The PDX shift test · Portland International Airport · PDX
One shift.
Two socks.
Your call.
Your usual sock on the left. SickFit on the right. Work your shift and tell us how each side feels.
Employees: start with the before-shift survey.Managers: see the manager kit
The test
Same shift. Same shoes. A side-by-side comparison.
Each foot tells you something. Pay attention to both.
This side is your baseline. Check in on it through the shift:
- Comfort under your heel and the ball of your foot
- Whether the sock slips, bunches, or needs pulling up
- How hot or damp the foot feels by clock-out
- How tired or heavy the foot and leg feel
Compare this side with your left as you work:
- Arch compression: A snug hold around the middle of your foot.
- Cushioned bottom: A softer layer under your heel and the ball of your foot.
- Moisture wicking: Moves sweat away from your skin.
- No-slip cuff: Stays up without pulling it back into place.
SickFit felt better, your usual sock felt better, or they felt the same. Every answer is useful.
Meet your pilot sock
Every feature has a job.
Your pilot sock is the SickFit Light Weight Compression Boot. Here is what each feature is designed to do—and why it matters when you spend the day standing and moving.
No-Slip Rib
Everyone hates a sock that slides down by noon. This one stays up all day.
Arch Compression
Holds your arch so it isn't aching by hour eight.
Energy Return
Absorbs the shock so your legs don't have to.
Reinforced Heel & Toe
That pinky-toe and heel rub everyone deals with? Fixed.
Moisture Wicking & Breathable
Pulls sweat and heat out, so feet don't end the day damp.
Cushioned Bottom
An added layer between your feet and the hard ground.
Quick answers
Before you clock in.
What if I do not notice a difference?
Say so. "About the same" is a useful answer.
What if my shift ends after midnight?
Use your shift's start date on both surveys.
What if I take the sock off early?
Take the after-shift survey anyway. Note how long you wore it and why you stopped.
Who can answer questions?
Your SSP pilot coordinator, or email support@sickfitofficial.com.
What happens to my answers?
You use a pilot code, not your name or employee ID. Answers are combined with your coworkers' answers before results are shared with SSP and other employers. Your name is never included. Taking part is voluntary.
For managers
Set your team up.
Four touchpoints. Most of it happens at the huddle.
Other employers: want to run this with your crew? See how a crew pilot works or read how a 30-day crew test works.
About SickFit
Built by someone who stood for a living.
SickFit was founded by Paden Sickles, a 12-year U.S. Army veteran who spent long days on concrete and couldn't find a sock that held up. SickFit makes compression socks for people who spend 10 or more hours a day on their feet. Read the full story
- 150,000+
- pairs sold
- 30+
- states with retail placement
Need anything?
Questions about the pilot, sizing, or your socks. Email us and we'll get back to you.