With the weather being warmer and now I'm running for longer, is there such a thing as socks to keep your feet a bit cooler. I know I can look up the internet but I'd rather ask people who have found something that works . Thanks ๐๐
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Good question Buddy34 ๐ค think I might look at this myself ๐คฃ๐๐คฃ๐
My feet were on fire on sunday so thought there might be better socks to try๐
Maybe look at your running shoes also. Road or trail type? Waterproof socks and shoes tend to be a bit more toasty in the warm.
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Its road running shoes I have as it's always roads/ pavements I run on ๐
I know when doing other activities I use wool socks and merino wool base layers, just wondering if the same technology is available in running shoes. My merino wool strappy top can be worn right through summer perversely keeping me cool. ๐ค
Try "Hilly Twinskin" socks, I have found them very comfortable to run in from temperatures from - 6C to +19C. I bought them a year ago at Run4it in Glasgow, of course they are probably closed just now.
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Just another alternative suggestion for you.
Before lockdown I and to celebrate my graduation ๐ from c25k at end of Feb I treated myself to 1 decent pair of running socks from my local running shop.
They are Balega Enduro V-Tech Quarter Sock, which are unisex.
They were recommended by the guy in the shop and I must say I can see why. They feel very soft and light, but also give good support and my feet donโt get too hot running in these.
Luckily I received two more pairs of them for my birthday last month, which was the best pressie I could have hope for ๐
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I bought some balega ones and they are the socklet type. Even though they have wool in them they keep my feet cool. About ยฃ13 a pair
I got a free pair of Balega ankle socks with my subscription to runners world. Theyโre great and I will probably get around to buying more. I have run with them throughout this past summer and have not noticed my feet getting hot. Itโs bloody cold now though with an icy wind blowing up from the Antarctic!
Come to work with me Buddy, we walk through a squidgy disinfectant mat every time we go through the gate and depending on shoes get wet feet every time ๐
Being more sensible Iโm no help as have feet of fire and get cross with them and tell them off most days but thatโs the bane of psoriasis hot itchy sore feet
I have several pairs of More Mile socks Buddy. Theyโre super comfy and Iโve never suffered from hot (or cold) feet. ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
+1 on the Balegas!
A few tips:
โ wash them inside out makes them puffier and therefore more cushioning
โ youโre not supposed to use softener. Softener decreases their ability to move moisture away from your feet.
โ I find that my body cools itself much better if itโs not sweaty / hasnโt been sweaty at all to begin with. For example, if you take a shower, youโll have that extra edge I.e. body may be better at regulating temperature. Donโt let the idea of long shower dissuade you! I can take a shower in literally four minutes. By the time of undress, shower, child off and re-dressed I can do that in 6 to 7 minutes total. The main point is running water and some soap. Probably no need to shampoo.
โ I do have other socks that are pretty darn thin on the top the foot and have little tiny holes there to allow heat to escape. I donโt know the brand. Those also seem to do a good job.
โ some shoes are better ventilated than others and I remember having one pair that was especially good at this. I did notice the difference that more air was able to flow through the shoe and allow heat to escape.
โ I donโt consider myself someone who particularly has a problem with overheating feet. I remember noting to myself when I got the Balegas, tried the cooling shoes, etc. that I really wasnโt one who needed to worry so much about this overheating foot thing. And yet, as someone who doesnโt really have a problem with this, I do notice the difference is the above tips make.
โ although the Balegas are more expensive than other socks, you can save some money by either buying through Amazon, or buying at a local shop that has a deal. My local running store has some sort of deal itโs been a while but I think it was buy four or five pairs and get the next pair free.
โ The body is a circulatory system, and does regulate blood flow to the extremities by constricting or dilating blood vessels sending blood there. I guess my point is theoretically, I would think that if you keep the rest of your body cool, that this should also cool your feet some. Taking that shower before hand, or even washing the feet before hand if thereโs no time for a very quick shower , wearing light clothes etc. should help the feet
I hope this helps!
More miles running socks I find good, not too thick, I don't know of anything better for hot feet.. other than blocks of ice..but that would probably slow you down!๐ฐ๐
I have a pair of 1000 mile socks which are double skinned, nice and comfy but too hot especially at the warmer time of year....๐ฃ