Runners advice about socks please xx

Adrenaline_Queen

Best socks to wear??? Are there any that keep your feet dry as I seem to get out in the rain at the moment (not this week granted)

I have a couple of skin to skin socks, going to get some more, but before I do, thought I would ask all you lovely people out there...

My new trainers I cant wear without socks, I like to train sometimes in them at the gym to see what my feet are like after, then I know I will be able to run in them without any problem xx

Just a thought... xx

RTricia

I'm waiting forward to hear the answers to this as I sit here with blistered toes.

deathstarclock

THICK

Edit: if you have blisters, could be the size of your shoes. Perhaps too narrow of a shoe on a wide foot...

moran1917

the running room and like stores have special socks for running. they are two thins layers of sock. the layers rub against each other instead of your skin so you are less prone to blisters. as for keeping dry, don't think they invented socks that keep your feet dry...going to have to look at shoes for that.

taso42

I love my SmartWool running socks.
I've heard really good things about Balega too, but haven't tried them.

Kolohe71

Run Barefoot....

BobbyDaniel

For day to day or gym work outs I wear the bamboo fabric socks from Sam's club, not sure the brand. For running I have some made by Gold Toe that I bought from Academy that I love and after 6 months I am now finding are wearing out. They weren't very expensive, but well worth it.

chuckyp

I like Drymax socks. I use both the regular running quarter sock as well as their trail running sock. I have even used them during activities where my feet get completely submerged and they dry pretty quickly.

bobcatsmom

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my zulu socks - got them at the Big Peach Running Company in Atlanta and they are the BEST socks ever:drinker: :bigsmile: you can buy them online as well - I bought a 3-pack at the store and found myself going to them everytime I put on any kind of tennis shoe/sneaker. Asked for another 3 pack for my birthday, and I'd wear them every day if I could get away with sneakers at work! I've recommended them to lots of my friends, and every single one of them raves about them as well. They are a bit "cushy", but in all the right places. :flowerforyou:

Adrenaline_Queen

I'm waiting forward to hear the answers to this as I sit here with blistered toes.

For blisters
http://www.feetlife.co.uk/Buy-Online/Compeed-Plaster-for-Blister-Medium/343
My twins used to iceskate... WE got that one sorted a long time ago xx

Adrenaline_Queen

THICK

Edit: if you have blisters, could be the size of your shoes. Perhaps too narrow of a shoe on a wide foot...

Not wearing thick socks to run miles in! I have freinds who have lost toe nails... That is why I am asking on here! But thank you for your advice xx

Adrenaline_Queen

http://www.jtote.com/product_info.php/drymax-mens-womens-lightweight-mesh-running-mini-crew-socks-p-363523?currency=GBP&osCsid=32trd99h29k5jpih5nqqk0f6s1

Wow £50 for a pair of socks... But I suppose if I am going to do this, this is my treat for my feet...

Thank you all for your advice xx

It is nice to have advice from those who have tried before! Thanks again xx

Adrenaline_Queen

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my zulu socks - got them at the Big Peach Running Company in Atlanta and they are the BEST socks ever:drinker: :bigsmile: you can buy them online as well - I bought a 3-pack at the store and found myself going to them everytime I put on any kind of tennis shoe/sneaker. Asked for another 3 pack for my birthday, and I'd wear them every day if I could get away with sneakers at work! I've recommended them to lots of my friends, and every single one of them raves about them as well. They are a bit "cushy", but in all the right places. :flowerforyou:

Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:bigsmile:

mbroeckelmanpost

I don't know that they will help with dryness in the rain, but Asics Intensity Low socks (I order them at Holabirdsports.com) are my preferred socks for my long runs and have never given me blisters-- a very snug fit with a bit of cushioning. I also like the C9 socks (at target), but they're a little thinner and have sometimes been problematic on really long runs.

maserati185

I can't speak from experience - haven't bought any *yet* - but I ran at UROC (the "trailrunner championship") this week and injiinji was promoting their stuff. They are apparently serious about their "performance toesocks". All they do is socks so that's what I thought of when I saw your post.

stevierayvaughn

Feetures performance socks (feeturesbrand dot com) are excellent. Thin, wicking and low friction.