The best workout socks for every type of workout

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One of the most irritating things that happen when you run or walk is when your socks keep slipping off your heels into your shoe. To fix this problem, you should choose a pair of socks with a high heel tab. This is an additional piece of fabric over the heel that keeps the socks in place.

Although there are a lot of options for running socks, I chose the Balega Blister Resist model because of the affordability and excellent Amazon ratings. I also know some people who swear by Balega socks, including my mother – and we all know that mothers can’t lie.

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If you’re tempted to wear an old pair of gym socks to lift, think again. Men’s journal recommends weight lifters to wear calf-high socks to prevent scratches and cuts from lifting dumbbells or other objects from the floor. If you use ropes during training, higher socks prevent you from burning yourself.

You probably have an old pair of calf-high socks in the back of your closet, but if you want to opt for a new set, I would recommend this pair of socksmiths. With a piping cuff (an extra layer of fabric on top of the sock) and a snug fit, they won’t fall all day, and the barbell pattern lets everyone know that you are indeed a serious lifter.

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These two activities don’t seem to go together, but both require longer socks. When cycling, they protect your heels from the back of your studs and when hiking, they protect your lower legs from poison oak and ticks.

Swiftwicks are a lightweight sock so you don’t overheat with the extra skin, but they are shaped to stay in place during exercise. The socks also have mesh and ventilation channels to avoid too much sweaty feet.

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If you don’t have to spend $ 20 on a pair of socks, don’t despair – you can still buy some pretty good training socks on a budget. These Asics socks have a bow band for extra support, a knitted mesh for ventilation and no bulky toe seam. Amazon reviewers confirm that the socks stay in place all day and don’t cause blisters. Also, $ 12 for a pack of three pairs of quality socks is a pretty good deal.

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I know it’s disgusting to talk about it, but if you’re prone to athlete’s foot or other fungal infections, you should take a close look at which socks and shoes you wear when you exercise. Moist socks offer a perfect atmosphere in which fungal infections can thrive. Whatever you wear, change them as soon as they get wet (or leave them out entirely).

These low cut socks from Kodal are trimmed with copper that was recommended for the prevention and treatment of foot infections. They also wick moisture away so your feet stay dry and the fungus doesn’t multiply at all.

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Blow are fluid-filled bags that form on your skin, typically in response to repeated pressure or rubbing. If your socks are damp, this will usually worsen the process. Blisters are annoying and can take a long time to heal. So you shouldn’t worry anymore.

These socks are double-layered to avoid blisters and have a moisture-wicking outer layer made of polyester. Blisters are a hit to the routine of every runner, hiker, or hiker, but Amazon reviews for these socks suggest that they effectively prevent blisters and irritation.

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Compression therapy, which increases blood flow to various parts of the body, has been used by athletes for decades. You can find all kinds of futuristic compression therapy products like NormaTec, but did you know that compression therapy can be obtained with a simple pair of socks?

The Paplus Ankle Compression Stockings have a circular print design to increase blood flow to your ankle and the bottom of your foot. Amazon reviewers found that these socks helped them with plantar fasciitis, swelling, and even recovery from foot surgery.

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Cold feet during winter training are no fun. If it’s freezing cold outside and you still want to brave the cold weather, Merino wool Socks like this from Woolly are the way to go. They keep you warm, but since merino wool is thinner than regular wool, your feet won’t overheat. The fabric also doesn’t smell bad when you sweat on it, which is a big plus.

I have brought this pair of socks with me on one-week backpacking trips and have worn them every day while hiking. I will confirm that they can withstand the job perfectly and I didn’t even have smelly feet at the end of the day.

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If you’ve ever finished training just to have soaking wet shoes, you’re not alone – many people have sweaty feet. Fortunately, these Dickies socks are specially designed for moisture control. The socks are advertised with ventilation channels, but don’t be fooled into believing that they are weak. Amazon reviewers say they’re nice and thick, but still keep your feet cool and dry.