Thursday, February 16, 2012

EZ Sox Now Available at Tootsiesstriderite.com


It all started with their young son trying to dress himself. As any parent knows, teaching toddlers to put on socks is particularly challenging. After months of frustration, they came up with the idea of loops and cute animal characters to guide him. Ez Sox became known as the "I Can Do It" sock and the Gessers knew they were on to something with their new invention.


Parents love seeing that magical “A-ha!” moment as their young kids learn.
You will see the joy of accomplishment on their faces as they put on EZ Sox.
They product tested all over New York at physical and occupational children’s therapy centers with great success.
“We created a fun teaching tool that was giving children their first taste of self sufficiency,” recalled Eileen. “It was
very gratifying to see these children feeling empowered,” added Ronnie.



Mission
As for the future, EZ SOX mission is to encourage and empower anyone struggling with the simple task of dressing
themselves, from a toddler or special needs person learning about self-sufficiency to a senior struggling to maintain
dignity.

EZ SOX has been endorsed by:

• TV’s The Doctors
• Parenting Magazine

• Raising a Sensory Smart Child, author Lindsey Biel
• Mommy and Me, founder Developmental Specialist Dr. Cindy Nurik.


Features of our EZ Sox includes:


• Reinforced loops give tiny fingers a strong grip for pulling over tiny toes
• Cute animal faces act as a guide, showing them which way is up
• Non-skid bottoms make EZ SOX safer on slippery surfaces
• Made seamless for sensitive toes
• EZ SOX comes in a variety of the cutest designs


Ez Sox is now available at Tootsies Stride Rite. For more information on EZ sox, visit our web site at by clicking on Tootsies Stride Rite, or call us at 1-866-235-0626.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Girl Knee Socks, a Bolder Look

The origination of knee socks can be dated back to ancient Rome where they were worn strapped with leather binding on the shin to keep themselves warm in the cold season. These socks can also be linked with a piece of armor loosely tied at the shin to protect them from injury or muscle pull.



The knee-high socks are not only a fashion symbol but they are also worn by sportsmen and students. All the hardcore sports like football, hockey, baseball, rugby and others made it necessary for sportspersons to wear the knee high socks so that they can protect their calf muscles from internal injury.



Knee socks are custom made so that they become an important gear in an injury-prone sport. It keeps the calf muscles stable and prevents them from accidental sprains. They also lessen the friction between the feet and shoes. Cheerleaders wear these socks to make their attire colorful and fashionable and also keep their muscles protected so that the extreme use of their muscle do not cause sprain.



Usually knee socks are made of cotton or synthetic material but in colder region woven knee-length, socks mad of wool are used to protect oneself from the cold. These thick woolen socks help them to maintain their body temperature and keeps them warm.




Gone are the days when knee length socks were considered as outdated and childish thing. Today these socks are not only worn with uniforms but have become a symbol of fashion. Knee socks can be worn with any kind of shoes and outfits. It can be worn with boots, loafers, pumps or sneakers. It has become a bold fashion. White knee socks is the most popular color, followed by navy and then black.



The fashion industry has introduced this trend to celebrities and they have embraced this new look quite affectionately. Knee socks are now not only limited to school uniforms and/or athletics but have captured the fashion world. It has drawn a lot of attention and everybody wants to be a part of it. The sporty look that these socks give, has made them the compulsory part of an outfit. These girl knee socks are easily available and are in different colors and patterns make them more appealing.



With their growing popularity, the demand for knee-length socks has increased rapidly over the years. Not only do girls like to wear them, but so do young boys who wear knee socks with short pants and saddle shoes for that European look. Knee socks are definitely back in fashion. You can find knee socks for kids online at Tootsies Stride Rite. For more information, you can click on our store name or call us at 1-866-235-0626.