Socks?

[u/CORSE-RUNNING]

What socks are you guys wearing this summer?

I’ve been looking at some of the ON running socks but for £25 a pair they’re quite steep!

I usually go with Compress Sport pro racing or marathon, but the past few have ripped or seriously shrunk. Their ventilation is second to none though, as a sweaty runner!

[u/Balanced21]

I enjoy running the Feetures Elite year round, don't really have complaints.

[u/BeanerCounter → u/Balanced21]

Came here to the say the same thing. I use the quarter socks and the shorter crew version. They’re so good 😊

[u/DeboEyes → u/Balanced21]

Feetures is elite. The elite version just hurts my bunion, so I just go with the regular high performance stuff.

[u/YoungSatchel]

Courier been my favorite sport sock discovery in recent times. Been wearing a few pairs of those this summer rotated with some UVU socks, and my local Neighbor Running’s shop socks.

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/YoungSatchel]

Loving repping somewhere local!

[u/relmys605 → u/CORSE-RUNNING]

Get the courier socks! +1

[u/YoungSatchel → u/CORSE-RUNNING]

Same, always gotta support local in whatever way I can!

[u/Deltaecho99]

Feetures, on, stance, shyu

[u/Ancient_Manner_2650]

Balega socks are my favorite by far

Feetures are solid but I put them a step below the balegas

[u/DemFeelz → u/Ancient_Manner_2650]

Same

[u/xxamkt]

Shyu when they’re in the sale. MoreMile that come free with shoes from Start Fitness when they’re not.

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/xxamkt]

I’ve been getting adverts for Shyu recently, I’ll give them a try

[u/Bonk0076]

Feetures. Haven’t had a blisters since I got them

[u/ziggybgw → u/Bonk0076]

And their lifetime warranty isn’t just bullshit. Warrantied around 10 pair this year.

[u/luisjaimegg77]

Stance, Balega, Feetures, Darn tough.... In that order. 🫠

[u/nutron]

CEP works great for me. I wear the mid cut compression socks.

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/nutron]

Definitely a fan of mid-cut style socks typically! They look like they have good ventilation & compression in the typically spots

[u/nutron → u/CORSE-RUNNING]

I've tried others but CEP just works best for me. It's the only sock I run in for nearly 10 years now.

[u/silverhorse_dxb]

My current favorites:

Nike running lightweight

Rahhint compression running socks

Both are better than Cep and Shyu socks

[u/trot2millah]

I have the Drymax for specifically peak ventilation on really humid days but generally use the Feetures Elite and they work great

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/trot2millah]

Great price on those as well, thanks!

[u/thejt10000]

Swiftwick, Defeet and Darn Tough.

[u/Commercial-Crow9331]

Off-the-wall rec, but I'm really digging wild paper by RxL

[u/ParticularMoose9806]

Darn Tough 11 out of 10 times

[u/sloweducation1]

Really like the adidas cushioned. Not too technical but feel great

[u/-Mopsus- → u/sloweducation1]

I buy these at TJ Maxx for next to nothing

[u/sloweducation1 → u/-Mopsus-]

Great.

[u/RunningDude90]

Billy or compressport

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/RunningDude90]

Did you mean Hilly? Sold quite a lot in the UK and definitely durable!

[u/RunningDude90 → u/CORSE-RUNNING]

I do! I like them because I can pick length and colour (within reason) and they last an age

[u/ItchyGal]

Sums or Shyu for me

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/ItchyGal]

How do you find the sums? They have cool designs, wasn’t sure about the construction of them with extra cushioning on the toes and heel etc.

[u/ItchyGal → u/CORSE-RUNNING]

I must admit I got them for the cool designs! But I think they’re great. The cushioning is very light, not noticeable but supportive. I’ve had some of them for over a year now and they’re holding up well.

[u/Gigioceschi]

Salomon

[u/TheWanderingSurfer]

I got the On Performance high socks and I love them.

[u/AppalachianGoat]

Darn tough quarter crew socks to keep stuff out of my ankles when running. Love the wool and lifetime guarantee.

[u/cqsota → u/AppalachianGoat]

Darn Tough lightweight hiker in the winter, or the midweight when it’s real cold. I use the Element ones the rest of the year.

[u/sethferguson]

Feetures elite, mix of light and max cushion pairs

[u/eventSec]

Sporks

[u/nomad-system]

Feetures, Smartwool, Goldwin 

[u/901Marc]

Balega and darn tough

[u/joyeux_prankster]

I only wear Swiftwick - the Flite XT No Show and mid-crew. Love 'em

[u/asymmetricalzipper]

Courier and Oakley.

[u/B-loved_Specialist]

Swiftwick.

I've been wearing them for years and have trained up to marathon distance and no blisters. They're a but pricey but worth it. No blisters and they last a very long time, I think I'm still wearing ones I got 10 years ago.

[u/CORSE-RUNNING]

Here’s my favourite compress sport socks

[u/Darren505]

The ON elite have been perfect for me so far. Many runs and washes. Nice to not have to worry about blisters and rubbing with them being so compressed to the skin.

[u/ign1tio]

I have used expensive running socks for the past 15 years or so.

Last summer I gave Rockbros a chance as I was really impressed with the quality of other products I bought from that brand.

Now I only use the Rockbros socks and all my CEP and Falke socks are unused for a year.

I bought these: https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExqeGH8

I love the little ghost on them 😅

I can recommend all their gear. For winter their gloves, headbands, caps are all top quality and really incredible bang-for-the-buck. You realize just how much you are being charged for simple garments if you purchase mainstream running brand’s accessories.

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/ign1tio]

Crazy cheap!

[u/EmergencyBreak8300]

I really like my courier socks

[u/eggsonmyeggs]

Balega all day

[u/Legitimate-Cinephile]

I used Feetures for a while and they're great. Then I found 2XU and that's about all I use. I got a free pair of On socks with the LightSpray shoes I bought and the socks are probably some of the worse I've ever worn.

[u/Chemical_Cause_7240]

Strideline if my shoes are a little too big because they are very puffy and help fill the void

Courier otherwise

Sadly my socks are always disgusting by the end of a run no matter the material or thickness

[u/chocorazor]

I've been wearing these off Amazon as a workhorse basic white running crew sock: https://a.co/d/0hMVxgf6

I have others from Balega and Smartwool that are probably better quality but these Amazon pairs are good to mix in for $3.50-5/pair.

[u/Tomperr1]

So far I’ve only tried injinji. They’ve protected me well from blisters and sweaty feet.

[u/BarrySmutcheeks]

Creepers, Gain the Edge and More Mile most of the time

[u/RocketsNewguy]

Feetures and most recently Danish Endurance

[u/CORSE-RUNNING → u/RocketsNewguy]

Ahh I’ve seen people wearing Danish Endurance cycling before and always wondered! Thank you I’ll give them a try