Globe editor Andy Rosen compared common brands in head-to-head matchups aimed at helping you get the best bang for your buck. Here’s what he found.

Neoprene socks and booties should also afford you more grip and prolong the time you can spend in cold water before your toes start to go numb. You’ll find two of coach Helen’s favourite picks below, ...

My swimsuit clung to my body in a freezing clinch beneath my Dryrobe. My body shivered uncontroll­ably as I tried – and failed – to put on my hat and pull on socks and gloves. I couldn’t hold the ...

If you’re keen to keep swimming through winter but haven’t done so before, there are a few things you’ll need to get – namely, cold water swimming gear. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best cold ...

Socks are a part of our daily life, but most of us don’t think much about them. We grab a pair, slip them on, and get moving. But have you ever wondered if the socks you wear actually matter? From ...

UPPER DARBY — Lifeguards at Aronimink Swim Club, 1180 Dermond Road, Drexel Hill, recently collected 202 pairs of socks. Members donated the socks during the swim club’s annual Christmas in July Sock ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Runners in part of Lycoming County kicked off Independence Day with a 5K. More than 100 people took part in the Firecracker 5K at Heshbon Park in Loyalsock Township. The race ...

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Tristan Kennedy marvels at the cold-water swimmers braving Dublin’s renowned Forty Foot, and the kit you need to do it yourself They gather here every day, without fail, come rain or shine, in winter ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

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