BEST RUNNING SOCKS FOR RUNNERS | Running Sock Extravaganza Review | Run4Adventure
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- They've been run for hundreds of miles on different terrains, wearing different shoes and in different weather conditions, so here it is guys - Run4Adventure's Running Sock EXTRAVAGANZA Review!
If you've always struggled with your running socks or you are trying to find running socks that work for you, hopefully this mega-review will help.
I feel that finding the right running sock brand for you is a really important part of running comfortably, so sit back, get comfortable (because this is a long one) and check out our in-depth review on 15 different running sock brands.
Really hope you enjoy the review and you find it helpful. I know there was a lot to take in, so we've left links below for all the socks that featured in the review:
Asics Motion Dry - amzn.to/3diotLA
Higher State Freedom Run Sock - amzn.to/3dernkd
Salomon XA Pro - amzn.to/2XguJ0O
Nike Spark Lightweight Crew - amzn.to/2yK0W7b
Hilly Lite-Comfort - amzn.to/3gCWRTd
Inov-8 F-Lite Sock High - amzn.to/2zzx5yR
CEP 3.0 Compression Short Socks - amzn.to/2Mcw0Q8
Darn Tough Vertex Ultra - amzn.to/3dh99P7
1000 Mile Ultimate Tactel Anklet - amzn.to/3dfXz70
Smartwool PHD Run Elite Low Cut - www.amazon.co.uk/Smartwool-Li...
Stance Anton Krupicka - stance.eu.com/products/early-...
Injinji Trail Midweight Crew - amzn.to/2McWtwK
Carribrite Hi Viz Sock - amzn.to/2TNIPEr
Raidlight R-Light Mixed Sock - www.raidlight.com/uk/raidligh...
More Mile London Sock - amzn.to/3dgSPxI
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Brilliant Rewiew as always!!Just what I needed.Thanks for sharing!!
No problem Gabor, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
Thanks for this comprehensive review, have to admit I’ve never given my socks much thought and time and as a result never really felt I’ve got the right ones. Can’t beat personal recommendations from someone who puts a lot of miles in, great job!
Cheers Tony, I'm really glad you found the review helpful! 👍
Thanks for watching and good luck with your sock choices in the future 😊
Great vid, love the apparel ones, so useful!
Thanks Paulio really appreciate it 🙏
Glad you enjoying the Content and thanks for watching 👍
I just found this sock video. Love it ! I wish this was done once a year or two. My feet became a mess. I thought it was just the shoes. But found out a big part of my foot problems were from my socks ! On a quest now trying to find which socks are for me. It’s hard because where I live I have to order most of my shoes and socks. So this type of video really helps me.
Great review - I'm also liking Balega & Norfolk running socks at present
Thanks Dan 👍
I'll have to check them out 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
One year in the Darn Tough Vertex and they are truly tough. You are right they don't look the part but they are still comfortable! Great video!
Thanks Paul 👍
That's good to hear they last well because I wasn't sure they would. Thanks for watching 🙏
Great video & very informative, thank you beginner runner
Awesome Dorette 😊
Really glad you enjoyed the video and you found it helpful!
Welcome to the world of running it's good to have you and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Good and useful vid! I Started wearing Stance socks as I noticed you wear them too and I think they’re great! 👍
Stance make some awesome socks, I've been wearing them for years now 🧦🧦🧦
Glad you're getting on with the brand and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Didn’t know you had your own running shop as well. Glad you made the plug for your own business!
Hi Wayne
It's not my shop but I've been managing the store for nearly 7 years 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Great video! I can blister at a stand still. I have tried numerous Injinji socks but they rip my feet to pieces. I love CEP socks they have helped me with blisters, brilliant.
Thanks Stuart, really glad you enjoyed it 👍
Yep I'm really impressed with CEP socks! You can really tell a lot of thought and development has gone into them 😊
Hope you're well mate, thanks for watching 🙏
Very useful video. Congratulations.
Thanks Tulio 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🙏
i've run in injinji for the last few years (road & trail) and putting thme one is now super easy... guess i've just got used to them! and no blisters either. a great vid, may have to think about a part of stance (anton's) 😉
You're probably right about the injinji socks, I'm sure I'd get use to putting them on 👍😊
Super video, exactly what I was looking for - take my subscription to the channel!
