How To Choose Socks For Running

A distance of more than 50 kilometers can be counted as long-distance cross-country running. The choice of wool socks depends not only on whether it has blisters, but also on the thickness.

If the intensity of running a marathon is high, you need to choose a thicker running socks, then the intensity of the cross-country race is obviously greater than that of the marathon, and the required socks are also different, and the thickness should be increased.

Long-distance trail running is an overloaded running activity. In addition to the right size trail running shoes, the comfort of the foot during running is to have a pair of socks suitable for long distance trail running.

When Wangwang tested the 450-kilometer trail running competition line last year, he tried ordinary socks, marathon sports socks, and five-finger socks. Neither achieve the desired effect. Let Wangwang briefly introduce why some socks are not suitable for long-distance trail running.

Types of socks

1. Ordinary socks. Ordinary socks are really ordinary. Ordinary socks can only be used for trail running for about 20 kilometers. If the distance is longer, it will break. Don't talk about protecting your feet, your feet may be injured because of it. In Wangwang's opinion, ordinary socks are only suitable for daily running of 5-10 kilometers.

2. Ordinary sports socks. Ordinary sports socks refer to daily training. Ordinary socks can be used for running activities or competitions with a little intensity. They are suitable for running more than 10 kilometers and within 30 kilometers. Common ordinary sports socks on the market include Anta, Jordan, Xtep, Li Ning and other socks, which are available in offline stores in every city.

If you usually like sports, Anta's socks are recommended for you to buy. They are very cost-effective. They can almost meet your daily running and basketball needs.

3. Marathon socks. Marathon sports socks are socks designed for marathon competitions. There are two types of socks, long socks and short socks. Because socks are more flexible and flexible, there are relatively more athletes who choose socks, which are suitable for daily high-intensity training and marathon competitions. Common marathon sports socks include American Feetures and Swiss X-BIONIC. The former has a higher price. Domestic marathon sports socks have titans, muscle strength, and relatively affordable prices. They are the marathon sports socks that the public runners prefer.

Marathon sports socks are more professional. In the 42-kilometer run, it has the functions of protecting the arch of the foot, preventing blisters, and preventing the feet.

4. Five finger socks. Five-finger socks are generally used in cross-country races running 30-50 kilometers. It is characterized by separating the toes individually, which reduces the friction of the toes. The disadvantage is that the five-finger socks are relatively thick, and you need to buy shoes with wider feet, otherwise the toes will easily be squeezed and worn.

I have worn them during the 450km test of the Wumeng Mountain Supercross. Most of the ordinary socks are made of pure cotton, which is the most likely to cause blisters. It is not recommended to wear them for running; ordinary sports socks and marathon sports socks are basically made of synthetic brazed fibers. Two kinds of socks are more suitable for daily training and marathon running, and they are not durable for cross-country running; five-toed socks are more suitable for cross-country running competitions within 50 kilometers. Of course, if five-toed socks are wool mixed products, it is another matter.

A pair of socks suitable for long-distance trail running should have the following characteristics:

1. No blisters. Blisters have always been the most troublesome thing for every trail runner, and blisters on your feet will make you miserable throughout your running process;

2. Durable. Running 400-500 kilometers without holes in the socks, and the heels and soles are intact;

3. Absorb sweat. As long as it doesn't rain, you can keep your feet dry;

4. Wool content. At least 60% wool content, nylon; polyester has a certain proportion.

During the 450-kilometer route in Wumeng Mountain, I tried various sports socks, but the results were not very satisfactory. You must know that testing the Wumeng Mountain route requires 8 days and 8 nights of uninterrupted running, and ordinary socks are not cheap at all. Wangwang used ordinary sports socks when testing the 450-kilometer route in Wumeng Mountain for the first time. In a high-intensity place, he wore out two new pairs of socks in one day. Fortunately, he wore a lot of socks that time. Used the marathon socks the next day. After Wangwang's test, a new pair of marathon sports socks broke after only two days of wear during cross-country running. The five-toed socks are durable, but they are not suitable for me. My feet are too fat. Before wearing a pair of five-finger socks that love burning GL, it is easy to black nails.

Because wool has a high water absorption function, it can effectively help you absorb the sweat of your feet during your running, keeping your shoes dry and fresh. Wool socks can also effectively block the friction between the foot and the shoe. Therefore, wool socks are the best choice for long-distance cross-country running. Of course, wool socks are also divided into thin and thick ones. Too thin socks are easy to break and cannot absorb water.