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

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Do you fly through transition with practised ease or are you a fumbler, juggling your gels as you struggle to find your second sock?One thing that's sure to help you slash seconds off your race time is a smooth and fast transition from swim to bike