That's awesome Thomas, I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Thanks so much for the sub it's really appreciated 🙏😊
nice one Loyd! Thank you. Really cool to also hear about manufacturers I've never heard of before "Stance" and "Cep". My ultras I've used Injinji and no blisters, wet or dry, but always keen to mix it up a bit and will definitely look at your low-mid price socks for my everyday running. Be safe. Be Healthy. Keep running 🙂
Did you know that Anton wears a Loyd Purvis baseball hat? 😎
Thanks Paul really glad you enjoyed it 👍 Yep Stance and CEP make some awesome socks definitely worth a try! 🧦👌
Yeah Anton is a big fan of the channel 😂😂
Thanks mate, hope you're fit and well, thanks for the support as always 🙏
This feels like the video I need right now. Love Stance socks but think I will try some inov-8 or CEP socks next. Longer socks always look so much cooler.
Awesome Edmund
Really glad you enjoyed it 😊
The CEP are definitely worth a try, they also do some pretty bright, longer socks as well 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Great video, I have some Hilly socks and a pair of INOV8 merino wool but really want to try Stance and Smartwool
The Stance sock are great! Best of luck and you never know Peter, you've got to be in it to win it! 😊
I’m all about the injini socks (unless it’s super cold, then I use a liner injini and warmer sock over). Love the individual toe protection- keeps em cool and sweat-wicked!
Injinji are super popular that's for sure 👍 I think they run well but I can't stand the faff of putting them on 😂
Really good review of socks in this one mate! Now you have a decade worth of socks to get through 😎
Thanks Victor 👍
I think you're right, I should be OK for socks for a while 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Looking forward to the next one.
I've run in More Mile London socks for many many years. Never once had blisters or hot spots (that's probably the kiss of death!!). I find a cool wash and definitely no tumble dry, helps them last longer. Really interested to try some of those others, but the More Mile give me a great deal of confidence.
Yep you're right Jeremy, always a cold wash and never ever in a tumble dryer!! 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
I’ve struggled to find a compression sock that wears well with my running style as I tend to go through socks quick! The CEP Night Vision socks I have found to be fantastic, great compression, decal for night running and comfort. Highly recommend (be interesting to have a compression sock review) 😊
Totally agree, I've had quite a few pairs of compression socks break down very quickly! The CEP socks look really well put together and I'm sure I'll get lots of miles out of them 😊
A compression sock review is a good idea, I'll see what I can do 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Had a recommendation from yourself on stance socks and they are fantastic and look pretty good to😉
Awesome Russell, they're great socks. Really glad your getting on with them 👌😊
I just found your channel and I really like what you are posting! Thoughtful, usable advice throughout. I also appreciate that you're going after details that are normally glossed over. I just posted my review of the Saucony Endorphin Pros and would love your opinion. As a running CZcamsr, I know the kind of work that goes into these videos! Keep it up! I just subscribed!
Awesome DevRunner 👍
Really glad you found the channel and you enjoyed the content. Yep I think a lot of things are glossed over in a lot of reviews I see 😊
The Endorphin Pro looks like a great shoe, I missed the forward order so I'll get a pair next time round!
I'll have a look at your review but you're right you only realise what's involved in making the content once you've made it yourself 👍
Thanks for the Sub it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Looking forward to your future posts!
My most used socks is Salomon city trail. And you must try Compressport socks.
Hi Vudo
I've had three pairs of Compressport socks and all of them have gone through the toe super quick unfortunately! They cost me a fortune as well, so I'm not a fan 👎
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Drymax (when I can find 'em). Have used the different trail versions for multiple ultras, in the heat, cold, wet, dry, they're quick drying, reasonably durable, and no blisters!
I've never run in drymax socks Craig but I've heard good things about them 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I like Injinji low cut, really prevents blisters for me. A value brand I would have liked to see reviewed is Fitsok - I picked up a pair for 2.49 USD as an add-on to a Running Warehouse order. I like them but don’t have much to compare them to. BTW thanks for all your great content on Run 4Adventure
I haven't heard of Fitsok before 😊
Thanks for your kind words and I'm really glad your enjoying the channel and thanks for watching 🙏
I decided to buy expensive Falke RU5 socks and the comfort is great, but after few runs i made a hole on both big toes, so im not buying those socks again. Cheaper Salomon lightweight socks are more durable and will last longer, but they are not so comfy on foot. Will buy more running socks in the future so this review helped a lot.
