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The Scientific Difference

What makes Apolla Socks truly unique?

We call it the 'WOW MOMENT.' That moment you sigh, 'Ahhhhmazing!' when you slip on our socks and feel the glorious difference right away. You have never felt anything like it before!

A feeling of incredible relief for your aching feet & swollen ankles when the cause of pain is from inflammation.

We're also proud the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance recognizes Apolla for our innovative, earth-friendly designs that combine the benefits of a SHoe with the comfort of a sOCK (that is why you hear dancers call them SHOCKS).

Keep scrolling to see the technology that makes our socks the best in the world.

The Science Behind What Customers Call Magic Pain-Erasing Socks

We dedicate this page to those who enjoy geeking out with us a little & digging into the theory, science, and research-based design behind Apolla Socks. We dive into why they are the best compression socks on the market...and why they just, WORK!

American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance

Why were they given this distinction? We created an earth-friendly, premium sock, that gives you the benefit of a shoe combined with the comfort of a sock.

Clinical-Based Research Study

Force Attenuation Properties of Padded Dance Support Socks

Foot injuries occur frequently in dancers, and researchers have investigated different protective measures to reduce their incidence. Research has primarily focused on ballet, but foot injuries also are common in modern and contemporary dance where footwear is not worn. While padded dance socks are a potential solution, the extent to which they provide force reduction for the feet is unknown.

Purpose: This study investigates the extent to which padded dance support socks can reduce force on the foot during a dance sequence and when landing from a sauté jump.

Methods: Twenty-one injury-free dancers (2 M, 19 F; age: 21.5 ± 6.7 years; height: 165.5 ± 6.1 cm; mass: 68.6 ± 15.0 kg) volunteered for this randomized, cross-over design study. Participants per- formed a 40-second modern dance sequence and a sauté jump landing under two conditions: wearing Apolla Performance Shock™ dance socks (DS) and with bare feet (BF).

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Most Common Ways People Benefit from Apolla’s Patented Compression Footwear

Dancing + Floor Exercise

Perfect for any genre of dance, in dance shoes, or replacing dance shoes. They are ideal for reducing overuse injury risk, and recovering from injury. Don't forget we have the option to make them grip socks too!

Standing & Sitting

Pavement-pounders, desk job desperados, and on-your-feet pros—modern life demands a lot from our bodies. Many people experience leg fatigue that comes from varicose veins, edema, or blood clots. We help your legs feel invigorated and give you more endurance for those long days!

Exercise

A dedication to exercising can put a lot of strain and stress on the body, but by simply switching your socks, you can help elevate your athletic performance, avoid injury, and reduce muscle soreness after your workout. They are made with a special high-quality yarn making them anti-stink and moisture wicking socks. So they dry quickly between use and don't get stinky as easily as regular socks.

Recovery

Post-workout, many athletes experience a temporary reduction in athletic performance, caused by muscle fatigue, delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), shin splints, edema, and various minor injuries.

Sport or Athletics

Apolla Socks are for anyone with feet! Whether you're hitting the trails, lifting weights, or dominating the court, wearing compression socks provides the support, stability, and recovery boost you need to perform at your peak.

Post-Injury/Surgery

Apolla Socks' targeted compression helps to speed up recovery time after ankle injuries like sprains or surgery by reducing swelling and promoting blood flow.

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