Higher State Freedom Lite Trainer Socks (6 Pack)

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It’s just padded enough that it doesn’t feel bulky inside a slim-fitting race shoe, and the compressive arch band feels snug and secure around the midfoot. The importance of socks is often overshadowed by the quest to find the perfect pair of running shoes,' he adds.

Also make sure to air dry them as the heat from a tumble dryer could damage some of the specialist materials. These socks take up that bit of extra space and grip the shoe’s insole without making my feet feel too cramped or sweaty—the material is durable and thick, but still breathes nicely. In addition to gathering detailed on-foot impressions, we used a vertical moisture-wicking test to objectively assess how well each sock handled sweat and moisture.

Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached. SHYU moves fast to update its range, getting new designs out to match launches from the likes of Nike and Adidas, so you can line up on race day with socks matching your super-shoes. I’ve yet to have any indication that I’d need to use that guarantee for these socks, despite the fact they are made from a lightweight Merino wool that’s thin and breathable. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

They’re simple and soft, but built to go fast with an extremely stretchy and lightweight construction that breathes well and hugs your Achilles without sagging. I’ve now worn the Higher State Freedom socks on several runs, and they’ve quickly become one of my favourite pairs of socks for everyday running/walking. The merino wool feels cushioned without being too hot thanks to a breathable upper and they didn't slip at all during the run. Just take this plush Smartwool pair, for example—it was the top performer overall in our moisture-wicking test. And they're available in a range of colours — we're partial to the blue grey — as well as men's sizes.

There are all types of running socks available here, from ankle and trainer length socks to longer compression socks for running, all coming from expert brands in the field of running like ASICS, Nike, Karrimor, adidas and Under Armour.

Initially, we worried the new construction would impact the socks’ durability and cloud-like softness.

I love an unconditional guarantee, and the good folks at Darn Tough are prepared to back up their brand name with a lifetime warranty on their socks that says you can send them back at any point and get another pair for free. I’ve taken up speedwork and long runs again, so I’d like to believe these help me recover on my easy runs,” she added. The impermeable membrane sandwiched between the inner and outer layer means they are unfailingly waterproof, which saved me from running for at least an hour with freezing cold and sodden feet one winter, when faced with a flooded field early in a point-to-point countryside run. Made from a soft, cozy blend of merino wool, nylon, and spandex, it was also one of the most comfortable we tested, with targeted underfoot cushioning that didn’t feel bulky or take up too much room in our shoes.