I've found that as well Sebastijan, it's not always the expensive socks that last 🤔
Thanks for watching the review and I'm glad it helped 🙏
I love injinji socks, I was a bit cynical at first but I swear by them now. The new trail ultra crew range are great.
They make a solid sock Sean! I just can't be bothered with the putting on and taking off 😊
I've seen some of the new socks and the colour way and they do look awesome 👌
Thanks for watching mate 🙏
@@Run4Adventure I must admit they are a bit of a faff to get on and off especially with cold wet feet (dartmoor 50 springs to mind 😃) but I've gotten used to it now.
I've run in rockay compression socks for several years now and would definitely recommend. I bought a pair of the accelerate and pretty much exclusively ran in that one pair for a few years and it's still going strong. I have now bought a newer version with the extra padding as well as the calf sleeves and both are superb. Comes with a lifetime guarantee and made of recycled materials. Thank you for the in depth review, definitely some other brands I may consider now.
I'll have to check out Rockay socks, they sound great 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure to add to my last comment I got a hole in one of my older pair, which was well used, I thought I would test the guarantee and they sent me a voucher to get a new pair just had to pay postage. Great customer service and that lifetime guarantee make it worth it.
I can vouch for the quality, value and design of Higher State apparel. There socks are great value for training miles. Their Stretch Mountain Running Jacket is the bomb for the value and design features. I have always used Injiinjis, merino but have recently as of 4 years switched to Icebreakers only for one reason: Replacement lifetime guarantee. I always watch this video because, Running socks is under rated and not too much thought about by people on their feet whether that be running or walking.
It's great kit for the money, brilliant value! 👍
My Xmas present was a pair of Cep long compression socks. At £44.95, a very generous and lovely present to receive. They are a right job to get off! 😂
They make great socks that's for sure! I know what you mean about getting them off but that's because they are proper compression socks. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated Richard 🙏
Love your channel. My go-to for all kit. I bought Stance. Quite thick. Any thoughts on a thinner/cooler quality equivalent?
Really glad you are enjoying the channel Robin. Stance actually do offer different thicknesses of socks. Some socks are thinker but they do produce so lightweight running socks as well 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊
KRC socks are crazy. Finger crossed OFF ROAD too ...
Great Content. How about socks like the Danish Endurance ?
Thanks very much 👍
I've never tried them, I'll have to check them out! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
And yet again I find myself here, not intentionally you just happened to be looking at the injinji socks.
I've earned my badge of honour, by doing my first half marathon in a long while, and getting a nice dark red toe for it.
I have Smartwool and Darn tough for hiking, so very familiar there.
But I feel the toe socks, will save my toes from getting a beating.
But I feel it was just the distance that did it, asbI couldn't feel any fit issues.
They might help Darren but you're right it could have been just the distance. I hope you find a sock that works and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Great review. I'm new to running, well since school days.
I was wondering what the blue stripe is on your lower calf for?
If you mean the tattoo Marc it's from the first time a ran a 100 mile race 👍 Welcome back to the world of running and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Awesome video, thank you so much, since there are alot of shoe reviews all over the place but very few sock reviews.
IMHO the combination of socks and shoes can also matter: In my CarbonX I can only run with CEP, but in my Rincon I can wear any kind of socks. Just like you, I cant run in "twin-skin-socks". I tried some "wright-socks" and it was the first time in my life that I got blisters.
What is your experience with the different materials? What to look for or rather not to try?
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I see you're a fan of the CEP socks, I was really impressed with them!
I do get on really well with merino wool based socks. I find they work really well in warmer weather but they excel in the wet wintery months🧦👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Darn Tough socks are the best!!!
