(Part 2) Best workout & training socks for men according to redditors

Yesterday, I ran 18 miles at about 8:30 pace in Oklahoma (read: HOT). It was the same run I attempted and failed last week due to overheating/overexertion. Took the week off and recovered. Started this run at ~5:30am. Today, I have blisters on 9 toes, and I'm walking a little funny, but I did it. Super proud of this run.

Edit: I need new socks (blister protection + arch support). Has anyone tried these?

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I agree with /u/Maladjust--, /u/RaspberryAndAmber, and /u/FeudalSilkMotel. If you don't want the super low cut ones, then you might be able to get away with regular no show with those shoes you have. If you wear boat shoes, then you'll need the super low cut ones like Feudal recommended.

Texas resident here: I like Merrell Grassbow Air and Injinji socks.

I recently got a second pack of these asics. They come just above the ankle and do a great job as running socks. Balega socks are super great too, and I'll honestly probably end up getting a pair or two of their quarter socks at some point or another, but just too expensive for me to justify buying any more than one pair right now.

Or sandals. By far the best shoe option. I ride in Keens, and when it's warm I ride with no socks and just let my feet get wet if it rains. If it's cold, I throw on some thermal socks, and my feet stay nice and toasty. If it's cold and raining, apparently it's best to use some waterproof socks. I've never used waterproof socks, but I will be testing them out as the weather starts getting colder.

I'm at work so I don't have photos of my stuff. But here is the list of the basics. The stuff below, plus food, and a change of clothes will get me through a long weekend and on top of some nice terrain. I include my sock liner/sock combo below because I am so damn happy with them (and not expensive).

• Black Diamond Infinity 60 pack
  
  
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• 2 Sierra Cups and a spoon from when I was a Boy Scout over 30 years ago.
  
  
• Whisperlite MSR stove
  
  
• Wigwam Ultimax Sock Liners with Merino Wool Socks
  
  
• Frog Toggs Rain suit
  
  
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• Leatherman PST
  
  
• Cheap walking sticks from wal-mart
  
  
• 2 Nalgene Water Bottles
  
  
• A Fly from my old Kelty 2 person tent.
  
  
• Some cheap Chinese made waterproof hiking boots that I got at Wal-Mart and have been unstoppable.
  
  
• A pump style water filter Mine isn't MSR, but it looks like this.
  
  
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• Energizer headlamp (AAA batteries!)
  
  
• 100 feet of this orange reflective cord
  
  
• A very comprehensive first aid kit I have assembled over the years to deal with everything from cuts and scrapes up to broken limbs and serious bleeding. (Sam Splint, Quick Clot, Homemade Cravats sealed in vacuum packs, trauma shears, various OTC medications, epi-pen). It is a little heavy, so I have various sizes I bring depending on the duration of the trip, my traveling companions (usually Boy Scouts) and our distance from help.
  
  
• A Yaesu VX8R Radio I'm a HAM and it is a great emergency radio.
  
  
• Garmin eTrex 20 GPS (AA Batteries!)
  
  I am pretty frugal so I don't have top tier stuff, but if I spent 10x more I might save 2-3 pounds... easier for me to put down the spoon and lose that much weight from the engine (me). I mostly go with the Boy Scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster, so I don't do much "extreme" stuff. We mostly do 10-20 mile hikes in New England (4000' peaks with cold, wet, unpredictable weather).
  
  

I use Injinji and it definitely aides my rolling pinky toes, which seems to be the same issue. I'm travelling around the world and basically own 4 socks: two pairs of Injinji in Original Weight and an Injinji in Midweight. I prefer the original weight weight / micro crew, I just bought the midweight at first, won't buy in the future - the micro crews are fine in my trail runners.

Going from a lightweight merino sock to the toe socks allowed me to basically double my daily mileage - I don't often have feet issues doing 20-30mi now. I still carry leukotape and have to do some prevention during heavy elevation gain/loss, but I'm a heavy guy.

They're not the most durable however, I wear them every day and they do develop holes in the toes over time, but I'm cool with $30/yr in socks. I'm planning on restocking two pairs during my Te Araroa trip (3000km).

No prob! I am a woman so obvs I have bought the ladies kind but they should use the same materials I'd think for both mens and womens. I will link you what is probably the mens' equivalent. I have bought the Climalite II and Superlite kind, though looks like the Superlite have cotton in them. I could swear the ones I have do not have cotton, so IDK what's up with that.

I use these socks : https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Sport-Performance-Over/dp/B00FFY8P4O/ref=pd_lpo_200_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=0Z6A2M9A39Z553KQ4WZ0 seem to work well.

Also are you describing a lower-back pump maybe? I get that feel after deadlifting as well. It feels almost like an ache, but goes away quickly.

Whelp since we have to use what we have on hand looks like I am having a bunch of Nabisco snack packs and one last back of Pizza Flavored Combos.....not actually too upset about that. Alright, I chose a few options for if I win because I am not very good at choosing things. Everything is $10 or less before shipping: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Thanks for the contest :)

I've very specifically, this time around, worn socks that I thought would alleviate or at least mitigate the problem. Adidas Traxion, (maybe not that exact pair, there are a few with that moniker) but nope.

To be clear, it's two blisters on each of my big toes, where my calluses used to be, about quarter sized near the outside bottom, by the interphalangeal joint. Similar to this guy's only not bloodied.

I would avoid Hanes to be honest my friend... It's the crappy WalMart brand..

Check out Costco... They have great Adidas socks and underwear!! Quick drying and keeps you cool! They are pretty inexpensive as well!

Here are the links to what I bought at Costco!I believe they were slightly cheaper than on amazon. A pair of 3 was like $23 for the boxers and the socks were like $15 for 6 pairs or something...
[Underwear] (http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Performance-Climacool-Underwear-Thunder/dp/B00QG7W7HA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463646203&sr=8-1&keywords=adidas+climacool)
Socks

These seem to have pretty good reviews.

I actually have six pairs of these and I really like them although they're a little more expensive. They've been pretty durable so far and I don't have any problems with the seams being uncomfortable or anything.

My favorite thing about them is that they actually sit low enough that they don't show above the shoe unlike many "no show" socks.

Believe it or not, I'm actually wearing them with my ultra boosts right now and they're completely invisible.

Not sure about the laces,but here is a link for the socks I wear. They don't show in anything I own, including racers.

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Mens-Superlite-3-pack-Socks/dp/B00B80EO0I

Thanks for the contest! Great way to utilize the last week of Prime! :)

Socks. Everyone needs socks!

R-Gear Drymax socks are the best. Period.

R-Gear Drymax Dry-As-A-Bone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00448JS7U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

socks
these currently http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TCU9F0/

fucking amazing throughout the whole year and also have a year warranty.

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    Zweihander Thanks for the contest! :)

>already flirting with Athlete's Foot 40 hours a week

Injinji socks.

I shit you not. These socks are the bomb for that kind of thing. I have curled-under pinky toes, and these save me from blisters and hot spots. My husband wears them in his security-guard boots, and they have saved his feet from athlete's foot, blisters, etc.