Wicking vs. DryMax

If you haven't noticed, MOZO offers socks as well as shoes. Is it just because everyone knows socks and shoes belong together? Well, actually MOZO Shoes and MOZO Socks could very well constitute the ultimate dynamic duo--and here's why:

(The following excerpt was taken from this website.)

"Drymax: Drymax Socks and fiber Technology

Drymax has completely revolutionized the way that we think about socks.

Most sport sock manufacturers claim that their socks wick the moisture away from the foot quickly. While this may be true to some extent, the question is, where does that moisture go? The fabric in a sock that wicks sweat away allows the moisture to adhere to the sock, which ultimately makes the sock wet. The sock may dry quickly when laid out in the sun, but that doesn't help you while your foot is inside of a boot. Wicking fibers require evaporation to dry and little of this happens in the closed environment of sport footwear.

Drymax has devised a fabric which forces the water through the sock and away from the foot. This helps keep the foot dry inside the boot. This may seem like it's been the goal of every sock manufacturer out there all along, but the science to make this happen has never been there before to do it right. Drymax is the first sock manufacturer to really do it right. The socks do exactly what they're supposed to do. They help keep your feet dry!"

And who wouldn't want dry feet when you're running to and fro around the kitchen, or around the hotel, hospital--you name it? In case it still doesn't make sense as to how these socks work exactly, check out the demo video below from DryMax.

Don't listen to us... Listen to the chefs!

We all know that times are tough nowadays, and laying down more cash for a pair of work shoes may not be top on your list of necessities. However, we'd like to argue that this may be exactly what you need to do. But, please, don't take our word for it... Australian Chef, Matthew Godge, creator of ProChef360.com, has been in the culinary business for more than 21 years and knows what works in a kitchen and what doesn't.

His blog post, "Looking for the Right Chef Shoe," clearly spells out the importance of finding a shoe that cushions well and has all the standard slip resistance a chef shoe should have. If you were ever on the fence about spending a little more for better quality, listen to Chef Godge:

"...your pairs of chef shoes should always provide you with the best protection, comfort and satisfaction. In terms of quality, you should never settle for less. Remember that chef shoes are necessities and never luxuries; so, grab that pair of chef shoes that you love and always dream of. This can reduce body fatigue and other work-related stresses and most of all, can make you feel relieved inside and out."

Mozo Shoes are made specifically with those aims in mind. With a dual-density mid-sole, and our Triple Fit System designed to customize your fit, we are confident that our shoes are more comfortable than any others; and at the end of the day your feet, legs and back will feel better than other work shoes at the end of a long shift. We pride ourselves on ultimate slip-resistance as well-- And with all that, we also make our shoes to last. We know that you work hard, and your shoes should, too. That's why we're here, providing you with Shoes that Serve.

To read Chef Matthew Godge's full article, Click Here.

Self-Cleaning Outsole

If you've ever baked a cake before, you probably know that the combination of water and flour on the floor can be deadly. Ok, well maybe not "deadly," per se, but definitely dangerous and slippery. Well, what if your job is in a bake house? You don't want to be "walking on eggshells" all day at work just to avoid slipping.

As you probably already know, slip-resistance is a key element in choosing a shoe for the food service industry. There are plenty of options out there, and they all claim to be the best slip-resistant outsole for any surface.

However, we have realized two things:

1. Not all surfaces are alike.
   
2. Not all work environments are alike.

That's why we have created two different outsoles. Our Executive line (Biz Lo, Guru, Four Gore) features a self-cleaning outsole. The wide lugs flex and remove larger particulate matter from the shoe. Workers in bakeries and meat departments have found this design extremely helpful.


Whether you're working with flour, dough, pieces of meat, or fat, the self-cleaning outsole will still provide you with the traction you need at work. Not only does our outsole design provide excellent traction in these kinds of environments, but you are also going to receive premium comfort from MOZO shoes.

Check out some of our video testimonials from Whole Foods bakehouse workers for proof.

Adam (the PBS of the Whole Foods Rocky Mt. bake house) shares why he recommends Mozo over his other shoe vendors.

Marisela tells us (Spanish with subtitles) why after six months, she still loves her Mozos.

Lacrosse Team in MOZO Socks

As we have stated before, everybody here at MOZO loves sports. We recently decided to support the Ponderosa High School lacrosse team by providing MOZO socks. We would have loved to give them some of our shoes, but we’re pretty sure that would have given them a competitive disadvantage. Ponderosa is just a quick 10 minute drive south of our office and we are excited about the season they have been having.

Since the socks have high-performance Drymax technology, the guys love that their feet stay dry and they do not get hotspots or blisters. To learn more about Drymax technology, check out the Drymax website.

Biz Lo lasted over 9 months

MOZO President, Stuart Jenkins, wanted to test the longevity of a pair of MOZO shoes prior to the company re-launch last June. Eric Hellriegel, the managing partner of Skeeter Barnes, was the chosen candidate at Stuart’s favorite restaurant in his home state of Nebraska. The agreement was that Eric would send the shoes back for inspection after he had worn them for a few months.

Well, Eric started wearing his MOZO shoes in June of 2008, and we just recently got them back at our office here in Denver. That’s a little over 9 months of testing the comfort, durability, and slip-resistance in the restaurant environment.

How many hours did Eric log on his pair of Biz Lo shoes? Well, Eric estimates that he wore them for 10 - 12 hours a day, 60+ hours a week, for 9 straight months. Conservatively, that’s a whopping 2,160 hours walking and standing in his MOZO shoes! Eric also estimates that he walks somewhere between 3/4 to 1 mile every hour when he’s working at the restaurant. That’s about 60 miles every week. Eric plans on using his pedometer for his next MOZO trial to get a more accurate reading of his mileage.

Eric mentioned that he struggled with with leg fatigue before he tried out the Biz Lo shoes. “My feet and calves would throb at the end of the day”. Well, after wearing his Biz Lo shoes for a short amount of time, Eric noticed a significant decrease in his leg fatigue and he felt much better at the end of his work-day. Crashing on the couch to rest his feet wasn’t a necessity when he got home anymore, although it was still a nice reward after a long day.

Just imagine, one pair of shoes providing both safety and comfort. Now, it should be noted that Eric has worn just about every kind of work shoe under the sun including more recently Skechers, Doc Martins, and Shoes for Crews. The pair of MOZO shoes “were far superior and they held up much better from the upper to the outsole”.

“I am never going back to a pair of Skechers or Shoes for Crews for work”.

The next time you’re driving across Nebraska on I-80, stop by for some great BBQ and say “hi” to Eric for us.

Profile view of Biz Lo size 10

Biz Lo after 9 months of wear


Slip-resistant Executive Line Outsole

Ohio State University vs. The University of Michigan

Where have our MOZO shoes been recently? Well, now that the NCAA basketball tournament is over, we wanted to get in the spirit of the upcoming football season. Yes, we know it is still months away, but everybody here loves sports.

Recently, we visited two Big 10 rival stadiums. Ohio State University vs. University of Michigan. The Buckeyes vs. the Wolverines. Which stadium do you like better? Which team is going to have a better upcoming season?

April Fool’s Day!

It’s April 1, 2009, also known as April Fool’s day! Everybody here at MOZO is wondering if you were able to pull off any successful April Fool’s hoaxes on your co-workers, friends, or family members today. Feel free to post your stories here on our blog!

In the meantime, we hope that the following links will provide you with some inspiration for next year’s April 1st.

Top April Fool’s day hoaxes April 1, 2009

Top 100 April Fool’s Day hoaxes of all time!

Enjoy, and have a great day!

- your friends at MOZO