But this is a tactical thing on my part and the reality is that for my normal running I wouldn’t have needed the additional space. And they're available in a range of colours — we're partial to the blue grey — as well as men's sizes.

Like most sports kit, taking care of your socks isn't rocket science, but there are a few things you can do to maximise longevity. The company’s founder sources materials and personally gathers feedback from garment makers and seasoned marathoners in Northern Italy. We have a range of great options for those who like to run in compression socks in our round-up of the best compression socks, but the benefits of wearing supportive socks during recovery are more established, and that’s where the CEP Infrared socks shine. Seller initiated tracer investigation with Evri, once investigation completed, a replacement was sent out arriving within 3 days of dispatch. All this aside, the people at Enertor claim that thanks to a special energy converting yarn, these running socks can boost performance.

While you might spend weeks selecting the best running shoe and agonise for hours over the technical T-shirt you want to wear on race day, the chances are you’ll devote mere seconds to sock selection.

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 best socks will not only make blisters less likely and keep your feet dry and cool, but they’ll also make the whole run feel right.We like this merino wool version of the brand’s original running sock even more than the standard because it swaps out the cotton blend for a mix of wool and nylon. The Kiprun range from Decathlon contains a variety of good-value socks to suit different tastes, and the Kiprun 900 Mid Thick are my favorite of those I’ve tested.

It’s the pair we’ll grab most frequently for Sunday long runs—or days when we know we’ll be spending a lot of time on our feet—and we want to supplement our shoes with as much cush as possible. Designed especially for women's feet, if you suffer from blisters, Sweaty Betty Crew Running Socks are a good option. Having had yet another pair of Inov-8 uppers fail after just a couple of hundred miles if I can't find anything more robust, then may as well try cheaper! They feel comfortable over runs of any length—I’ve used them for a 51km run, as well as shorter, faster runs—and they never feel overbearingly tight or hot.

Socks which use technical synthetic materials instead will help to transport the sweat away from your skin. This mid-cut model delivers between 18 and 20 mmHg of compression around the arch and ankle, which is slightly less than what you’ll get from CEP’s taller pairs (20-30 mmHg).