In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is ...

In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by making a sacrifice – of their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

You can’t run, of course, without a good pair of running shoes. But what goes between your feet and your shoes—a pair of the best running socks—is crucial for a comfortable, effective workout. Socks ...