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Best Running Socks?

 

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Mighty Mouse

Oct 7, 08 15:36

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what are your favorite socks to run in?; i'm looking to replace a few pairs of my own


SeattleTK

Oct 7, 08 15:44

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Here's a recent review from my blog:

http://dumbfocus.wordpress.com/...-wigwam-sock-review/

Travis
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Tri2HaveFun

Oct 7, 08 15:45

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Injinji socks rock!
Don

Tri-ing to have fun. Anything else is just a bonus!


Garc

Oct 7, 08 15:55

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Asics socks of various styles have served me very well.


Mike_P

Oct 7, 08 16:27

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The Wright sock "Running" model has been very good to me.

http://www.wrightsock.com/running.html


perfcctionist

Oct 7, 08 16:49

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i second injinji socks... the separate toes are pretty weird at first, but if ultra runners who run in mega heat (badwater / marathon des sables) endorse them, they might be good...

tried 'em out -- trained for & ran 5 marathons in them... no blistering or movement -- ever... they are comfy...
Cherri B.
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spotticus

Oct 7, 08 18:27

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My vote is the asics kinsei

And not just cause they look cool (which they do), very comfy and feel fast (im ok if its all in my head)


munckee

Oct 7, 08 18:35

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I tried a pair of Nike Elite Running socks recently (the $12 version; they make about 3 or 4 variations) and they're pretty awesome.


NateC

Oct 7, 08 18:39

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DeFeet Speede.
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The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far as is needed? - Il Duce; Boondock Saints

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swimfan

Oct 7, 08 18:42

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SMARTWOOL


bmas

Oct 7, 08 18:42

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Another vote for the Wigwam Ultimax. Never had a blister, after 10 marathons.

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matti58

Oct 7, 08 18:56

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I love Injinji socks.


Macho Grande

Oct 7, 08 18:59

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x2 for the Kinsei sock. I used to be an Injini guy, but the Asics Kinsei is much better in weight, wicking, and comfort.
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PinkCrush

Oct 7, 08 19:03

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In Reply To:
SMARTWOOL
x2. I ran the TCM in heavy rain and Smartwool last weekend and had no blisters, no pain in my feet, no problems. I wish I could swaddle my quads in Smartwool now.


trick_19

Oct 7, 08 19:23

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I like DeFeet, and sole socks.


Daremo

Oct 7, 08 19:48

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DeFeet socks rock.

I'm a big fan of the Gu logo'd ones (for obvious reasons).
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ghc19127

Oct 7, 08 20:22

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I had been running in WrightSocks, Throlo's were too thick. I received a pair of Wigwam inGenius socks at a race and liked those a little better.


EDIT: I hadn't run into Injinji socks or must not have been paying attention. Well, all the posts got me curious and it looks to me like the inGenius is Wigwam's attempt at a knock-off.


(This post was edited by ghc19127 on Oct 8, 08 5:49)


Frank Day

Oct 8, 08 0:44

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In Reply To:
what are your favorite socks to run in?; i'm looking to replace a few pairs of my own
If you have proper fitting shoes you don't need socks for running. Socks only absorb water which makes the foot heavier, which can only slow you down, in my opinion.
Frank, Inventor of PowerCranks
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petalduck

Oct 8, 08 1:16

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Smartwool Phd by far for me, Iniji are good I alternate them in one or two days a week.


DavidK

Oct 8, 08 2:05

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X3 (X4?) for Smartwool. Smartwool for all riding and running, from summer through winter. David K


Andrew69

Oct 8, 08 2:19

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Injinji for me....


mahonef

Oct 8, 08 4:17

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another Injinji fan here.


obi-one

Oct 8, 08 5:34

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Another vote for the defeet speede. Feetures aren't bad either
The thinner the better


ADDGirl

Oct 8, 08 6:00

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Can't believe no one has mentioned Balega socks yet--my favorite by far. Seamless, come in different weights so whether you like thin, thick, or somewhere in between you can find a pair you like. Love them.

http://www.balegasports.com/home.asp


ghc19127

Oct 8, 08 6:01

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Re: Best Running Socks? [Frank Day] [In reply to] Can't Post

In Reply To:
In Reply To:
what are your favorite socks to run in?; i'm looking to replace a few pairs of my own
If you have proper fitting shoes you don't need socks for running. Socks only absorb water which makes the foot heavier, which can only slow you down, in my opinion.
I start to get blisters at around 10 miles without socks. I have one foot a little smaller than the other and the socks seem to cushion the difference. More importantly, the socks tend to ease the rough edges on the inside of the shoe where there is stitching or different materials overlap. You think a shoe company might come up with an integrated sock or make the inside look as smooth and pretty as the outside.

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