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KEV DOWNES

05/10/2007 at 18:09

Boring I know but which are the best long distance socks out there on the market?

05/10/2007 at 18:15

Hi Kev, there was a recent thread on this, though I am having trouble locating it. Personally I use Thorlos and have never had a blister.

rustyktb

05/10/2007 at 18:55

I've tried Aldi's crane socks,hilly mono skins,sky runner,1000 mile but my two favourite makes (which I've recently discovered) are Thorlos and running bear.They are both comfortable and I haven't had any blisters since using either makes.

Sean G

05/10/2007 at 18:58

Another big thumbs up for Thorlos from me.

Velociraptor

05/10/2007 at 20:17

Falke RU3s.

Aitch!

pirate

05/10/2007 at 21:56

Think I may have to invest in some of these Thorlos socks - I get a recurring blister in the same place after every long run wearing Nike dri-fit socks! So annoying!

eL Bee!

06/10/2007 at 11:22

Falke RU3 or 4
or
Thorlo

Depends on which shoes I'm wearing

cougie

pirate

06/10/2007 at 14:16

I seem to wear just about any sock. I prefer the thin cycling style socks though - they seem the best.

Running Rodent

06/10/2007 at 15:07

I'm a big fan of Aldi's Crane socks too, but they never seem to have them in when I look ny more - you have to be there on the exact day they appear to get them. Any idea if you can get them elsewhere, or is Crane their own brand?

Koprano

14/10/2007 at 16:03

Aldis sock go on their special deals from this Thursday

Siance

14/10/2007 at 18:27

Sock Thread!

Rug 19

15/10/2007 at 11:46

I'm with Sean G and B on this one...Thorlos (mini-crew) are the best socks (IMHO) and i've tried a few over the years.Wish i had a £1 for every time i've said that...

Running Rodent

15/10/2007 at 15:31

Aha - will keep an eye open. Thanks

40 minutes

15/10/2007 at 19:07

X-Socks Rock!

runalong

16/10/2007 at 10:13

1000mile Tri socks are the thinnest and most comfy. Like running with the freedom of no socks but the blister protection of lots of sock.

hipster

18/10/2007 at 07:04

I'm loving the x-socks sky run socks. Never yet had a hot spot, let alone a blister! 2 marathons, 1 Ironman (cycling as well!) and the thames ultra (50 miler), among many miles of training.

But we all have different feet and gaits, so whatever works for you. It's totally personal.