X-Socks Run Performance Socks (£11.50)Kerry says: Protect your Achilles tendon with these performance socks with heel and toe cushioning and support.With a specific sock for right and left foot, you'll have the benefit of a glove-like fit. The ankle
I first saw a version of this shoe at a Nike presentation in February 2012. Nike were so confident their Flyknit technology was going to be a ‘genuine game-changer’, as they put it, that they flew several hundred journalists to New York from all corners of the globe to see a pres...
and moisture, it's no surprise that blisters are one of the most common running injuries. Before you ditch your trainers in despair, invest in a pair of these genius socks.The double-layer construction means that the friction is between the two layers rather
Running is hard on the feet; blisters, bruising and black toenails sometimes feel like a right of passage for runners, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Some correctly fitting kit can make a world of difference and these socks from Incredisocks
Skins Powersox (£25)Kerry says: Improve your circulation and stop lactic acid production in its tracks with these performance-enhancing compression socks.Compression of the calf muscles and lower legs have been shown to improve running performance
, muddiest of woodland tracks, the high abrasion rubber outsole will keep your socks dry. In true Asics style they also provide a strong support system with gel cushioning for shock absorption and high impact support. With these shoes there's no reason
optimal shock absorption.Not only do the asymmetrical laces look cool, they also ensure a comfortable fit and, coupled with discreet eyelets and a sock liner, eliminate blisters and skin irritation.The Gel Nimbus is an old favourite, and the 13th version
. That said, you still require the right gear to ensure you train and race effectively, safely and within the rules of the sport.But what exactly is the right kit? The answer depends, in part, on experience and aspiration. A first-timer aiming to complete a
) on a flat side of the rolled-up tube and your levers on the opposite side. Hold the lever side under the back of your saddle rails and loop the toe strap over the rails and around the inflator. Tighten the strap, pulling the tube and gear into the rails
that it doesn’t rub, sweat or slide off, either – my feet endured 20 miles of hard trail running, including numerous immersions in water, and came out unscathed. I’ll be giving it a try in my next triathlon on a sock-free run – my only worry is that my feet may
