Hi
I'm a new runner and I'm starting to get a little more serious. I read that it was important to use non-cotton wicking socks for longer distances so bought some Nike ones because they were cheap. However they don't provide enough cushioning and I'm planning to up my mileage to 40-50/week so I was hoping somone could recommend some good socks. I guess trial and error would be the way to find what's best for me but as a poor student this is out of the question.
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If you're after wicking and cushioned socks then I'd suggest those made by either Thorlo or Hilly. Comfy socks from Smartwool, Wrightsock and Running Bear could also be worth a try. Check out our retailer links for socks!
I had the same problem and went for a pair of Thorlo. What can I say about a pair of socks apart from I find then comfortable.
Well actually after I've run and when I'm in the shower he likes to steal them and chew them. Actually though he's like this with all my socks but doesn't touch the missus'.
however speaking of socks i've been testing loads as i always end up buying a new pair when i go near a running shop. So far my favourites are the ankle version of Wrights Running Lites which are double-skinned socks. they go me through the marathon and all the training with not a blister in sight. I find the Thorlos way too thick - you might even need a larger shoe size to accommodate them.
Mark, why do you bother to get loads of different socks if you think the shoes should be doing the job?
The results so far are:
Thurlos - a bit on the thick side but the lumpy thickness is unnoticeable once my feet get warmed up. I'm not going to buy another pair but I won't throw these ones out.
1000 mile - These are fine if I take the time to get all the wrinkles out before I put my shoes on, but unexpectedly they were the worst of the three pairs for my blisters!
Falke - These are my favourites and I shall be buying more of them. They're comfortable and they solve the blister problem. But they're expensive :-(
But then I was trying socks for comfort and keeping my feet dry and blister-free. I wasn't looking for cushioning because I pay loads for my shoes to that job.
I wonder if cushioning socks might be counter-productive, after all, the shoe manufacturers wouldn't have factored in spongy socks when designing those clever stability/motion-control shoes would they?
Jon - i used to get a new type when i needed new socks so i could try them out for that magical transformation to my running they promised! have now settled down to the Wright Running Lites which are just about perfect except for my new Mizunos which are a v.close fit. I use single-skin coolmax ones for those.
fwiw i found the Thorlos too hot in the summer though obviously i might start changing my mind as the winter approaches.
I have tried Thorlos and 1K miles,not near as good.
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