Marathon socks

huber

What socks would people advice for running a marathon in 14-18degrees?

adrian522

Whatever socks you normally use? No need for anything different because its the marathon. I use the Lidl running socks mainly.

TFBubendorfer

huber wrote: »

What socks would people advice for running a marathon in 14-18degrees?

Same socks as for any other run.

Damo 2k9

adrian522 wrote: »

Whatever socks you normally use? No need for anything different because its the marathon. I use the Lidl running socks mainly.

+1 on this. Bought a couple pairs when they were on special before the marathon last year and although they havent really kept well, there a great sock for the price.

Couldnt find my hilly ones the day before the marathon, but I done a lot of my long runs in the Lidl ones aswell so I was able to use those instead!

ariana`

Lidl all the way for me. I use them for all my long runs. I have tried a fair few other brands - kalenji, puma, penneys, pro touch, 1000 mile - but my favourite and old reliables are Lidl. I did DCM in them last year.

BeepBeep67

I wouldn't over think your socks, I've spent >€15's on socks I hate and <€3 on Lidl and Puma ones that I love.
Just wear what you feel comfortable in, slightly more padding and a good inch or 2 above the neck of the shoe would be recommended for longer distances.

rom

Bodyglide on the tops of the toes, in between them, the inside and outside and you should be fine with most running socks.

chavezychavez

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

+1 on this. Bought a couple pairs when they were on special before the marathon last year and although they havent really kept well, there a great sock for the price.

Couldnt find my hilly ones the day before the marathon, but I done a lot of my long runs in the Lidl ones aswell so I was able to use those instead!

I normally train in Lidl socks and run the longer training sessions/marathons/ultras in Hilly Twin Skins. Great sock and extremely long wear in them.
Used to run in 1000 Miler socks but was getting too many blisters from them

Murph_D

Use 1000 mile for most long runs and races of 10k-50k. Plenty of Lidl socks that I use for shorter runs. Never had a blister on any long or short run or race. Lucky I suppose.

healy1835

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

....and a good inch or 2 above the neck of the shoe would be recommended for longer distances.

What would the benefit be here? I'd usually wear the lower socklet type socks as opposed to anklet socks......

BeepBeep67

healy1835 wrote: »

What would the benefit be here? I'd usually wear the lower socklet type socks as opposed to anklet socks......

Once you have no concerns that the shoe could rub then that should be ok, for me I like to err on the side of caution.

healy1835

As regards the OP, I'd wear the Hilly Marathon Fresh socks for a Marathon, but I honestly haven't found much difference between them and the Crivit socks from Lidl. I've stocked up on both

geld

I'm also a fan of Lidl/Aldi socks. I stopped buying expensive socks years ago.

A little tip....get them a size too small. That way they are more snug on your feet (they will still fit!) and are less prone to movement thereby reducing friction and hence blisters!

robinph

geld wrote: »

A little tip....get them a size too small.

Depends if your foot size is at the upper or lower end of the size range for the socks.

denis b

Have worn the hilly's and they are very good. Supportive and breathable. Huge fan of the Aldi - good support, very breathable and a little extra for the pressure points. The Aldi ones even have the L&R printed, handy when you are in a rush. Both are faultless in my experience.

Damo 2k9

Friendly reminder that LIDL have running socks back in TODAY at 3 euro a pair, absolute bargain they have lasted me ages.

ariana`

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Friendly reminder that LIDL have running socks back in TODAY at 3 euro a pair, absolute bargain they have lasted me ages.

Well now i definitely have no sympathy for you if they're all gone when you get there :P:pac:

Damo 2k9

ariana` wrote: »

Well now i definitely have no sympathy for you if they're all gone when you get there :P:pac:

They are in every shop except for Finglas, I swear...:pac:

skyblue46

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

They are in every shop except for Finglas, I swear...:pac:

There was a shortage of size 9-10.....after I left!