Elevate Your Running Game with These Must-Have Socks

[@mikebonsall2449]

Usually run in Stance socks. Fit well, long lasting and an awesome range of colours and designs. Also got a couple of pairs of the Saysky universe hi viz socks for winter running. They're great!

[@thedudecarrying]

I'm new to running, just turned 40 in February and started running for the first time in my life. Never ran over 1 mile....ever. 1st run was 0.8 miles without stopping, now I'm running about 15-18 miles per week and blisters and chaffing were a real problem at first. I'm liking Balelga and Stance socks so far. Perfect video for me right now, thank you

[@rajaiskandars]

I use Steigens for races. Light compression, thinner, wicks sweat, no blisters, and maintains shape even after 4 years. For daily training I use basic socks from Asics, the ones which has the pull-up at the ankle. Soft and retains shape even after 100 washes. I am in hot and humid Malaysia.

[@tausifulislam6506]

Can you share any link of ASICS one? Similar kind of ASICS make my feet so hot compared to my nikes

[@norestwicked6125]

Me too, i need suggestions for tropical areas, heat is scorching these days

[@Beardy_Runs]

Hi Fordy. I use Stance Run Quarter socks. I use them for both training and racing in. Anti odour, breathable and they have a infiknit guarantee which means you can send them back for a free replacement if they develop holes 👍🏻

[@FordyRuns]

Nice

[@georgestydahar7686]

I am totally obsessed with Steigen socks. They are based in Australia and the quality is great. I hate thicker socks, too hot and absorb too much moisture. Steigen’s are thinner, hug the foot like a glove, and wear like iron. Their colors are very groovy too.

[@robertthomassmith]

AGREED!

[@andrewdix3466]

I use Steigen and they're amazing!

[@ChestnutandBea]

Can agree with the More Miles ones. Love them and so reasonably priced

[@FordyRuns]

Absolutely

[@QueLaZaRuS]

Incylence socks are a fab thin option! Especially coming into warmer weather!

[@dominicelmer2008]

Versus for me all day long. Great range, great selection and never had an issue.

[@namits3775]

My favourite socks are Steigen, never had blisters with them. Thicker sock I use Bridgedale.

[@FordyRuns]

Interesting thanks

[@blackwatchlion]

Injinji toe socks, which allow my toes to splay and helps prevent any type of bunion flare ups. Feetures for days when I feel like I need more foot support. Swiftwick for a change of pace.

[@FordyRuns]

I tried them but couldnt get on with them... such a personal thing

[@benhruns]

Loving the Versus socks for all types of running

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah I saw them at an expo

[@Carlosediaz543]

I work at a running shoes store and i found all are socks really cheap or pour fitting and have been looking for better alternatives. This was very helpful thank you

[@ianglendinning7668]

Have a few pairs of the Shyu socks and they are really good. I've also been using Gain The Edge grip socks and they have transformed some shoes, especially the Invincible 2. With the grips underfoot my feet feel much more connected with the shoe and it reduces the wobbliness in my experience.

[@FordyRuns]

glad you liking Shyu socks

[@tiosklightning4367]

I always run in rockay knee high compression socks, great quality and have kept me injury free since I switched to them (used to get shin splints). Also, they're made from plastic waste recovered from the ocean which makes me happy to support them!

[@ianlowe4126]

Incylence socks from Germany. Fantastic. Oh and Hexxee from Birmingham here in the Uk make great socks with some really funky designs. 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Interesting thanks

[@adamdrew5465]

Shyu socks are insanely comfortable like wearing a silk glove for your feet 👌🏼

[@rych7852]

Used to buy Hilly socks. The "mono skins" and then latterly the "supremes" But they stopped making them in crew length. So recently switched to Stance. Stance have a lifetime warranty on some of their socks depending on which model they are.

[@greekveteran2715]

Do you find Stance to be better than Hilly? If you could have only 1,which would you choose please?

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Balega for me. They have so many different fits. Thin or thick. For blisters or comfort etc... I love them . Expensive but worth it

[@FordyRuns]

Interesting thanks

[@DanielFigueiredo_]

Try the Incylence ones. I'm loving it for racing.

[@FordyRuns]

Will Do thanks

[@Bodhished]

Drymax I probably wear the most. Stance next. Falke next. Injinji sometimes if it's hot or I want to protect the toes.

[@FordyRuns]

ill check them out thanks

[@Ponty30]

Feetures. Very happy with them. I will have to give the Shyu socks a go.

[@FordyRuns]

Defo worth a try

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Been running in various Hilly socks for quite a few yrs now. Only use the marathon fresh tab sock now. Also use Steigen, depending on what shoe I wear. Hoka's own branded running sock and occasionally, Stance Feel 360. All depends on what shoe I wear, sometimes I combine 2 pairs !

