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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/
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Tri2HaveFun
Oct 7, 08 15:45
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Injinji socks rock!
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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...
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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Oct 7, 08 18:42
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SMARTWOOL
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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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Oct 7, 08 19:03
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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.
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Oct 8, 08 0:44
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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.
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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.
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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
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Oct 8, 08 2:19
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Injinji for me....
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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
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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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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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