San Diego, California
‪(858) 286-1379
info@flippysox.com

Blog

Play more worry less

New ‘Illuminating’ Ways to Look Cool on Halloween!

Imagine the look on Edison’s face when he sees that we can cut a light bulb without having the light go out. This can be done with ElectroLuminescent technology (EL)! EL is a material made of phosphor that emits a glow when you send electric current through it. It is flexible and can be cut…
Read more

What Type of Light is Best to Wear For Night Running Safety?

With all the crazy drivers that there are today, there is a big risk faced by night runners and bikers. It is hard for the drivers to see them and stop in time before they get hit. So how can these people stay safe? One of the most common methods is by using an LED…
Read more

Sock Farting Continues…Hemp, Silver Ion and Jute Sock Odor Experiments

Why did the bacteria cross the microscope? To get to the other slide! Welcome to the next post of the Zen Healing Sock Series! We will be testing three types of socks to see how well hemp, silver ion, and jute socks defend against odor-creating bacteria: So what causes smell? Bacteria will eat and feed…
Read more

First Retail Store

Flippysox announces our first retail store location and are proud to be located at Creative Crossroads in Hillcrest, San Diego! Come check out the store daily from 10-8 pm. Creative Crossroads, Hillcrest CityFest

Want to Improve Sports Performance? Start Off By Keeping Your Feet Cool!

Did you know that the first ‘humidity sensor’ was hair attached to the end of a nail? Hello and welcome to the final post of the electronic sock series! In this post, we are experimenting with nylon, polyester, and cotton socks to see which type works best to cool your feet when doing sports/activities. We…
Read more

Letscom Smart Band Review – Pulse and Step Count

What did the old light bulb say when the other light bulb asked him a question?   (see answer to the joke at the end)   Hello and welcome to the next post of the electronic sock series! Today we will be testing out a new device called the Letscom Smart Band which is a…
Read more

Wearable Zepp Soccer Review #2 – Kicks and Acceleration

Hello and welcome to the next post of the electronic sock series! Today we will be continuing with a review of the Zepp PLAY SOCCER which is a small, strawberry-sized device that measures your soccer game play statistics. In this post, we will be using the Zepp to measure acceleration while comparing it with our…
Read more

Using Flippysox to Measure Sports Performance

What kind of car does an electrician drive? (see answer at the end of the post) Hello and welcome to the second post of the electronic sock series! Today, we will be testing if the positioning of the ZEPP PLAY soccer affects the accuracy of the statistics the zepp says. When bought, the device comes…
Read more

Don’t Inhale These Weed Socks: Thermal Regulation of Hemp and Cotton Socks

Humans have adapted to have areas on their body that are especially suited for releasing heat to keep you cold. In these areas, there is a high volume of blood flow, and that blood passes very close to the skin. One of these areas is the toes. So, with our body great at thermal regulating,…
Read more

Wearable Zepp Soccer Review #1 – Sprint Speed, Number of Sprints, Distance

 Hello and welcome to the first post of the electronic sock series! In this first post, we will be reviewing the ZEPP PLAY soccer (a small strawberry-sized device that goes into a sleeve on the back of your calf) for its accuracy in distance, max sprint speed, and number of sprints. To do this, we…
Read more