopes to motivate kids to get active and bring awareness to the dwindling amounts of Physical Education programs in public schools across the country.

As fellow athletes and supporters of youth sports, this project really hits home for the sockprints family. To honor the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide grants to community and nationwide programs, we’re donating a portion of future purchases to the Let Them Play Foundation. Learn more about the project, organization, and upcoming events below.