Recommendation for running socks

huskerdu

Hi all,
I need new running socks and I am looking for advice. I dont do a huge amount
of running ( 2 -3 times a week, 40 -50 minutes) and I dont need anything too fancy, but I do like good quality thin socks with no lumpy seams. I also dont like
the ones that only cover your feet and dont even reach the top of your shoes.

I am baulking a bit at the prices I am seeing.

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of running socks for less than a tenner a pair.

connundrum

http://euro.mandmdirect.com/products-1000-Mile-Double-Layer-Anklet-Sock-White_MY96.htm

I wear these for running and cycling, decent price compared to Elverys etc.

helpisontheway

Slightly off topic but have been using two fantastic sites for running gear of late with some fantastic deals-
www.upandrunning.co.uk Some very cheap runners in the clearance section woth a good selection aswel.
www.startfitness.co.uk Everything really but lately alot of compression stuff like shorts,tights,even tri suits!

RayCun

i like the Lidl and Aldi ones, but you have to wait for them to go on sale

Jay Pentatonic

I'd say your best bet is getting them online, it's surprisingly hard to find a decent pair for less than a tenner in shops.

donothoponpop

RayCun wrote: »

i like the Lidl and Aldi ones, but you have to wait for them to go on sale

+1, the best I've every used, thin, comfy, don't form "hard creases". Buy a bunch when they're in store.

rainbow kirby

donothoponpop wrote: »

+1, the best I've every used, thin, comfy, don't form "hard creases". Buy a bunch when they're in store.

Agreed. Screw paying more than €3 a pair for running socks!

Dotcomdolly

I love the Lidl/Aldi but I also get the ladies M&S ones, butI presume they do mens too

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pairs-Blister-Resist-Sports-Socks/dp/B0028UONTY?ie=UTF8&qid=1277220516&categoryNodeID=&ref=sr_1_3&page=&node=42966030&sr=1-3&mnSBrand=core&_encoding=UTF8&rh=

RacoonQueen

You can usually get 3 pairs for a tenner from startfitness. I stock up when I'm buying other things so I don't have to pay extra postage.

Jnealon

The more mile socks work for me, add a bit of vaseline if I'll be out for anything over 2 hours

elvis jones

Jnealon wrote: »

The more mile socks work for me, add a bit of vaseline if I'll be out for anything over 2 hours

+1

RacoonQueen

If you're wearing the right shoes and socks you really shouldn't need vaseline.

I never understand how so many people on here suffer from blisters all the time.

RacoonQueen

RacoonQueen wrote: »

If you're wearing the right shoes and socks you really shouldn't need vaseline.

I never understand how so many people on here suffer from blisters all the time.

Delicate feet

Must try the vaseline idea

elvis jones

RacoonQueen wrote: »

If you're wearing the right shoes and socks you really shouldn't need vaseline.

I never understand how so many people on here suffer from blisters all the time.

I only had that problem when I started running. Soft skin soon got hard and no blisters any more !!

TheRoadRunner

a bit OT but do people have socks with R and L on them. I have loads like this from lidl and some other well know brands. I seldom sort them in the washing and they feel grand but there must be a difference in stitching or something right

elvis jones

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

a bit OT but do people have socks with R and L on them. I have loads like this from lidl and some other well know brands. I seldom sort them in the washing and they feel grand but there must be a difference in stitching or something right

Mine are like that :P

AdamAntsy

I love the X-Socks - had these for at least 7 years, still going, and never suffered from blisters since I went to them.. Used them for long distance running, cycling, anything really.

ThisRegard

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

a bit OT but do people have socks with R and L on them. I have loads like this from lidl and some other well know brands. I seldom sort them in the washing and they feel grand but there must be a difference in stitching or something right

Yip, I've 2 pairs of adidas running socks like that and there's a difference alright. I've another pair of expensive socks but there's no difference with them.

huskerdu

Thanks for all the advice. Interesting to see how animated people can get on the subject of socks.

Bought a nice pair on Amazon. I was buying a load of books etc so postage was free.

Lidl have running socks next Monday ( 12th July) for 2.99. Must check them out.

RayCun

Thanks for posting that - it deserves a thread of its own...