Running Socks
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Running Socks
In the past, I just ran in normal athletic socks. After reading more (including these forums), I bought some wright socks last year for long runs and have bought a few similar brands this year. I never really have had problems with blisters from the old socks, but I wasn't running 20 miles either.
Here's the problem: I hate those socks. They wick away all the sweat - straight into my shoes. My shoes are now disgusting. I can't believe that it makes a difference, but it does. What do you people wear? I'm tired of my shoes being soaking wet a whole day later.
Here's the problem: I hate those socks. They wick away all the sweat - straight into my shoes. My shoes are now disgusting. I can't believe that it makes a difference, but it does. What do you people wear? I'm tired of my shoes being soaking wet a whole day later.
healdgator- Regular
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Re: Running Socks
I've been experimenting around with a bunch of different ones (Nike, Asics primarily but others too) and the ones I currently like most are Balega. See link below. I just bought them because I liked the little stick figure dude but the Ventillator and Enduro ones are my favorites I own now.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=balega+socks&tag=googhydr-20&index=apparel&hvadid=4601212277&ref=pd_sl_38qd9ztqkg_e#
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=balega+socks&tag=googhydr-20&index=apparel&hvadid=4601212277&ref=pd_sl_38qd9ztqkg_e#
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Not socks perse but what I use to dry out my shoes since I live in similar conditions that you do (I live in Houston, TX) is something called Stuffitts Shoe Savers (http://www.stuffitts.com/). They reduce the drying of my shoes from a couple of days down to a couple of hours at most. They reduce the smell as well since it has cedar inside of it. They cost about $20-$25 but are worth every penny.
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Joel H wrote:Not socks perse but what I use to dry out my shoes since I live in similar conditions that you do (I live in Houston, TX) is something called Stuffitts Shoe Savers (http://www.stuffitts.com/). They reduce the drying of my shoes from a couple of days down to a couple of hours at most. They reduce the smell as well since it has cedar inside of it. They cost about $20-$25 but are worth every penny.
Cool - just ordered a couple pair from Amazon - my shoes stink!
But I swear by the Wright Socks Double Layer Anti-Blister Socks - never had a single blister since using them.
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Pete B wrote:Joel H wrote:Not socks perse but what I use to dry out my shoes since I live in similar conditions that you do (I live in Houston, TX) is something called Stuffitts Shoe Savers (http://www.stuffitts.com/). They reduce the drying of my shoes from a couple of days down to a couple of hours at most. They reduce the smell as well since it has cedar inside of it. They cost about $20-$25 but are worth every penny.
Cool - just ordered a couple pair from Amazon - my shoes stink!
Sweet - if you have size 10 1/2 - 12 shoes I have a pair that I can't use (I bought the wrong size) and I can give them to you in January (at the Houston Marathon) if you want. Just let me know.
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Yipes. I was going to suggest Wright Socks, but that's not working out for you. Did you get the types with CoolMesh? Those have worked pretty well for me over the years.
The real key is to avoid cotton. It gets pretty abrasive when it gets wet, and that can mean blisters on longer runs.
The real key is to avoid cotton. It gets pretty abrasive when it gets wet, and that can mean blisters on longer runs.
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Thanks, Joel!
Just ordered a pair
Just ordered a pair
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Mark B wrote:Yipes. I was going to suggest Wright Socks, but that's not working out for you. Did you get the types with CoolMesh? Those have worked pretty well for me over the years.
The real key is to avoid cotton. It gets pretty abrasive when it gets wet, and that can mean blisters on longer runs.
That's what I have. After the first 5 or 6 miles, it feels like I'm running in a puddle. Frankly, I prefer the cotton.
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healdgator wrote:Mark B wrote:Yipes. I was going to suggest Wright Socks, but that's not working out for you. Did you get the types with CoolMesh? Those have worked pretty well for me over the years.
The real key is to avoid cotton. It gets pretty abrasive when it gets wet, and that can mean blisters on longer runs.
That's what I have. After the first 5 or 6 miles, it feels like I'm running in a puddle. Frankly, I prefer the cotton.
