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The Importance of Socks

slp51
slp51 Posts: 201 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
i never thought socks were an important component to an effective workout. I was wrong! Recently I was fitted for a new running shoe (Brooks-but I don't run, LOL). We were having problems finding a comfortable shoe for me. I was wearing athletic socks and the sales person said my socks are too big. She threw in a pair of Balega that I LOVE. She also recommended Feetures, which I also bought. I wear a size small.

Do you agree? What brand of socks do you prefer?

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  • ScrAgnX
    ScrAgnX Posts: 368 Member
    I would agree better quality socks make activity more comfortable. I've gotten some blend material socks from Target (C9 brand) that I like, and some smart wool socks too.

    They allow my feet to breathe easier, and keeps my feet from feeling so hot and sweaty.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    I love my swiftwick socks.
  • fireguychris
    fireguychris Posts: 58 Member
    i workout in bare feet...
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I have a pair of Balegas and agree they are nice. Also a few New Balance and others I do not know the brands of. I probably have 18 pairs of socks just for exercising.
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    I like the Feetures socks a lot; I used to use them when the only colors you got were white and blue stitching or black with yellow stitching. I love all the color options that are available now! I like the ones without the arch support (or at least far less arch support) because the arch compression gives me horrible aches in my feet.

    I used to get socks that were designed specifically for the shoe I run in, but the company stopped making them. They were my absolutely favorite socks, but I wore through 2 of my 3 pairs last summer/fall. It's been sad trying to find a worthy replacement.

    Tl;dr: Socks are super duper important and I feel strongly about them.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Barefoot in the dojo.

    Cotton socks work for me for everything else. Nothing fancy. Just plain white cotton crew socks. I buy men's because they are usually thicker. In the winter I like wool when I need to be outdoors for a while.
  • cosmichvoyager
    cosmichvoyager Posts: 237 Member
    I like balega but only the thin ones that go above the ankle :) they're great!
  • Aemely
    Aemely Posts: 694 Member
    Made in USA Thorlos socks!!

    You can pick the sock for your activity (walking, long distance walking, running, etc.). Be sure to wash inside out w/ fabric softener to extend the life. You can get them on sale a few times a year when they do a buy 3 get 1 free sale, but I highly recommend them for anyone with foot pain.

    Note that the long distance walking socks are THICK so they will not fit in tight shoes. :smile:

    http://www.thorlo.com/
  • trusty48
    trusty48 Posts: 75 Member
    As a hiker, I'm all about good socks. Nothing like experiencing sock failure 5 miles into a 10 mile hike to drive home the importance of socks :/

    My favorites are the Darn Tough wool socks followed by the Thorlos. The Darn Tough coolmax socks are good too but not quite as durable as the wool. I wear them for all exercise, not just hiking. Also, there is nothing wrong with a finely woven wool sock for exercise- they breathe and won't make your feet hot.

    If anybody wants to order the Darn Tough socks, just know that they run a little small and have very little 'give' to them since they are so finely knitted.

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