Jim Throneburg made socks. Innovative socks. “Activity-specific” padded socks. THORLO, his family-owned sock manufacturing company based in Statesville, North Carolina, is known for its innovative padded socks for various activities such as running, hiking, walking, skiing, and more. Throneburg’s innovation didn’t come from a flash of genius but from a personal experience. In 1953, Throneburg […]