Let me paint you a clear picture of my feet after four half marathons… just kidding, I don’t even need to paint anything – this picture can speak for itself:
Yes, that is a blister.
Needless to say – I quickly realized that I NEEDED NEW SOCKS. So, I took it to Instagram for some suggestions – and WOW, runners CERTAINLY enjoyed talking about their running socks.
Here are some of the TOP SUGGESTIONS for RUNNING SOCKS from runners AROUND THE WORLD.
LISTED IN ORDER OF POPULARITY:
BALEGAS: #1
“I just started to use Balega Ultra Light. I usually get blisters on my toes or arch.” – @barrett.the.explorer
“Balega Anti Blister!” – @rachelrunspa
“Balega Hidden Comfort!” – @26dan2
“Balega low cuts!! They’re perfect!!” – @runthefifty_
“Balegas – they’re the best you can find!” – @ben_dean3
“Balega socks! The best!” – @kriskanagle
“Balega! They’re the best!” – @stephaniejacole
“Love my balegas!” @_bigmack
“Balega hidden comfort! So soft and I have literally never gotten blisters while wearing them!” – @runallthehillys
“Balega 1/4 crew. I don’t know if they are the blister resist ones.” – @runningbaldman
“Balegas. I use their thicker merino wool socks on really long runs & haven’t had issues.” – @the.andy.allen
FEETURES: #2
“Top notch!” – @casi.lummer
“Feetures seem to work for me!” – @mikefire53
“Feetures elite (mid cushion is my fav) for fast stuff!” – @michael_thee_sasquatch
“Feetures elite max no show!” – @hannalyn13
“FEETURES!!! Swear by them!!!” – @run__emc
“Good quality!” – @meg_lutes
INJINJI: #3
“Injinji!! The BEST EVER!” – @chaz.dunlavy
“Toe socks that have SAVED my feet.” – @meg_lutes
“Injinji – toe socks for blistering.” – @tbogda0471
STANCE: #4
SWIFTWICK: #5
“I LOOOOOOOVE my switfwick socks!!” – @allisoncox_
“Swiftwick. Accept no others.” – @joeythebonz
“Swiftwick – VISION ONE.” – @uuh_idk
BOMBAS: #6
“Bombas ankle socks! And they’re offering 20% off right now!” – @24eightrun
SMARTWOOL: #7
“Winter – Smart wool.” @honestlyamylynn
“SmartWool endurance PhD socks. They have funky patterns!” – @jimmystixruns
“Smartwool run PhD. They are the absolute best!!” – @iam.mandyd
PRO COMPRESSION: #8
“Pro Compression! Always.” – @honestlyamylynn
“Pro Compression socks!! So many neat designs and they have good deals!” – @amyberning
“I’m a huge fan of Pro Compression socks. I usually wear the knee highs!” – @leslie_runs
NIKE: #9
“Good and cheap!” – @casi.lummer
“Nike Helly.” – @elmarcelosilva
SAUCONY: #10
“Saucony socks with the extra lip on the end!” – @seh.millar
WRIGHT: #11
“Wright socks! Cool mesh series. I’ve tried so many other brands and these are amazing!” – @bethjoy512
LULULEMON: #12
“Light speed sock with tab from Lululemon!” – @cd.wheeler
“Lululemon socks with a tab!” – @ellakbuss
UNDER ARMOR: #13
“Good and cheap price!” – @casi.lummer
BROOKS: #14
PUMA: #15
VASELINE: #16
NEW BALANCE: #17
“New balance running – no shows (I hate socks so trust me here)!” – @grace.mcgrath7
XOSKIN: #18
VALERA: #19
“Valera hidden comfort for easy runs!” – @michael_thee_sasquatch
LITERRA: #20
ZELLA: #21
ROCKAY: #22
PAPLUS: #23
KB: #24
“I like the Costco ‘KB’ brand the best. They are not thick, cheap, and cute colors!” – @johnnyjumpgirl
TWIN SKIN SOCKS: #25
There you have it, folks! If you’re looking for some new socks, check out these brands & make sure you leave a review below!! I’m off to order some Balegas!
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