A FRESH CO-LAB WITH LE BENT
We've combined forces with Australia's leading female ultra-trail athlete to bring you the Lucy Bartholomew Pro Model Sock! It combines our signature blend with a few creative flourishes.     We caught up with Lucy to talk about her new sock - check out the interview below: Your le bent pro model sock, tell us more! What was the idea or inspiration behind that?When I was approached about col...
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LE BENT CROWNED KING OF THE SOCKS
Boutique Aussie Brand Takes Gold at ORWM18   (Denver, CO) While all eyes have remained focused on Australian skiers and snowboarders winning medals in Pyeonchang, an Aussie team of a different sort has brought home gold from another fiercely competitive international showdown. le bent, Australia’s beloved makers of high-performance and ultra-comfortable socks and base layers, has been crowned ...
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"THEY ARE HONESTLY THE MOST  KICK-ASS SOCKS IN THE WORLD"
See what Jon Olsson says about our socks.   Jon Olsson needs no introduction. He is indisputably one of the best freestyle skiers in the world. From inventing new tricks througout his career to double digit Xgames medals.  He lives the life of luxury so there's no surprise that le bent socks are one of his "favourite things in the world." Click here for the full video and Jon's latest trip to ...
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THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE WITHIN  2HRS OF SYDNEY
For 3 weeks every year, the Blue Mountains are alive with fireflies.    Our buddies over at We Are Explorers continue to find Narnia throughout Australia.  Joel Johnsson, one of We Are Explorers featured explorers captured the magic of this yearly spectacle.  "So, if the twinkling lights of a field of fireflies capture your imagination as strongly as they did mine, just over an hour from Sydne...
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GEAR REVIEW - DEFINITIVE HIKE CREW
"and even after such a sweaty climb, my feet were dry."   Our buddies over at We Are Explorers put our Definitive Hike sock through it's paces. The review was no surprise to us, nonetheless, we're super stoked they performed the way they were designed to.     Click here for our Definitive Hike Crew socks.   Click here to see the full review - https://weareexplorers.co/gear-review-le-bent-def...
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THE BEST SOCK IN SKIING IS NOW THE BEST SOCK IN RUNNING
Ultimate comfort and maximum performance run after run.   Founded by old friends. Mateship, good times and a shared passion for all things snow and outdoors is what defines le bent. It’s what we love most. We originally set out to create the ultimate ski sock inspired by the deep knowledge gained from years of technical boot fitting and on the ground professional skiing experience. We witnesse...
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EMOTIONAL TIES TO THE BEAUTY OF THE AUSSIE BACKCOUNTRY
"So grateful for the opportunity to chase this dream!"   Our team rider Coen Benni-Faull recently teamed up with We Are Explorers venturing deep into the Australian backcountry.  These are the Aussie Alps like you've never seen before.   "Losing my Dad at such a young age gave me the fire up the backside to get out and chase a lifestyle I want to live and inspiration to put my own happiness fi...
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BIG MOUNTAIN SKIING IN AUSTRALIA... YOU BET
"So grateful for the opportunity to chase this dream!"   le bent team rider Coen Bennie-Faull on his winning line at the Buller X. After a tantalizing wait all winter for snow and weather conditions to align the first “Buller X” extreme freeride competition got underway at Mt Buller yesterday afternoon in superb spring conditions. Australia’s freshest elite snowsports freeride event took plac...
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THE ROOF OF AUSTRALIA, RETRACING OUR ALPINE PAST.
We at Le Bent were humbled to take part in this amazing adventure with great mates, following in the footsteps of the early Australian alpine explorers.   Over 3 weeks of camping, skiing and snowboarding on the main range with several different groups including our Line-Up members Chris Booth (expedition leader), Nate Johnston, Nic Harvey, Kieran McLaughlin, Watkin McLennan, Simon Dawes Blonde...
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