What Socks...?

[Neverranbefore]

Seasons greetings all.

Need some help, having compleatrd c25k in a cheap pair of trainers I decided that to carry on and to get to longer distances I should get new trainers. My new trainers are great and give me the support my ankles and knees seemed to need, in my old ones I was getting aches and niggles.

But one slight thing with these new trainers are that I seem to have a blister on my right foot that will not go away can you recommend any socks to look at as I have been told good socks are something I should think about as well!

Thanks

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry about your blisters Neverranbefore, good socks should stop blisters but perhaps your trainers are a bit tight though I assume you do have the correct size, perhaps don't tie the laces so tight before you run.

[Neverranbefore in reply to AlMorr]

Yes the size is perfect did the whole gait analysis and fitting service, it just happens to be on the side of one foot!

Think I need to invest in proper socks.

I still managed to do my 2nd 5k.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Neverranbefore]

Most people have one foot a little larger than the other, so do get decent socks but follow AlMorr’s laces tip too. Apparently marathon runners cover their feet in vaseline before running to reduce blisters, but whether you want to subject your lovely new shoes to that is a whole other question 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

More Mile..packs of five..excellent.!

[Andy14st9lbs Graduate]

I use Hilly Mono Skin Supreme, they are without a doubt the best socks I have used, so comfy and cushioned and a pleasure to wear.

They are not cheap by any means, but well worth the expense for the added comfort.

runnersneed.com/p/hilly-sup...

[Neverranbefore]

Thank you

[dmb0058 Graduate]

I've put a few hundred km on these cheap packs from "the middle of Lidl" last time running gear was on sale, they wick well and stay up so I have no complaints lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl....