RunningAHEAD - Topic: Socks?

Batensmack

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posted: 8/5/2009 at 11:57 PM
modified: 8/6/2009 at 8:51 AM

I bought a lightweight trainer that fits a little tighter than my regular shoe (around the heel) and I'm needing a lighter weight, wicking sock, or possibly to run without socks.

Do any of you have suggestions for thinner socks or running without socks?

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DrewEOB

Lazy idiot

posted: 8/6/2009 at 8:54 AM

Can you return the shoe for a bigger size? That's what I'd do.

I would definitely not run without socks (unless you're also running without shoes).

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Runner67

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posted: 8/6/2009 at 9:39 AM

My tighter fitting lightweight trainers aren't so tight in cooler months but that being said, I've had great luck with varying Drymax brands. Balega ventilator is thin wicking sock I use on occasion. Drymax is the best, IMO.

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mordyovits

Patzer

posted: 8/6/2009 at 9:56 AM

I just started using Drymax socks and I've very pleased with them. The varieety of sizes, formats, and thicknesses means you can probably find just what you need.

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Burnt Toast

posted: 8/6/2009 at 10:27 PM

Quote from DrewEOB on 8/6/2009 at 8:54 AM:

Can you return the shoe for a bigger size? That's what I'd do.

I would definitely not run without socks (unless you're also running without shoes).

My wife along with a few friends that compete in Triathlons always run with out socks. Running without socks saves time in the transition area and could mean not medalling in your age group. She wears socks on longer then 5k runs only.

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Mr Inertia

Suspect Zero

posted: 8/7/2009 at 9:36 AM

Bolega makes a light weight sock that makes sweet love to your feet.

But if the shoes are too small, I'd return them.

DrewEOB

Lazy idiot

posted: 8/7/2009 at 9:39 AM

Quote from Burnt Toast on 8/6/2009 at 10:27 PM:

My wife along with a few friends that compete in Triathlons always run with out socks. Running without socks saves time in the transition area and could mean not medalling in your age group. She wears socks on longer then 5k runs only.

I suppose if you train for it, you'd be cool. But I'm a-scared of blisters, so I don't even want to think about it.

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NaderAlfie

posted: 8/7/2009 at 10:54 AM
modified: 8/7/2009 at 11:06 AM

I'd also consider how high up the achilles the sock goes. I recently bought a tight-fitting lightweight trainer which has a thin sock-liner. The new thin, quick-dry socks I bought wouldn't go/stay up high enough. I got some serious blisters back there.

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