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Socks or no socks

Bentrain
Bentrain Posts: 41 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
for most of my runs I go sockless. But with a 1/2 iron coming up I keep getting blisters on my feet on long runs. Over the weekend I went with socks and had blisters within 3 miles.

Looking for your 2 cents worth, Thanks

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Are you using moisture wicking athletic socks? I've never gotten a blister from running. I get socks with very cushioned bottoms, and my feet have never been happier. Still have all my toenails, too. :wink:

    I've gotten blisters from walking around in ridiculously high 5" stilettos, sure, but not from running.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I always wear socks....but I never run more than 5k.
  • fastbelly
    fastbelly Posts: 727 Member
    I could never run without socks. Get quality socks though.
  • rider797
    rider797 Posts: 52
    socks socks socks
  • FallonMCal
    FallonMCal Posts: 27
    Yes, wear socks. Go to a running store and buy some good athletic socks. Also make sure your shoes are the correct fit at the running store. Usually your running shoes should be at least a half size if not a full size larger then what you normally wear.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    I always wear socks, but I also am not a long distance runner. Currently training for my 1st 5K :smile: .
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I've run with and without. Mostly based on what I felt like. I've gotten blisters in socks as well as barefoot. Is your foot maybe moving excessively in the shoe?
  • ckmama
    ckmama Posts: 1,668 Member
    quality moisture wicking socks made for running long distances. These aren't cheap but you should get some.
  • trigrrl
    trigrrl Posts: 104 Member
    i always wear socks from my 3km walks right up to running a half marathon
    personally i like wearing them inside out so there is no seam along my toes
  • ingies2011
    ingies2011 Posts: 127 Member
    Try rubbing deoderant (the sort that decreases sweating) on your feet so they don't get so damp.
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    Wear two pairs of thinner socks or get double layer socks (like Wright brand). It gets rid of the friction.
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Not a long distance runner, yet, but am a long distance hiker. I wear two pairs of socks hiking to prevent the rubbing. A tight liner and then a regular hiking sock. Not sure how I'd like it running ough. Other thought is moleskin (or duct tape) on your hot spots...
  • CaptainAmerica1970
    CaptainAmerica1970 Posts: 435
    is the transition time the real question here? moisture wicking socks? lube your feet! lube inside your shoes! try to tie your shoe different, or even different shoes.
  • jbucci1186
    jbucci1186 Posts: 440 Member
    dang, that sucks... are your shoes too big/tied loose? I have to wear socks and tie my shoes tight because if not, i get blisters as well.

    i found this anti-friction stick that you rubbed on before running and it really helped prevent the back of my ankle from bleeding as well as the blisters.
  • kellybones
    kellybones Posts: 281 Member
    Wear two pairs of thinner socks or get double layer socks (like Wright brand). It gets rid of the friction.

    I only run in Wright socks since I discovered them. The double layer really really does reduce friction and minimize blistering. I think at a certain point, blisters may be inevitable but I've done 1/2 marathons in Wright socks and have never had a blister in them. I've also had good success with the Injinji toe socks.

    That being said, I do short runs in my Vibrams sans socks
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