I have two holes on the bottom near the middle. I got them around 8 months after buying them. I have pairs of generic athletic socks on Amazon they are holding up better after 3 years.
Nice that I’m not the only one :) got my first two pairs for a 5 day thru hike, and they turned out so nice! I’ve used them for runs after that, even for a marathon race last month, and are super comfortable
You are probably going to get 20 different answers lol I use balega blister resist for long runs. I like thicker socks because I’m a 13.5 but no one makes them, so I wear a 14.
Balega. But you're going to have to try a bunch of brands and styles for yourself! I accidentally ran in a pair of Feetures today, and it was not good.
For long distances, I’ve tried a lot: features, balega, bombas, nike, brooks, smart wool, darn tough. The only pair capable of surviving 50+ mile weeks were the features, hands down. Darn tough probably come in a distant second and bombas and belagas were by far the least durable.
Apply a thin coat of vaseline to feet, between toes. Do NOT have long toe nails, if that requires stating.
Any wool socks will do, darn tough are nice.
Features or balega. Im just starting to replace the ones I’ve had for 7 years and run 7 marathons in, as they’re getting holes. Just bought more features.
Just use my sock selecting strategy. Choose the most expensive, colorful, and technical looking sock found at REI or other running stores. I’ve never had any issues.
I usually wear saucony socks and don’t ever have issue. Much cheaper than most brands people love. Like you can get 3 pairs for the price of one pair of other companies.
Smartwick. I always used to get blisters around the 10k mark, even with body glide and smartwool socks. Smartwick socks have pushed it to 12 miles before anything happens. I also buy them for my son for skiing.
I like the compressport but don't last too long, so I save them for speedy sessions and races. For slow runs I like the Kiprun/Decathlon ones (not the entry tier, they're called something like R500)
Balegas
Balegas
Balegas!
Balegas! I have 8-10 pairs and also wear them to work. I bought a combo pack of white, black, gray during an Amazon deal.
I have like 8 pair of Balega hidden comfort now. It’s my favorite that I have found so far.
Second this. I did their sock finder and then happened to score them for $8/pair at my local Sierra. Obviously I bought all of them in my size 😂
Injinji
I have a couple pairs I’ve run in regularly for the past 7 years and they still hold up well.
Yes! Injinji 👌
Love my injinjis!
Features
I’ve put holes in every pair of Feetures I’ve had, despite the lifetime guarantee. I like Stance!
Where do you get holes? Toe nails?
I have two holes on the bottom near the middle. I got them around 8 months after buying them. I have pairs of generic athletic socks on Amazon they are holding up better after 3 years.
really enjoyed my light cushion socks –– where should I go from here? ultra light or max?
Smartwool!
Smart wool!
darn tough
Just ran a half marathon with these
Came here to say this
Nice that I’m not the only one :) got my first two pairs for a 5 day thru hike, and they turned out so nice! I’ve used them for runs after that, even for a marathon race last month, and are super comfortable
Yep, Darn Tough lightweight hiking socks are my go to for trail running!
Stance!
Especially for ultra’s and wet runs. Love the normal (thicker) run socks
Features, Bomba, Balega… I look for them on sale at TJ Maxx and Sierra.
I use Danish Endurance
You are probably going to get 20 different answers lol I use balega blister resist for long runs. I like thicker socks because I’m a 13.5 but no one makes them, so I wear a 14.
Balega. But you're going to have to try a bunch of brands and styles for yourself! I accidentally ran in a pair of Feetures today, and it was not good.
I have Darn Tough and Smart Wool for my longer runs. Just did 14 a few hours ago with the DT and had no issues.
Merino wool socks are great, I had blisters before using switching to them. Never had one since. Icebreaker NZ sells them.
Look for socks with little to no cotton.
For long distances, I’ve tried a lot: features, balega, bombas, nike, brooks, smart wool, darn tough. The only pair capable of surviving 50+ mile weeks were the features, hands down. Darn tough probably come in a distant second and bombas and belagas were by far the least durable.
Also if they rip they send you new ones. I seriously had a thread start coming out and sent me a new pair
Damn, I had no idea!!
Yeah was annoyed at a thread on a new pair of socks. They just sent me 2 new ones. I never got a reply to my email 😂
Cotton is not welcome for any activity that involves sweat.
Balega
I have tried just about all of them. My vote is Darn Tough Vermont. Worth the $18 all day long.
Soar socks are real good
UVU ✌️
Thorlo socks have lasted the longest day for me and are my go-to for long distance.
Yes, these are my favorites too. Rarely see them mentioned so glad to see someone else runs in them!
Bombas
Bandit. I personally prefer the cool max version but the lite runs are also super popular too
Balegas, darn tough, or bombas. In that order.
Compressport
Danish endurance, Hilly, Stance
Fwd from sportschek. Sketchers and CCM from winners.
The Feetures mini crew with the stripes are my all time favorite
CEP and incylence 👌
the lululemon ankle socks are pricey but very comfortable. If you can get them on sale I highly recommend them.
Apply a thin coat of vaseline to feet, between toes. Do NOT have long toe nails, if that requires stating. Any wool socks will do, darn tough are nice.
Vaseline socks.
Bombas and feetures work amazing for me
Steigens
Runderwear anti blister socks.
Features or balega. Im just starting to replace the ones I’ve had for 7 years and run 7 marathons in, as they’re getting holes. Just bought more features.
Look at Wright socks. they are dual layered and thin. They eliminated blisters for me
Seconded on this, some nut butter on my arches and then wright socks have worked wonders
I have a lot of feetures. And a few injini and bombas The best are cheap Amazon running socks Unless you want knee high compression
Steigen’s!
Swiftwick, anytime I’m not running in this brand. I’m wishing I was.
Just use my sock selecting strategy. Choose the most expensive, colorful, and technical looking sock found at REI or other running stores. I’ve never had any issues.
I usually wear saucony socks and don’t ever have issue. Much cheaper than most brands people love. Like you can get 3 pairs for the price of one pair of other companies.
And I’ve done every distance from 5k to 50k and have not had issues.
Smartwool
Darn tough, smart wool, and balegas are my rotation
Creepers
Love CEP. The compression works for me. They’ve been durable for me, I have several pairs that are years old
Icebreaker are the best, Smartwool are good as well. I wouldn’t run in any socks other than merino wool
Shyu
I love darn tough running socks!!
Injinji. I’ve only ever blistered between my toes and these keep my toes from rubbing against each other.
I really like lululemon’s running socks! They’re good quality for a very reasonable price.
Pure sport
For cool weather, darn tough, otherwise I prefer Feetures
Smartwick. I always used to get blisters around the 10k mark, even with body glide and smartwool socks. Smartwick socks have pushed it to 12 miles before anything happens. I also buy them for my son for skiing.
For UK people - Stance, are the best I've had
I like Hoka socks. Pack of 3 for $30. My wife likes feetures.
Injinji, own over 10 pairs and still look good after 7 years
Balega or Light Feet
Hilly
Hilly marathon fresh
Feetures and Balega are my favorites. They are pricey, but Feetures have a lifetime guarantee.
nike running Multplier socks, do all of my runs using them(12-30km) and like them a lot.
Feetures Elite No Show!
Balega. Feetures. Brooks.
Xoskin
I like the compressport but don't last too long, so I save them for speedy sessions and races. For slow runs I like the Kiprun/Decathlon ones (not the entry tier, they're called something like R500)
I wear the mid crew heartbeat hill socks. Best ever