Sorry I didn't really get on with the ones I tried 😔
Maybe I bought the wrong ones, they were a bit low in the ankle and they didn't wash very well? 🤔
Thanks for watching the review I hope you enjoyed it 🙏
last 2yrs i only buy injinji ultra. once you get used to them it's hard to go back to other socks. my non injinji socks i still wear for short runs just so i could squeeze more mileage out of them. my wool socks from smartwool and darn tough started pilling after some runs so no more wool socks for me
The injinji socks definitely take a bit of getting use to Edwin. I like them but it's just a bit of a faff getting them on! I've always really enjoyed my Swartwool socks and they've always been pretty durable 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
And I find myself back here again, just ordered two low cut stance socks after seeing this.
My endorphin speed 2's are beating me, and seems they don't like my injinji socks, as I fared better in a cheaper pair.
If we bump into one another on the camel trail, promise you won't sail past like I'm sitting still 😉
Hope you enjoy your Stance socks Darren and if you see me out on the camel trail give me a shout! 😊
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure anytime, and love the look, they feel really quality.
Nice review! You forgot to mention that Darn Tuff have a lifetime warranty! Their crew sock is one of my favourites but I agree they get kind of crunchy after a few runs and washes 🇨🇦🇨🇦
I didn't forget, I just don't see how a running sock can have a lifetime warranty!? 🤔
If it's a real warranty you'd never have to buy a pair of running socks again. Obviously running socks can only last so long before they get worn out, so how can they offer it?
Thanks for watching 👍
@@Run4Adventure Not sure how they do that but they most certainly do and I have used it when I popped a hole in the toe of a pair I bought. Got a replacement pair from my local shop right away. Downside is they are $30🇨🇦
That's how they do it then, $30!!! 😲
The Darn Tuff socks really aren't that popular in the uk, I don't see many runners here using them?
@@Run4Adventure Not very popular for running here either but they do have a couple running specific designs. I just thought I would try them because of the warranty. They were not as tuff as advertised 🤫
Injinji and Drymax I’ve found the best 👏🏼
I haven't run in Drymax before but I've heard good things Matt 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Your sock review was really well done and just ordered some CEP to try 👍
@@Matt-hx7jb thanks Matt it's appreciated, hope you enjoy the socks 👍😊
Hey folks and guidance for sizing on the Stance socks? I'm UK 9.5 in most running shoes... Cheers!!
Hi Rory
I'm a uk9.5 also and I wear Lrg Stance socks 👍
Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Thanks for the recommendation. I am a beginner in the hiking and walking environment but very keen. I have the Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX, aiming to use for walking hiking and running. The Stance socks for these activities, can I use any of their socks to do those? Thickness to aim for Light or Medium? I am prone to sore feet and blistering.
No worries Irfan, thanks for watching the channel 🙏
When it comes to Stance socks I tend to stick to the Mid weight running or Athletic socks I their range. The thicker socks they make might be ok if you're walking but maybe to thick to run in 👍
Hope this helps you out 😊
@@Run4Adventure I’ve gone for a medium thickness crew sock, currently on offer for £7.49 with free delivery. Hopefully they should be ok
I'm sure you'll like them, great socks! 🧦👌
@@Run4Adventure will update once I’ve received 👍🏼
Stance always seem to shrink and i dont understand their range. What is Crew sock vs crew sock - run- feel 360
How do you wash your Stance socks? I've never had a pair shrink before and I've been wearing them for 5 years 🤔
Crew sock vs crew sock?
I find the stance website a bit annoying. When I click on "Run" it just comes up with a load of black socks! Just doesn't seem to have good usability or user experience
It's not the best Max 😕
I don't just run in there running socks though. You tend to find the really cool funky design are in some of Stances other ranges 🧦
They still run really well ever though they're designed for different activities 👍
Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Ah ok then, which ones do you go for? Just any of the "Performance" ones? I only found your channel recently, enjoying the vids!
@@TheHammers527 Yep any of the performance socks run well, some are thicker than other and more suited to the colder month but all are very comfortable 😊
Thanks, really glad you're enjoying the channel 🙏
Would you say Medium is ok for any of the performance sock to run and hike/walk?
what about Thorlo XCCU Experia socks?
definitely my favorites for running.
I've never used Thorlo but Ive heard they make solid socks. I have look 👍 Thanks for watching the review, hope you enjoy it 🙏
@@Run4Adventure your reviews are great! Keep it up 💪!
