Best sports & outdoors socks according to redditors
We found 5 Reddit comments discussing the best sports & outdoors socks. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 5 Reddit comments discussing the best sports & outdoors socks. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Girl I totally relate! I have hyperhydrosis on my hands (the worst!), armpits, feet, and the backs of my knees somehow. I'd recommend trying a pair of oxfords - they're super cute with dresses and cropped trousers, plus you can wear any kind of sock with them in summer or fall/winter. I got these Doc Marten oxfords recently and after breaking them in, they're super comfortable and will be good for your standing desk. There are lots of other oxford options from DSW and other department stores too.
Sock-wise, I also recommend trying SmartWool or Sockwell socks. SmartWool really wicks sweat well and don't make my feet hot despite being wool. I've had several pairs for years and they haven't pilled or gotten holes in them. Sockwell offers tall compression socks (perfect for winter), and I just got the anklet version that's designed for plantar fasciitis and that's made a big difference in terms of daily comfort.
I have both Darn Tough and Point6 running socks.
These are the Darn Tough socks I have that compare to my Point6 socks: https://smile.amazon.com/Darn-Tough-Vertex-Ultralight-Cushion/dp/B01A6ML8GG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487547326&sr=8-3&keywords=darn+tough+women%27s+socks+no+show
Mine are black.
I got the Point6 socks on sale for $10.99 at Eddie Bauer when I had a $10 reward certificate, so I literally got them for a dollar and change. My Point6 socks are lime green. Like my Darn Tough running socks, they are also no-show tab socks. I'm not a fan of the lime green, but I'm not going to complain about color when they cost a dollar.
Both are running socks. Both have held up equally well. Both retain their shape. Neither of them is prone to foot odor. For the two brands in comparable socks, I cannot find a reason one is better than the other (unless you count color, and that's not a brand-thing).
That said, I also have other styles of Darn Tough socks. I have these running socks in black:
https://smile.amazon.com/Darn-Tough-Vermont-Ultra-Light-Cushion/dp/B01A6MLCB2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487547602&sr=8-5&keywords=darn+tough+women%27s+socks+1%2F4
I love them, too.
Because I adore my Darn Tough running socks, I ordered some other Darn Tough styles. I don't like them nearly as much. These attract every fuzzy in the house:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F47M8WQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are also a challenge to put on. The ankles aren't tight while they are on, but they have very little give. They are hard to pull over the heel. I've also had trouble with the footbed stretching. I can wear my running socks for a week straight without any deformation, stretching, or stink. These stretch after just a day. By the end of the day, when I put my foot in my shoe for the umpteenth time, I might start to get a crease somewhere.
I got these in both "midnight" and "gray". The "midnight" version looks very fuzzy after washing rather than retaining its original appearance. Combined with the lint-magnet quality, I'm not keen on the "midnight" version. The "gray" version did a much better job of retaining its original appearance after washing.
These don't have the same level of comfort as the running socks, either:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MA4GMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I haven't worn these enough to determine whether there are any problems with footbed stretch. I specifically purchased them to wear at work because "charcoal" looked black in the listing. It isn't black. I'm in the Navy and wanted to wear them with my uniform, but am restricted to black socks, so they are a no-go. At some point, I'll probably wear them enough to give an in-depth review, but haven't had a chance yet.
I hope this helps!
Amazon.ca has them, though they're cheaper if you can get them on Amazon.com.
Jumping into your comment thread because 1) woo RPI and 2) real talk: if you are from Connecticut then you know a little about winter and the coats you have now may work (honestly, I would just pick up another pea coat and wear sweaters underneath), but you will most definitely want to invest in accessories. Think things like hats, gloves, thermal leggings, socks and boots with grippy soles to walk uphill on ice. Also, you'll want to have a warm waterproof jacket with a hood (cliche, but a lot of people go for North Face) because it can rain a lot. It will be pretty hot through October and then, if you are lucky, drop below zero by the beginning of December; temperatures start creeping back up by around March. You may succeed in having stylish outerwear in the fall and spring, but winter is cold, and the only thing that matters is getting from one building to another as quickly as possible.
Tunnels are commonly brought up in freshman orientation etc. because they sound like a cool thing, but as mentioned above, not recommended. Although, if you ever have classes in West Hall, take the West shuttle to/from the Union. Also, there's a ton of stuff to explore in downtown Troy. Have fun! :)
the prices include the expedited shipping in my country!
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