Thorlo Running Socks

Lesa_Sass
Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, these are my favorite all time running socks and the last pair I bought 3 years ago were starting to run thin, so I decided to go to ****s (di cks Sporting goods) Sunday to get a couple more pair. I got there and saw that the price had gone from 12 bucks a pair to 14. So I got a hair up my crawl and only bought one and decided to search on line to find them cheaper.

So after a quick google search I came upon Al Imperfect Sock outlet. It is where they sell the ones not perfect enough to sell at the retail shops for 8.99 A PAIR! I ordered 3 pair and they came in 2 days. I can not find where they are imperfect as they look and feel like the perfect ones to me.

I just wanted to share this site with you guys: http://als.sock-outlet.com/main/ because 4 bucks a pair on socks adds up for those of us who wear thorlos.

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  • iluvco3
    iluvco3 Posts: 98 Member
    I'm not a runner, but love those socks. My feet are narrow and the extra padding in the heel and ball of the sock really helps. I have only one pair and the rest of the time I have to wear 2 pair of other socks I have.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    Those are great socks. I found some at Marshalls for $7 or $8 and pick up a couple of pairs.
  • mmk137
    mmk137 Posts: 833 Member
    you are lucky they are so cheap, they fetch up to $30 here in Australia.
  • eating4me
    eating4me Posts: 239 Member
    Thanks for sharing! I love those socks, too!
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    you are lucky they are so cheap, they fetch up to $30 here in Australia.

    HOLY COW! We are going to Australia next year on Holiday, maybe I should bring a few dozen to sell on the street. :happy:

    I was tickled pink to find them at that price. They are such good socks.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    bumping for the night time crowd. I love me a good deal and love to share when I find them. A runners feet deserve Thorlos.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Bumping for the Saturday running crowd
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    I'm just tired of socks that squeeze my legs to the point where they leave a permanent indention in my skin. Think these might help?
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    I'm just tired of socks that squeeze my legs to the point where they leave a permanent indention in my skin. Think these might help?

    Oh yeah, they are super soft. I have had mine on all day and have no indentions. If you are a runner then they are a must, they make you feel like you are walking on little clouds.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Thorlos ROCK!
  • janf15
    janf15 Posts: 242 Member
    They look comfortable - but I am sticking with my smart wool socks.
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    They look comfortable - but I am sticking with my smart wool socks.

    I haven't tried Thorlos, but Swiftwick Pulse and Drymax Hyper Thin socks are significantly better than the competing Smart Wool PhD ultra-light socks. My three Marathons were run in Switfwick Pulse Zero socks. Actually, I think all of the races I've done have been in those socks since I found them, which was unfortunately after I had purchased many pairs of Smart Wool socks.
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Thanks for the info. I love Thorlos.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Thank you. They make amazing hiking socks, too.
  • LauritaS767
    LauritaS767 Posts: 71 Member
    I'll have to check them out. I've been wearing just regular sports socks from Wal-Mart and for the most part they do the trick, but I happened to do 19k today and ended up with a blister on my toe.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    I don't know if they have changed the composition of the socks (I know they have lot more styles). but I have worn Ultimax socks from Wigwam for years.

    One of the reasons I have worn them for years is that they take forever to wear out. The oldest ones are getting a little thin in spots (they are still the old Ultimax brand, before Wigwam acquired the company), but I have been wearing them probably close to 10 years.

    Thorlos are excellent as well, but I always found the cushioning too thick to be comfortable for me, The Wigwams are a little thinner in the toes. They wick moisture like a champ--I have not had a blister in I don't know how many years. We had some serious flooding in our neighborhood last Thursday. I took Marley out for a walk and got stuck in a couple of spots where we either had to completely backtrack or else walk through some 6" deep puddles. I decided to keep on going through the water. I was wearing some Wigwams and after the initial shock of getting my feet soaked in a cold puddle, they warmed right up and I was able to keep on going for another 30 minutes or so with absolutely no discomfort.

    It can be a shock to pay $8-$12 for one pr of workout socks, but, considering the wear I have gotten from mine (and I'm sure the Thorlos last just as long), the price is an absolute steal. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to EVER wear cotton socks.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    These are the best running socks I have found. http://www.feeturesbrand.com/

    They seem to be nearly indestructable and are very comfortable.

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