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  • 02-20-2012 Aleva Health Adds Under Armour to its Inventory

  • The latest move by Aleva Health is the addition of Under Armour to its online stores. Not only will the addition further boost Aleva Health's sock selection but athletic apparel as well.


    Founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank, Under Armour is an originator of performance apparel. Under Armour engineers gear to keep athletes cool and dry throughout the course of a game, practice or workout.


    Technology behind Under Armour's very diverse product offerings may be complex, but reaping the benefits is simple: wear HeatGear when it’s hot, ColdGear when it’s cold, and AllSeasonGear between the extremes.


    Under Armour’s mission is to...

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  • 02-14-2012 Aleva Health Adds Tiger Tail to its Inventory

  • The latest addition to Aleva Health, Tiger Tail, got its start in the garage of its creator, Spring Faussett.


    As a long time soccer player, Faussett often dealt with nagging injuries and sore muscles. Foam rollers and rolling pins never seemed to work for her; one day she wondered what would happen if she crossed a rolling pin and foam roller together. By using some parts ordered online, Tiger Tail was created.


    Tiger Tail massage rollers are easy to use and help relieve muscle knots, aches, cramping, spasms and stiffness. Turn sore muscles into happy muscles with Tiger Trail.

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  • 02-09-2012 Aleva Health Brings Halo Headwear to its Inventory

  • Aleva Health is proud to bring to Halo Headwear to its inventory.


    The addition of Halo Headwear adds more depth to the headwear options provided at Aleva Health.


    Halo got its start in Southern California, where stinging, burning eyes from salty swear constantly dripping is a common problem for athletes. After two years of testing ideas and various prototypes, the solution was made – a water-tight seal on the inside of the headband. The seal actually channels the sweat to the sides, out of your face, even if it becomes saturated.


    Aleva Health’s always-growing inventory is full of versatile products to...

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  • 02-06-2012 Petzl Now Available At SocksAddict.com

  • The latest addition Aleva Health is making is sure to rev explorers and hikers up with excitment - Various products from Petzl are now available.


    For 30 years now, Petzl has been designing and distributing solutions that aid in commitment and progression on vertical and/or dark terrain with optimal efficiency, freedom and safety.


    With expertise in mountaineering, trail running, climbing, caving and many other things, Petzl offers headlamps to light your way through the darkest and toughest terrains.


    When it comes to lighting, Petzl invented the concept of the “entirely on the head” headlamp, which allows you hands-free progression in dark...

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  • 02-06-2012 Buff Headwear Is Latest Addition to SocksAddict.com

  • In a move to expand beyond just socks, Aleva Health is adding Buff Headwear to its inventory.


    Buff’s inception came when Juan Rojas, a textile manufacturer, realized he needed extra protection from the elements when riding his motorcycle. Rojas worked on drawings and designs in his family’s textile factory until he found a way of manufacturing a seamless, tubular garment out of microfiber.


    The 12-ways-to-wear headwear are perfect for running, hunting, biking, winter sports and many other activities. You can wear them as a headband, bandana, balaclava, face mask and much more.


    With the addition of Buff, consumers can now purchase things...

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  • 02-06-2012 Aleva Health Brings GeoPalz to SocksAddict.com

  • The newest addition to Aleva Health’s inventory is a great motivator to get our youth off the couch and outside. GeoPalz presents a way to get the kids away from the television and get motivated to get active. GeoPalz converts your kids' activity into points for a chance to redeem free stuff.


    GeoPalz uses 2-D pedometers that track the user's steps throughout the day. The steps are then logged onto the GeoPalz website using a username and password. Each week, GeoPalz sends an email to the parent with their child's progress. A graph will be included to show how they are...

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  • 01-27-2012 Icebreaker Socks Now Available at Aleva Health

  • The latest member to the Aleva Health family is Icebreaker. The addition of Icebreaker further adds more running, hiking and skiing options to the large inventory found at Aleva Health


    Icebreaker got its start in 1994 when Jeremy Moon was introduced to a Merino sheep farmer, Brian Brackenridge. Brackenridge showed Moon a prototype of a thermal t-shirt made from 100% Merino wool. Moon enjoyed it so much he wanted to sell them and soon began a laying out a business plan.


    For Icebreaker, it’s all about functionality – better temperature regulation, mobility, sweat management and fit. Their roots are in nature...