[@FordyRuns]

I’m checking out the stance ones

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Stance are ok. The Feel360 range are better for running. A more suited material, whereas the standard sock, still comfortable, has caused me minor issues with the seam at the toes rubbing.

[@RyanSmith-hf7gc]

I would recommend Runderwear merino wool socks, they're a bit thick but it's impressive how little they smell, they're comfortable and they've lasted better than any other sock I've had. I've used Stance and they're good but don't last that many washes. Balega is another I've tried recently and I'm liking them, haven't used them for long enough to comment on durability

[@dawncyclist]

God thanks for the vid. been trying to find a good pair of socks that could match my Superblast and just opened youtube and see this upload! haha

[@FordyRuns]

Booom

[@laszlokovacs9596]

Compressport is my no1

[@doncarlospipely8852]

I use Smartwool ankle socks. Have a few pairs of the more padded and some of the thinner ones. Fit great, really comfy, wick well, can use several times between washes and no blisters. I do have my eyes on the Shyu race ones though for the colourways!

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great video Chris, we don't think about our running socks enough, it all starts with the correct socks on your feet!

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah so true

[@MartinCharlton-ds7ro]

Stance Feel 360 socks for me and always go for brightly coloured and/or patterned socks

[@TheHutchRuns]

I can highly recommend Soar running socks but a bit thick for racing, my favourite race socks are On Running Performance Mid Sock, they are uber comfy and last forever and, at £20 (considering the quality and how long they last), aren't ridiculously expensive

[@FordyRuns]

I have a pair and wear them when I want to be an elite

[@TheHutchRuns]

@@FordyRuns you are an elite 🙂

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

I have one thicker pair and 3 x thinner pairs of SOAR socks.

[@WJ-qw8wl]

I've been using more mile for years cheap but comfy an do the job !

[@James-Henderson]

I really like the Absolute 360 socks.

[@FordyRuns]

Cool Will Take a look

[@alboreham388]

Just ordered some Stance socks off the back of the comments. Thanks! 👍🏼

[@russellbutt1553]

Drymax fan here. But also regularly wear Feetures, Stance and Hexxee.

[@TonyC23]

Runderwear anti blister ones are pretty good, never had a blister! Can be a little warm sometimes mind in the summer months

[@ianpayton3639]

Runderwear and Balega anti blisters are my log run marathon socks. But as a curveball, I love sundried cycling socks for everyday runs. They really give a nice feel in the shoe, and for top end shoes you get to feel carbon plated shoes in a nice and confident way.

[@FordyRuns]

Lot of love for balega

[@richardbruce6156]

Used to use Thorlo Experia and 1000 miles but got a pair of Stance Socks a while ago and now have multiple pairs of the thin and medium cushioning ones. They are great and come in some awesome colours. Also a shout out to Start Fitness and their More Miles socks, got a pair free with a pair of Puma Forever Run shoes about a month ago and they are great socks and only cost around £7. I liked them so much I bought a few pairs of them and some of their trail socks and haven’t been disappointed. Might give the SHYU ones a try though.

[@OSUCarol]

I got Shyu and really like them! I will have to buy more whenever I make my next race day shoe purchase. The only gripe (which isn't their fault) is that as an American, it took a really long time for the shipment to get out of customs. Also like Stance and the Nike Spark socks.

[@rhydianhooper8386]

Versus socks are my fave at the moment 👌

[@michaellogan8395]

BRAV Socks are amazing, UK company and the designs are awesome. Going try Saysky

[@garymanders1273]

Best socks!! Free More Mile i got with my Puma velocity 2 for £45 with a bit of extra discount courtesy of FORDYRUNS🙂

[@manuel_877]

Good morning. Another equipment for to run. A good socks is very important. I have Lurbel( running) and xbionic (trailrunning). Like to Fordy. A nice day for everyone. 🌞🏃🧦

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@emmalewin7493]

Another Stance fan here. Also use Hilly mono skins.

[@HowIsThat69]

I got that purple camo from ASICS as well. Great sock

[@leepearce3437]

I use hilly marathon fresh,expensive but never let me down

[@gosekinz]

I use & recommend Tabio .. I think they are available in the UK .. think Injiji with more sports science

[@chriscummings9387]

I really like Hilly mono skin socks but wanting to try the shyu ones out. I use more mile ones for everyday use like yourself and have a pair of stance ankle socks that sometimes get whipped out if I’m also going with calf sleeves

[@pauldelaney4186]

Stance and Saysky 👍🏻👍🏻

[@vickyshaw1709]

I usually wear either More Miles or Hilly. Just waiting on some coming from Hexxee to try out.

