’s no longer the only shade of sock out there. To help you sort out your sock drawer, and keep your feet from harm, we’ve tested 10 of the best.1000 Mile Ultimate Tactel Anklet – £9The double-layered construction means fabric rubs on fabric and not your skin

your run. Here are 13 no-nonsense sock reviews for you to cast your eyes over, combining the observations of both the RW staff and our online testing panel.Bridgedale Ventum Multi-Terrain £11.99 Fibre content 48% polyester, 30% wool, 20% nylon

Sock £9.95 Fibre content 65% wool, 30% nylon, 5% spandexThey say This is the one sock on test that doesn’t include an exhaustive diagram and explanation to highlight its innovative design. Instead, Sugoi simply suggests you’ll enjoy great quality

Contact www.bridgedale.com Made from a cotton/Lycra/polyester mix, these were among the thicker socks on test but were cushioned because of this, although perhaps better suited to cold weather. The fit was secure, particularly around

on the 3D GRID Hurricane. The upper isn’t all show either – it’s a seam-free, almost sock-like design. As we went to press the GRID Vision was so new we didn’t have a pair to test, but our US colleagues reported that it does provide a stable ride

Electronics | Accessories | Clothing | Shoes | Retailers | CreditsWelcome to Best Of Gear! Alongside over 120 highlights and frequently asked questions from our gear forums, you can now find essential archived RW test reports.The forum threads

, according to a recent study at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the USA. In a test of 10 brands of socks, researchers found that nylon socks caused fewer blisters than cotton ones.Bunions Bunions are an inflammation of the big toe joint, caused

? When we tested energy bars in April 2003, we rated the Go Bar as the ‘best overall' product. Each flavour is a good balance of real fruit, oats and rice, with the addition of the complex carbohydrate maltodextrin. The moist and chewy Go Bars are tasty

took the following precautions to keep his feet cool when he raced in the Duathlon World Championships in Edinburgh in September.1. Do The Squish TestWhen you're shopping for cycling shoes, pull out the insole and hold it up to the bottom of your bare

if this is a problem.As with much else in triathlon, experiment in training to see what works for you, and stick to the tried and tested when racing.Most elite and top age-group athletes cycle without socks because of the time saved in transition. Additionally