I am having a hard time finding some decent socks for my upcoming race. I have used Wright Sox, but they tend to bunch up near the toe on my long runs. I was thinking I'd be better off with a single layer, breathable sock, but I am a little worried about potential blistering.
Any suggestions. Has anyone tried the Asics Kinsei Sock?
They are pricey, but they may fit the bill. Looking for something real breathable.
I hope you don't mind me asking my own question on your thread, but the topic is very similar. To answer your own question I think that most running shops sell those socks with the silly designs... and those are usually fairly thin and durable. I have no idea if they would bunch up because I haven't had that problem with any socks.
Does anyone here race the marathon WITHOUT socks? I have raced without socks in every other race I have done up to the half-marathon, but feel anxious about running the 42k without socks.
If you want a very lightweight sock, check out the Feetures Light. Many of the very thin socks have a toe seam that is noticeable because the socks are so thin. However, the Feetures has no seams in the toe.
Why not test the no sock method on your long runs and MP workouts? If you like the feel and don't have blister problems it should be ok. However, I would ask why would you not want to wear socks? I understand it for shorter distances and in spikes, etc. But you don't really want that snug spike-like fit for the marathon.
I actually race over 10k with socks on. I would not reccomend running without socks for the marathon. I could see it causing a lot of problems
run the marathon barefoot. get tough.
WhiteSox wrote:
Any suggestions. Has anyone tried the Asics Kinsei Sock?
I haven't tried the Kinsei, but I've been using the Asics Kayano socks in marathons for the last few years and I'm very happy with them. The Kinsei looks similar, is it replacing the Kayano sock? The Kayano might be a couple of bucks cheaper.
i like the Kayano sox as well - very happy with them in my last several marathons - including Boston 11 days ago
I always wear the basic dry-fit Nike no-show socks. Really thin and breathable and definitely do not bunch up.
i ran sockless for most of my running career... but the last few years, it seems most all shoes have some stitching or seams that require the use of socks.
not since the old Nike Streak have i had a pair of shoes that felt good sockless, although the Asics Speedstars aren't bad, but i wore the Kayano socks with them for Boston
You should try Balega socks. I ran in them 2003 Chicago hot day no blisters.They are all I run in now
I have not had more than very small blisters from marathons using the Kayano. Thinner socks resulted in bleeding through my shoe the last 10K.
I've run a a couple sockless marathons. It helps that I do all of my training sockless too.
I can't say that I've really come out better or worse because of my socklessness. One marathon I lost a toenail, while another left me with only a small blister that I didn't even notice until later in the day. I think both of those are about normal for the people who wear socks as well.
Marathon PR is 2:37.
Defeet aireator socks are great for me.