Waterproof socks Yay or Nay?

[Claireep]

What are everyone’s thoughts or recommendations please?

I don’t want to end up covered in blisters and unable to run. TIA

[Hidden]

I had that thought until I saw seal skins in up and running in Chester approx £24.99 a pair eeeeeeeeeeek I opted for normal running socks with wicking properties

[Claireep Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Eek indeed!! I currently have hilly socks to help prevent blisters and to wick away moisture. They are working great so far but then I have managed to avoid getting my feet too wet so far 🤣 Only been running for about 10 weeks 👍🏻

[Hidden in reply to Claireep]

Hmmmm wetness/ blisters it could be my tootsie's but since I started my c25k I haven't had a blister 🤞

Got totally soaked about 3 runs back but it could be my brooks but they seemed to dry whilst running quite fast. And the sports direct running socks did a pretty good job 👍

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I bought some in case it snowed and then I'd try them but apart from that I let my feet get soaked 🤣 It hasn't snowed significantly yet so I've not tried them. I wouldn't bother really.

[Claireep Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Ok thanks. So in your experience your feet haven’t suffered from getting wet?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Claireep]

No not at all. My issues were with my feet slipping forward. I lock my laces now and buy a full size up. Unless you're running for hours, I wouldn't worry about it.

[Claireep Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Great. Thanks for taking the time to reply 😊

[dieOR5k Graduate]

I use my son's smartwools. No blisters, no sweaty feet.

[Bozsky Graduate]

I bought some running socks from Decathlon when I bought my lurid, fluorescent pink running shoes at the start of C25K. They were on offer at £1.99 (cos they are lurid pink too probably!) They are brilliant. Not a single blister in 8 weeks of running. My feet have regularly been wet with no problems. They also stay up in wellies, which is incredible, so I have bought lots more as I live in wellies😁

[Claireep Graduate in reply to Bozsky]

They sound brilliant! Don’t blame you for buying lots more 😊