Just got some Balaga. Unsure if I like them yet.

I have a few pair of Nike socks I picked up from one of their factory outlets. I like them and have used them up to marathon distance with no blisters.

I also use offbrand RBX that I found at TJ Maxx. I love the socks but haven’t ran anything more than 10k so I can’t speak to blisters or comfort beyond that point.

Don't wear socks running (races or in the spring/summer). In the winter - swiftwick cycling socks are great for running, I've found.

drymax socks. since wearing these i have never gone back

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I can’t wear anything but Wrightsock Coolmesh Double layer.

Asics Quick Lyte. The lightest, most comfortable socks I've found. As a bonus they're super cheap and go on sale all the time. I usually find them for $10-12 for a 3-pack. I've tried all the expensive brands and I keep coming back to the Asics.

For a stand alone run, especially a long run, you can't beat INJINJI'S. (toe socks) Not for race day of course as they take some time to slip on. For Ultra Marathons, they will never let you down. They have differing weights and styles. keep those damn toe nails trimmed and they'll last forever too.

I have run sickles for years up to a little over a 10k I just can't quite make a half without blisters. the blisters show up in the arch of my foot from the side of the shoe. I will have to look into trying some of the swiftwick cycling socks.

I agree 100% I have a couple of pair that I run in on the regular. They were an absolute blessing to find when I started training for my first marathon. Like you said though, they are a great race day sock with how long they can take to get on. Maybe I just get a couple more of those and find a pair of something else for race day.

Could be the shoes. More and more are going to mesh. Even altras have all mesh uppers and are great sans socks.

I have really sweaty feet in the summer and I get blisters really easily. I've been wearing these under my normal thin or thick polyester socks. They've been keeping blisters completely at bay. I'm pretty happy with them. Walmart, $3 for 6 pairs. Worth a shot.

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I like the 1000 Mile double layer running socks.

Another vote for the Injinjis. They are by far the most comfortable socks I have ever run in. Make sure you have something else for race day though.

X2 for Wrightsock Double Layer. The only sock i’ll run in.

Injinji's for standalone running!

X3 Wrightsock Double Layer.....nuff said.

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I can't recommend Darn Tough socks enough. I get the 100% wool, they never smell, dry really fast and they have a life time warranty. I tend to rip tear socks around the picky toe area. Just send them back and they send you a new pair!

Balega ultralights. I've sworn by them for almost a decade.

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Another vote for Injinji toe socks.

I don't use socks for Sprints and Olympics. For 70.3 and IM, since I won't be on the podium, I take the extra minute or so to put on the Injinji's.

Which Swiftwick socks are you wearing??? I'm in the Aspire. Definitely not hot for me (I'm running in Houston TX) and they are pretty thin, so I don't see how one can make the comparison to tube socks. They do make different types of socks, some thicker than others. The Aspire line is the thinnest I believe.

As far as the price, I've had one pair develop a hole over the last 3 years. I sent Swiftwick and email since the hole happened within the first 3 uses. They sent me another pair at no charge. Must have just been a defect.

Thin, cheap low cut black athletic socks from either Target or WalMart. If you have only been buying running socks and haven't used a generic sock yet, as silly as it sounds give it a try. I used Balaga for years, awesome socks and super padded. But I would blister in the toe box. Compression socks just don't feel good to me while running. Cheap athletic socks for me work perfect, basically a thin layer between foot and shoe. Put a little body glide on the inner toe box of the sock pre-race for long course.

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Balegas - I have a couple models and forget which ones but they're the bomb.

I have been a huge fan of DeFeet . . . used in my last 17 or so IMs w/ no blisters at all.

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Yes, DeFeet are my favourite also. I’m strictly a runner though, not a triathlete.

Hello Cptnemo and All,

Might give these a try ..... https://basecartel.com/



I like these ....

Have not tried the others yet ....

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AWESOME RESPONSE! Thank you all for your input and options. I have plenty to choose from now and some I haven't thought/heard of. I am going to give it my best shot to try if not most but a lot of the options mentioned.

My feet thank you, my wife won't! STer's are the best.

TBH I don't know off hand. You are probably correct in that the Swiftwick socks that I have probably aren't the aspire. That being the case, it isn't fair to say that they are a "bad" sock to run in. My mother in law being well intentioned when getting them for me for a present probably didn't double check what she was buying and just grabbed them.

I will say they are a comfortable sock to wear. They just get HOT on my feet. I am willing to bet they are one of their "heavier" weight socks that just don't breath like the aspire. I will check them out when I get home. Thanks for the heads up on that.

Yep, these are great... and have spoiled me, in that I can't stand wearing thicker socks anymore. One thing I've found is they seem to shrink a little, so if you're between sizes I'd say go up.

It's not the shoes. I am running in the same style of shoe (Saucony Fastwitch and Kinvara) that I have for the last 4-5yrs. Yes, the uppers materials change over time, these shoes have been very consistent in their materials and I have never noticed a heat retention this bad before.

Case in point, I ran this morning 8+miles in my injinji socks and my feet felt as cool on mile one as they did at mile 8.

I'm happy with whatever sox I get from Target, but with an asics outlet not far away, I could try these out [plus, they'd match my asics shoes]

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Looks like you found your solution. Congrats and happy running!

Seconded the responses for Balega - Specifically Hidden Comfort is all I wear. No complaints, no problems ever.