21 NATIONS, ONE CHOICE: X-SOCKS®. Technique is pivotal to success in cross-country skiing, involving the optimum conversion of power into forward movement. To cope with the enduring, constant strain to which this discipline subjects the feet, maximum resistance to abrasion and wear is essential. Blisters and painful feet can be avoided only if they are well climate-conditioned and remain dry. To this end, climate-control materials, along with cushioning and spacing zones, have been worked into the socks to provide optimum protection for the feet. The feet remain well climate-conditioned and dry at all times.

International awards and distinctions

Award winner: Plus X Award 2011 X-BIONIC® Most Innovative Brand of the Year

The Plus X Award is world's biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel who decide which is the most innovative brand with the most innovative products. Their decision: X-BIONIC® is innovation world champion 2011.
Award winner: Plus X 2010 X-BIONIC® Most Innovative Brand

“The Plus X Award is the world’s biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel that selects the most innovative brands with the most innovative products. Their decision: X-BIONIC® is Innovation World Champion 2010.”
Award winner: PLUS X 2009 X-BIONIC® Most Innovative Brand

“The Plus X Award is world’s biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel who decide, which is the most innovative brand with the most innovative products. Their decision: X-BIONIC® is Innovation World Champion 2009.”
Award winner: 2009 X-BIONIC® Most Innovative Brand

“The Plus X Award is world’s biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel who decide, which is the most innovative brand with the most innovative products. Their decision: X-BIONIC® is Innovation World Champion 2009.”

Product details

Colours

X53 Black/Grey Melange

Technology
Technical specification

Self-adjusting cuff (Socks)

Adapts to any size leg without slipping or constricting.
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Shin Protector

protects and absorbs.
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Calf Protector

Pads and relieves strain on the muscles, without restricting them.
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ISO-Blocker™

The ISO Blocker™ prevents cold air from entering, reduces the incidence of pressure points, and ventilates the intermediate area and keeps it dry.
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Traverse AirFlow Channel System™

Regulates the temperature of the sole of the foot and conducts moist and overheated air into the AirConditioning Channel®.
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ToeTip Protector

Asymmetrical impact-absorbing protectors made of hollow-core Robur™ fibers cushion and protect toes at the pressure-sensitive tips.
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Toe Protector

Guards against blisters and chafing.
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X-Cross® Bandage

The unique crossover ankle bands, knit of elastic materials, give stressed tendons, muscles and joints secure hold and stability without limiting freedom of movement.
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Lambertz-Nicholson Achilles Tendon Protector™

Thanks to its highly abrasion-resistant and impact-absorbing material, the protector protects the Achilles tendons from pressure points and friction from the top of the shoe. The sensitive Achilles tendons aren't stressed because they are encased in the cushioning pod.
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Heel Protector

Guards against pressure and friction.
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Anatomically shaped footbed

For “L”-left and “R”-right foot with integrated AirConditioning Channel®.
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AirConditioning Channel®

Conducts air away from the anatomically shaped footbed via the inside surface of the foot and thus ensures that moist,overheated air is pumped out of even tight fitting shoes with every movement.
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