. Great for compulsive blister-sufferers especially now the socks boast a better fit than before. Runners who felt the previous version was too thick and found the double layers scrunched up on themselves should find the latest version far easier to live

the foot. We say This has been a must-have sock for fell-runners and off-roaders for years. This upgraded version feels much more cushioned than its predecessors but what hasn’t changed is its duck-like ability to shed water. And it’s great value for money

for runners with medium arches.We say The Ped is built on Brook’s Universal Platform, which seamlessly connects the foot in motion to the shoe in motion, staying in place to help prevent blisters. From tester feedback it’s hard to disagree, with the sock

Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams

of running socks and a Runner’s Multipouch with bottle (each set worth £45).All HILLY socks are made in the UK and carry a 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee.COMPETITION RULES* This competition is only open to subscribers to the UK edition of Runner's World

Weight 220gEvaluation The Sock Flame is so cushioned and – relatively – stable that it could just about pass for a performance trainer. That’s because it uses a one-piece midsole/outsole unit that eliminates the need for heavy outsole rubber

Could this be the offer of a lifetime? For the price of a whizzy pair of shoes and a couple of pair of good socks, you can get individual Runner's World-approved schedules and personal coaching across the entire build-up to your spring marathon

Weight 209gEvaluation Think of the Speed Racer as the more basic alternative to Nike’s Air Sock Flame – which is a brutal thing to say, as Reebok perfected the outsole-free technology that both shoes use years ago. Both shoes have cushioning that

Weight 315gEvaluation When the Presto was first introduced more than a year ago, it was a natural partner to the Air Kukini, another sock-like shoe. The Kukini was discontinued, but Nike combined the best of both shoes into a new one, the Presto

The latest incarnation of one of Nike’s longest running shoes continues last year’s trend to a more runner-friendly product. In truth, this was a move that started last year, but the new shoe has extended the Tubular Air midsole technology from only