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  • 01-26-2012 Aleva Health Adds Thorlos to its Inventory

  • One of the most popular sock brands around, Thorlos, is now available at Aleva Health.


    The full line of Thorlos socks is the latest addition to the always growing inventory at Aleva Health. By bringing in Thorlos, more running, hiking, winter, basketball, dress and plenty of other socks will be at the disposal of visiting consumers.


    Thorlos have grown wildly popular and known for their fat pad protection. Thorlos socks protect fat pads from shearing forces by transferring these forces from fat pads to the cushion fabric, where fat pad degradation has already occurred. Thorlos’ engineered fabric helps replace the function of...

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  • 11-02-2011 Aleva Health Adds Beiersdorf Products to HealthyLegs.com

  • The latest move by Aleva Health is the addition of Beiersdorf skin care products to its inventory. Within Beiersdorf you’ll find two of the world’s most successful skin care brands: Nivea and Eucerin


    With the addition of products from Nivea and Eucerin, consumers can now indulge in high quality soaps, lotions, moisturizers, crèmes, shaving gel and more.


    AH_Nivea.jpgNot only is Beiersdorf committed to reliable quality, but is now drawing upon 130 years of experience. In fact, Beiersdorf is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Nivea, which was the first stable emollient and moisturizing crème...

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  • 09-14-2011 Aleva Health Adds VitalSox To Its Inventory

  • With much delight, Aleva Health is adding VitalSox to its inventory. Aleva Health sees the addition of VitalSox as a vital move to continue providing consumers with the best one-stop sock wholesale shopping company.


    VitalSox’s mission is to develop the right sock to get the full benefits of exercising. With that in mind, they adhere to their Feetness concept: A sock, a simple but a technologically innovative item, helps your feet work better and stay fit, allowing your heart and the rest of our body to benefit, creating a general well-being.


    Prevent blisters, improve circulation, reduce swelling and enhance your performance...

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  • 08-15-2011 Aleva Health Named to Internet Retailer's Second 500 List

  • Aleva Health recently learned they were named to Internet Retailer’s Second 500 list.


    Internet Retailer is a monthly national business magazine that is at the core of the leading retail information web site, an e-commerce conference and five directories that serve the retailing community.


    Internet Retailer's definitive ranking and analysis of America's 500 up-and-coming e-retailers is based on annual 2010 Internet sales, researched by Internet Retailer and confirmed by retailers. This report includes company financial, operational and performance data, as well as vendors in key categories.


    Aleva Health ranked on the list at 601, finishing just outside the top 500. Even...

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  • 06-24-2011 Aleva Health Expands Inventory; Adds 2XU Compression

  • Proper apparel for athletes doesn’t just stop at socks – So as Aleva Health builds upon its budding inventory, they are making a point of adding some of the best compression wear around.


    New to the Aleva Health inventory this go-around is 2XU Compression. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, 2XU looks to advance human performance – legally – with their product. By employing fabric and construction technology, you’ll find with 2XU you’ll have the ability to go beyond what you thought was possible.


    The designs of all the products are made with the idea of making you feel more prepared and...

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  • 05-05-2011 Aleva Health Now Carrying Selected Products from Adventure Medical Kits

  • Aleva Health continues to expand upon its inventory by adding selected products from Adventure Medical Kits.


    This addition will bring Adventure Medical Kits’ foot care products and first aid kits to the Aleva Health. Sometimes it takes extra care to properly care for your feet – that’s why Aleva Health fills its inventory with more than just socks.


    You’ll find products from Adventure Medical Kits as a great addition to your packs on all different kinds of adventures.


    Adventure Medical Kits dedicates itself to constantly bring you the most innovative products to keep you safe outdoors. They rely on the expertise...

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  • 04-20-2011 Aleva Health Introduces Feetures! To Its Inventory

  • The family-owned and operated company, Feetures!, is the most recent addition to Aleva Health's inventory.


    Hugh Gaither founded Feetures! in 2002 after 25-plus years in manufacturing for another leading athletic sock brand. He did so under his belief of there being a better way to create a performance sock using the latest sock technology. 


    Feetures! recognizes athletes of today need a sock that is specifically designed to help maximize their performance. Power bands of Lycra are strategically placed on the socks so it contours to the individual shape of each person’s foot.


    PerfectToe is another valuable feature in Feetures!...