@@user-lb9dj4ef2g awesome thanks for the support 🙏
How about Nike? Multiplier vs Spark vs Spark Lightweight? Ankle vs no show and black or white too if your shoes are black and care about fashion too
I did test a pair of Nike socks in the review 👍
@@Run4Adventure but thats the thinner version of the on im considering, so not really exact same thing
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Not one sock! But two socks! For a pound ladeees! Bargain!😊🌞
But seriously, I find my feet feel different on different days and feel the need for different socks with different shoes and different run types and different distances 🤔 vive la difference!
What's your shop called and is there a link?
I agree and I also have socks for different distances and conditions 👍 Running is a very personal thing that's for sure 😊
The shop is called At Your Pace, thanks for watching 🙏
Higher state............Meh..........No compression whatsoever. Decent casual sock but not enough compression for running
Hilly lite comfort.........Bit better but still not enough compression. Okay for easy short runs
Of the ones you've reviewed i'm most impressed by the Stance ones. Didn't want to buy into the hype at first "these are hipster socks not running socks" but they're so soft with a very good level of compression and breathe so well. Just gotta make sure to get the "running 360 feel" ones not just the "training" ones.
For trail running Compressport, BV Sport and X-Socks make some very impressive highly technical socks
The Higher state socks were £1.99!!! They're obviously not going to be as good or technical as a sock that's 10 times more expensive! 😊
They're pretty damn good for the money or if you're on a tight budget 👍
Totally agree, X-Bionic make a quality sock but I'm going to have to disagree with you on Compressport socks 🤔 I've had 3 pairs and they've all gone through the toe really quick and they cost me a fortune!! That's the thing like a lot of things running related it's super personal 😊
Thanks for watching and your support as always 🙏
@@Run4Adventure You're right about the Compressport they're very fragile and are best used for special occasions like racing day cos they look "proper". I mostly run in Stance now. Problem with Stance is they keep getting some new really cool designs out so i can't stop buying some ! I've fallen down the Stance hole !
@@ifonly2675 Ha Ha Ha! I totally understand where you're coming from 😂 I think I'm a Stance sock addict! I had five pairs turn up today. They had them on offer on Sports pursuit, they were half price and 3 pairs for the price of 2! I couldn't turn that down 😉
I want one of these peachy pink sweaters! Do you sell these in yr shop??
Unfortunately it was just a sample I had made up Wendy but the quality of the Sweatshirt wasn't good enough to go in the shop 😔
@@Run4Adventure ahh shame bcoz its gorgeous the colour is 👌
5 years in injinji socks (only) and more 5 years without blisters. 👍 Best socks ever.
I have had 7 pairs, and I still have 7 pairs😉, even my very first pair is still in super condition. 💪
That's great Michael 👍
They look like a really well made sock that's for sure. I know they're super popular, a lot of the guys I run with love them 😊
Thanks for watching the review I hope you enjoyed it 🙏
Peux tu me recommander un modèle pour le hivernal..? Compressport, X-Socks,... peut-être ou autres
Merçi par avance, sportivement Frank
I've used Compressport socks a few times and unfortunately they didn't last 5 minutes and I went through the toe! I've also used X-Bionic and they were brilliant. I've had several pairs and they lasted really well 👌
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel Frank 🙏😊
Bien, merçi pour ta réponse
Si tu as un modèle typiquement pour l'hiver, avec plaisir ??? 👌🤔👍
With all these new socks now you can ditched them lockdown marathon socks
Yep they've been binned! I learnt my lesson 😂
No compress sport?
I've used their socks in the past Ruben and always been dissapointed in the durability. I like the way they feel but I've gone through the toe really quick! 😕
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
My 4 pairs have lasted well, 1 has holes. I guess am a diligent nail trimmer.
@@reubenmcloughlin423 So am I Reuben and I've never had the issue in any other socks?
Your looking insanely lean
So that is your Christmas lists sorted out, then.
Yep, you can't beat running socks for Christmas! 🧦🎅
Thanks for watching Grant, hope you enjoyed it 🙏
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Thanks for watching Adan 👍
Hope you enjoy it! 😊