Trainer socks

broads
broads Member Posts: 15
edited 14. Aug 2013, 11:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
Can anyone recommend a good trainer (shoe) sock. I do a lot of walking. I have looked around on the internet but find most socks appear too cheap to be any good. Thanks

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What do you regard as a 'good' one, broads? I guess it all depends what you're looking for.
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    Steven Wright
  • charleeh
    charleeh Member Posts: 173
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I get mine from sainsburys and they are pretty good. They don't slip down into your shoe if you know what I mean lol

    I have bought the basics one and there more expensive ones and both are equally good. I find trainer socks easier to put on than normal socks as my hands are pretty bad with arthritis.

    best wishes
    Charleeh
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I quite like Smartwool, 1000 (or maybe 100) mile socks and Ronhill. I use them all. Smartwool don't last but they're very good while they do.
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • broads
    broads Member Posts: 15
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Many thanks for your kind replies. Think I'll just go for the cheap ones.
  • Boomer13
    Boomer13 Member Posts: 1,931
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Now that you've made your decision...... :D Here's my recommendation.

    The very cheap ones are too thin and have a poorly stitched seam that lies right on your toes which can be very painful in shoes. I usually buy a couple of expensive :shock: pairs that are good at wicking moisture (the new types of fabric for runners, sorry I forget what the material is) or smart wool, and a few mid-price thick cotton types. My feet are always clammy, cold and sore with poor circulation so I'm very fussy (you might have guessed this already :lol: No nylon in the blend because it makes my skin sore. I don't know why this is, maybe abrasion?

    The smart wool socks LV recommends are wonderful; warm, good at wicking moisture and cushioning, plus wash well. Anytime I have tried to save money on socks I end up using them as rags and chucking them out so now think it's money well spent for comfort. The more expensive ones usually last quite well. I keep them out of the drier, though and they seem to last longer. I also always wear slippers or shoes in the house so I don't wear them out too fast. Any wool sock is good in my books and I wear over a runner's/hiker's sock. Warmth, cushioning and moisture wicking properties are A+.

    Certifiably-fussy-about-socks,

    Anna

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