[@FordyRuns]

More miles are great

[@davidrogers5443]

Got the shyu colour way to match my Nike vapourfly 👍😎 lovely socks. Love those ASICS socks Fordy! I also have Compressport socks and they have been really good

[@FordyRuns]

Wallop

[@petergibbs6993]

Versus UK and Hilly socks are my go to

[@FordyRuns]

Versus getting some love

[@garyduffy4661]

I've been trying lots of different socks, even in warmer weather I prefer some cushion and for much of my training have used Stance quarter socks, mixing up with light or medium cushion. But, for my longer runs I've used 1000 mile Fusion anti-blister; yes, they're twin-skinned, but even when warmer I have never had a blister, or really developed any hot-spots. I also had the benefit during London that despite being pi**ed wet through, they did the job and most likely kept my feet warmer for longer as I suffer from cold feet due to cold injuries when I was younger. What is the cushioning like on the Shyu socks, do they have different cushion available?

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

I race in SOAR socks which I find are better than any other sock that I have worn, especially for racing in. I have just received my first pair of Versus socks which I am pretty impressed with and would rank up there with Rockay (better than most but not as good as SOAR for racing in). The Versus socks are nice and lightweight but don't grip your shoe as well and I get the inclination that over a longer/tougher race you might get a little foot slip in your shoes. Great range of designs and good value though. Agree that the asics socks that I have owned are pretty good 👍 Feetures are good on colder but dry days, as are BRAV (wouldn't advise using either in the wet though, especially BRAV). Feetures are better than BRAV. CEP that I bought years ago were pretty good but are an overpriced brand for what you are getting. Oh and I forgot that I do have some Saysky socks which are more ankle socks than my now preferred 1/4 length, so Saysky only get an outing when I am short for socks on hot summer days now (used to wear them all the time when I first had them though and they have worn better than many).

[@SagarSiddhpura]

I thought that there would be links to socks in the description

[@NEDwards63]

Stance & Brooks

[@stephencsaplar6382]

Stance is my go to running socks. But think I might check out the Shyu socks, first time I’m hearing about the brand. 🏃🏻‍♂️👍

[@FordyRuns]

same as someone else on here

[@marksouthwick816]

Completely agree, broke cardinal rule changing kit prior to marathon and went with stance socks, really please I did, great quality, breathable and comfort ❤❤

[@hirenthesia]

Cep ultralight

[@brianpires8411]

Feetures are the best!

[@Chris78pl]

I run in Amazon cheap toe socks like 11£ for 5 pairs no blisters rubs or anything

[@michaelbennett5448]

Injinji for me helped to stop blisters and hot feet so stuck with them.

[@FordyRuns]

Great stuff

[@philliphickey2687]

Injinji toe socks the best I've found.

[@FordyRuns]

Someone else said the same

[@jjchang9874]

Steigen socks from Australia

[@marklanghorn9220]

Versus socks are good quality and do different designs

[@FenboyTim]

I think we are guilty of paying daft prices at times for shoes and neglect sock options. I’ve not tried any mentioned. Balega hidden comfort at the best ones I have, cushioned, breathable quality socks

[@muscfiorentina]

Balega are great. Feetures if you like a thinner sock.

[@FordyRuns]

Someone else said the same

[@muscfiorentina]

@@FordyRuns if you haven’t tried Balega you should give them a try.

[@kieronturner2667]

Stance feel 360 Infiknit for me 😁 they seem to be indestructible 😂 nike spark for racing

[@FordyRuns]

I’m checking these out

[@charlesvelez4677]

Check out Darn Tough Vermont. Lifetime guarantee, great fit and they disappear on your run.

[@dawnbrighton4142]

Mainly hilly mono skins and more miles

[@AndrewSmith-gu3yf]

Not sock related chris but just picked some hoka tecton x up for £99 of Internet..Happy days 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Bargain

[@michaelr.8402]

Running - Socks...? I like CEP & Compressport 🏃‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@FordyRuns]

Ok cool

[@francescocipullo3436]

Looked at the thumbnail and thought: could you make a comparison video between the Skechers GoRun Ride 11 and the MaxRoad 5? They seem comparable to me and I would love to hear which one is better.

[@FordyRuns]

maxroad 5 rock but the new goride 11 is a good shoe

[@francescocipullo3436]

@@FordyRuns which one is better in your opinion?

[@jason.rams4]

I've been between Feetures and Stance running sucks. The Feetures socks have been great but the Stance have been a little weird-fitting.

[@FordyRuns]

Interesting thanks

[@TadeuszCantwell]

Another Injini sock wearer here.

[@robertthomassmith]

Always Stiegen!

[@BigStu.running]

Versus socks for training and Monkey Sox on race day 🐵

[@FordyRuns]

I saw them they look cool

[@festekj]

Lululemon make the best running socks

[@FordyRuns]

Really ok I’ll check them out

[@myrddinmekel206]

I've to disagree with you on this. I wear STOX running or sport socks all the way. No other socks for me anymore. The only thing I don't like is that they're pretty expensive.

[@Wings_nut]

I swear by Balega.