I swear by Wright socks--no blisters. I never attributed my wet shoes to the wicking effect, though! My shoes are gross too, and I run on gravel, so they get wet from sweat and then dirty from the road...oh well! Better than blisters!
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How much do you people's feet sweat?!?
But seriously, i use Brooks thin socks, and have no issues. But apparently foot sweat is not an issue for me
But seriously, i use Brooks thin socks, and have no issues. But apparently foot sweat is not an issue for me
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Chris M wrote:I've been experimenting around with a bunch of different ones (Nike, Asics primarily but others too) and the ones I currently like most are Balega. See link below. I just bought them because I liked the little stick figure dude but the Ventillator and Enduro ones are my favorites I own now.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=balega+socks&tag=googhydr-20&index=apparel&hvadid=4601212277&ref=pd_sl_38qd9ztqkg_e#
I run almost exclusively in Balega, but I'm all about hidden comfort style, although I do have some of the other types.
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I wear the Walmart special. They don't typically last but a few washes Thin. Holes after one time wearing them. Lots of air to dry up that sweat!
They do come in pink if you're interested!
They do come in pink if you're interested!
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I go with Balega Hidden Dry Low Cut Socks for the most part. But I also have a few others that I mix in.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-BHDLS.html
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-BHDLS.html
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Nick Morris wrote:I go with Balega Hidden Dry Low Cut Socks for the most part. But I also have a few others that I mix in.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-BHDLS.html
I stopped buying low cut ones as they don't work for all shoes.
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I've heard using anti-persparent on your feet before a run can help. Tried it and it seemed fine, although my feet don't sweat as much as you've described.
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I was having massive blister issues before I switched to the Write Double-Layer sock. I love them. I think the double-layer keeps my shoes from being a mess from the sweat.
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Honestly, though I sweat truckloads, I never noticed a problem with my feet until I switched to these tech running socks.
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Did the cotton socks get drenched instead of the shoes? I have only had a couple of times when my shoes have been soaked from sweat, but that has a lot to do with being in the midwest.healdgator wrote:Honestly, though I sweat truckloads, I never noticed a problem with my feet until I switched to these tech running socks.
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Jim Lentz wrote:Did the cotton socks get drenched instead of the shoes? I have only had a couple of times when my shoes have been soaked from sweat, but that has a lot to do with being in the midwest.healdgator wrote:Honestly, though I sweat truckloads, I never noticed a problem with my feet until I switched to these tech running socks.
They were certainly get nasty, but I never felt like I was running in a marsh.
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Perhaps a tech sock with more meat to it, like the Balaga would work better for you. It would hold more of the sweat in the sock and not transfer it to the shoe liner.healdgator wrote:Jim Lentz wrote:Did the cotton socks get drenched instead of the shoes? I have only had a couple of times when my shoes have been soaked from sweat, but that has a lot to do with being in the midwest.healdgator wrote:Honestly, though I sweat truckloads, I never noticed a problem with my feet until I switched to these tech running socks.
They were certainly get nasty, but I never felt like I was running in a marsh.
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Thanks, will try the balaga.
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healdgator wrote:Thanks, will try the balaga.
You ever try putting plastic bags over your feet?? J/K...you should try the balegas. They make a comfort sock that has more substance for cushioning which would be better than their thinner lightweight model.
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You can put newspaper in your shoes to dry them too. The water will be absorbed into the paper. I do this after a run in the rain.
I wear smartwool socks usually.
I wear smartwool socks usually.
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Joel H wrote:Sweet - if you have size 10 1/2 - 12 shoes I have a pair that I can't use (I bought the wrong size) and I can give them to you in January (at the Houston Marathon) if you want. Just let me know.
Thanks Joel - but I'm a size 9.
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Pete B wrote:Joel H wrote:Sweet - if you have size 10 1/2 - 12 shoes I have a pair that I can't use (I bought the wrong size) and I can give them to you in January (at the Houston Marathon) if you want. Just let me know.
Thanks Joel - but I'm a size 9.
Well lucky for you, Joel, I wear a size 12.
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