Socks

HuntingDrog

Folks - what material(s) are technical running socks made from? Is it Coolmax or something?

Also, which brand or material works best for you? I need to buy a couple of pairs for training

Cheers

Krusty_Clown

TKMaxx can be a good spot to find running socks. They have them there on occasion, at around 1/2 price. I have a few pairs of X-Socks, which I find great, and last a long time. I bought a pair of Nike Elite socks for Dublin City Marathon, and they were good, but if I can keep buying my X-Socks for 5 euro in TKMaxx, I'll be happy.

They're made from the usual materials, nylon, polyester, dryfit technology, just not plain cotton sports socks.

Peckham

Internet is a good place for socks....try ebay or startfitness.co.uk

I've a variety of different brands, but have found that Hilly and More Miles have stood the endurance test. Worth paying a bit extra for a few padded pairs for the longer runs.

Highway_To_Hell

I used to use twin skin socks for longish runs but I picked up cheap running socks in Lidl/Aldi and found them great (under €4 a pair) just before the DM I splashed out and bought a new pair of twin skin (€11) for the occasion, but when I went for a run in them before the day I decided to use the lidl/aldi ones as they were more comfortable. Pity they are only available 2/3 times a year, next time I will stock up.

aburke

Hi
Years ago, I found these socks in Australia [when I lived there] made with coolmax.
Unbeatable, I had about 6 or 7 pairs, and still use them to this day, but more and more of them are being retired with age.

In the mantime, I've tried Hilly, 1000mile and loads of others, but the Falke RU4 short
http://www.falke-shop.com/index_de.htm?camp=IM_A1&welt=ergonomic_sport_system&division=socks
are currently the ones to beat.
These are quality socks - couldn't find them in Ireland, picked up 3 pairs last time I was in Germany.
Can get them online handy enough.

Review at Runner World
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/review/reviewProductReviews.asp?rpn=38502&prod=Falke-RU4-Attack-&rcn=32&rgn=2&sp=&v=1

HuntingDrog

tks folks. jeez-didn't know all this socks business could get so technical. but i suppose all i have between 26.2 miles of road and me is my socks and the runners-so careful thought is worthwhile.

tell me something-whats the benefits of a padded sock versus a skin/thin sock? Does padded suit longer distances or something? (i'm a 1st-time trainer for a marathon)

appreciate the education folks

Peckham

HuntingDrog wrote: »

tell me something-whats the benefits of a padded sock versus a skin/thin sock? Does padded suit longer distances or something? (i'm a 1st-time trainer for a marathon)

Don't know about any technical difference, but personally I find them more comfortable over the longer distances. Could be psychological though.

HuntingDrog

tks a mill Peckham.

So is that the general consensus out there? that thin socks arn't worn for marathons? (I'd be afraid of my feet getting battered with thin socks over 26 miles)

Krusty_Clown

It's the friction induced blisters that will get you, not necessarily the padding of the socks. If this is your first marathon, it will take you a while to figure out which are the most suitable socks, shorts etc., for your long runs. I tried body glide on my feet for the Dublin Marathon, and it worked a treat. Expensive though. I'll just use it for my long runs.

Blazer

For my first marathon I used running socks I bought in JJBs.
Very good...don't slip in the shoe and was very comfortable..
Highly recommended. Not sure of the brand but they was yellow/white..
will check them out when I get home.

mark_jmc

Matthew,
you might be using the same brand as me - 'running 365', very comfortable- dont get holes! They've served me well for 5 Marathons (not the same pair!!!)

Blazer

that's them exactly...great sock.

hawkwing

I'm using the Dunnes Stores white sports socks for the last 6 months and have not had one blister with them even after the marathon..5 pairs for 4 euro's so i would advise anyone to give them a go!:)

hunnymonster

I've always found socks are a person thing. I've never gotten along with the twin skin (2 layer) varieties but when you read magazine reviews they almost always score highest. I also prefer a thin sole because my feet sweat a lot. I recently got given a pair of injingi (spelling probably wrong) which have toes in them. Quite a few serious runners told me I would never go back after trying these. I've not done anything over 26.2 in them yet but I'm liking them so far. I also prefer anklets rather than the sock liners. Trial and error is the best approach to finding your perfect sock.

HuntingDrog

oh decisions, decisions..........

yes-think the main message is trial and error of all types and just see what suits me.

tks again Folks