Knowledge Centre

It's the bane of a great number of runners and other athletes - Shin splints affects a lot of people with an active lifestyle and, if not dealt with correctly, can sideline you for an extended period of time.

Athletes of all kinds will probably have experienced the feeling at one point - a sudden pop in the back of their leg followed by sharp pain. Hamstring injuries are widespread in the sporting world, but with the right products and the right preparation their risk can be minimised.

Most people who taken part in any kind of sport or exercise will have first-hand experience of ankle sprains. They are often dismissed as a minor injury, but, if not taken seriously, can wind up causing long-term damage and keeping you out of action for an extended period.

If you've ever been on a mountain, you'll know that they can be quite treacherous. Coupled with skiing or snowboarding down them at high velocity, the danger increases, making safety gear not just advisable, but essential. POC prides itself on making some of the best on the market.

To borrow a phrase from Topo: 'Every athlete understands that better does not just happen. You have to make it happen.'

With that in mind, Tony Post (To-Po, get it?) founded Topo Athletic in 2012 with a mission to develop athletic gear made with humble innovation. The innovation is humble in the sense that Topo understands that their equipment alone will not make you better. The responsibility for that falls on the individual themselves. Topo's role is merely to help, using innovative techniques in creation and scientific research to produce some of the most effective footwear on the market.

We’ve all been there, midway through a workout and with zero motivation to continue.  You might feel like you want to quit, but sometimes all it takes to turn things around is a little pick-me-up, and that’s what Honey Stinger specialises in. Known for being used by some of the elite cyclists, runners, triathletes and teams, their products are now widely available to athletes and average Joes alike. 

As all runners know, what you have on your feet is important. But that doesn’t just apply to shoes, as the socks you wear also have a large impact on comfort and performance.