Our team of experienced testers spent many hours and miles running year-round to evaluate how these socks fared in a variety of conditions-from hot and humid track workouts to bitter cold runs through the snow to rainy slogs on the trail. Max cushion: Underfoot padding is thick, plush, and immediately apparent.Medium cushion: Additional padding underfoot is noticeable and takes up slightly more space inside of a shoe.Light cushion: Sock fabric feels thicker underfoot, but maintains a pronounced feel for the inside of a shoe.No cushion: No additional padding has been added to the sock fabric.Crew: Top of cuff sits just at (or slightly below) the middle of the calf.Quarter: Top of cuff fully covers the ankle bone.Ankle: Top of cuff sits right on (or slightly below) the ankle bone.No-show: Top of cuff sits below the ankle bone and is barely visible above the collar of a running shoe.Crew-length running socks have made a comeback in recent years, but the cut offers little performance value-although one could argue that the sock is unable to slide into your shoe like a no-show length sometimes can. Unless you’re hitting the trail (where a taller sock will help keep dirt away from your skin and fend off grass and brush scrapes), sock length is a matter of personal style. No-show and quarter-length socks can feel more breathable for the roads and track. Most, however, use a mix of synthetic fabrics-nylon, polyester, and spandex-which offers good value and durability, plus prevents irritation. You’ll find it used in many pairs of performance running socks. Merino wool, on the other hand, is a fiber you can wear year-round thanks to its ability to regulate temperature, move moisture, and resist odors. Sure, you could safely make it through a three-mile recovery jog in running socks that came from a 12-pack, but on hot or wet days you’ll find cotton absorbs an incredible amount of water and easily causes blisters. Best for Long Runs: Feetures Elite Light Cushion No-Showįirst off, avoid cotton at all costs.Most Durable: Darn Tough Run Ultra-Lightweight Cushion Quarter.Best Toe Socks: Injinji Ultra Run No-Show.Best for Trails: Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Two.Best in Rain and Humidity: Drymax Running Lite-Mesh Mini Crew.Best Year-Round Option: Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion.Comfy Compression: CEP The Run Compression Mid Cut 4.0. ![]() Best for Race Day: Near Earth The Distance Running Socks.Best for All-Day Wear: Hurdle Apparel Quarter Crew. ![]() Softest Cushioning: Swiftwick Maxus Zero Tab.Best for Everyday Running: Balega Enduro.The humble running sock, however, plays an important role in keeping you dry and warm (or cool). ![]() But many of us will still jam an old cotton sock between that pricey shoe and our foot. Runners obsess over every detail of a running shoe to make sure they have comfort dialed for every step. In addition, we have replaced any pairs that are out of stock or no longer available. Editor’s Note: We reviewed our sock selections on Octoand updated our recommendations to reflect our most recent round of testing.
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