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  • 04-06-2011 Aleva Health Adds FITS Socks Co. To Its Inventory

  • The latest additions to Aleva Health’s ever-growing inventory are socks manufactured by FITs Socks Co.
    Started in 1902 as Crescent Socks Co., the family-owned FITs Socks Co. continues to operate out of the oldest hosiery mill in the United States. At one time, Crescent was manufacturing over 30 brands before deciding to market their own high-quality products as FITs. The reason for it was to respond to what they called “an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks.”
    FITs socks are designed to be the best-fitting outdoor performance socks on the market. Each sock delivers added benefits that are uncommon in...

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  • 04-04-2011 Bridgedale Product Line Added to Inventory

  • Our inventory here at Aleva Health continues to expand with the addition of the Bridgedale product line. Bridgedale socks are made of wool and provide great comfort for everything from long-distance running to sitting at your desk in your workplace! The selection of socks we carry just continues to grow, leaving consumers with plenty of options to discover the perfect sock to suit their needs.

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  • 04-04-2011 Welcome to the New Site Design for Aleva Health

  • It's finally time to unleash our new site design for Aleva Health. The new design comes equipped with easier navigation for you to get what you need to get done quicker. The new site will keep you posted on all our new product launches along with why we're the ideal wholesale distributor for you. There will also be live chat capabilities to allow you to easily chat with one of our customer service representatives during the weekdays. The Aleva Health team will continue to serve you and make your part of the transaction as easy as possible.

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  • 04-04-2011 Superfeet Products Added to Our Inventory

  • We have added Superfeet products to our inventory. The addition of Superfeet helps boost our selection of premium insoles. Every Superfeet design is based on the proven principles of podiatric medicine, giving your feet proper support. SuperFeet’s Encapsulating Stabilizer System provides ideal biomechanical support, allowing your foot to move easily through its full and healthy range of motion, lowering the risk of fatigue and injury. Superfeet products cater to all shapes and sizes and provide optimal underfoot support.

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  • 04-04-2011 Dahlgren Socks Added to Aleva Health's Inventory

  • The latest line of socks to find their way to Aleva Health's inventory is the Dahlgren line. Dahlgren is known for its effective Dri-Stride Technology. Simply put, it absorbs moisture, transfers it, and then evaporates the moisture. With its patented Wicking Rings and Wicking Channels in the Transfer Zone, the rate and quantity of moisture removal is increased by 40 percent from the Absorption Zone in the toe and heel. Dahlgren combines superfine alpaca and merino wool in order to provide all-day resilience. This way, your foot will remain cushioned throughout the entire day. Alpaca is three times more durable than...

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  • 04-04-2011 Aleva Health Now Carrying Zensah Products

  • Since Aleva Health understands the importance of compression therapy, we're always looking to add compression-related products to our ever-growing inventory. This time, it's the Zensah line being added. Zensah compression products provide an optimal blend of graduated and pinpoint compression. The graduated compression provides maximum compression at the bottom of the garment and gradually lessens upward; while the pinpoint compression targets the exact source of pain. Zensah is well-known for their compression leg sleeves, which allow you to get the compression you need while sticking with your favorite pair of socks. The Zensah leg sleeves also come in 12 different colors....

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  • 04-04-2011 Surgical Appliance Industries Added to Aleva Health's Inventory

  • We're happy to say our four-plus million dollar inventory continues to grow with the addition of the Surgical Appliance Industries product line. SAI’s products are separated into four major categories. First there is Truform Therapeutic Compression Hosiery. This category contains a mix of the most common prescribed styles at a price point significantly lower than leading brands. Next, there is Truform OTC Orthotics and Prosthetics. Here, there is a complete line of prescription off-the-shelf products for the spine and extremities. Then there is the Airway category. This category contains products for women who have had surgery for breast cancer. The last category...

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  • 04-04-2011 Now Carrying Swede-O Products

  • Aleva Health is excited to now be carrying the Swede-O product line. Swede-O is recognized as a worldwide leader in providing innovative products designed to prevent or rehabilitate ankle-related injuries. They have also expanded their product offerings to include orthopedic supports for almost every part of your body. What’s remarkable is Swede-O was founded out of a garage in 1981. The company’s founder, Marvin Nelson, started out with just one product – the Ankle Lok. The Ankle Lok is the most popular lace-up style ankle brace in North America. Much like Aleva Health is doing now, Swede-O continued to improve itself...

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