Running Socks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 187 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 25 posts to rank the best Running Socks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/running, r/AdvancedRunning, r/PHRunners, r/Ultralight. Top-rated brands include Balega (4.9/5), Feetures (4.9/5), Darn Tough (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews187
Subreddits11
Posts25
Brands48
Products73
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#1
Balega
4.9
(32)
"[ this one -> Balega] durable and comfy. Very good for long runs."
"I have the Balega hidden comfort and they are likely the best sock I have ever bought."
"Balega Blister Resist, very solid and comfortable socks for long runs."
"BALEGA BLISTER RESIST."
"Balega and Feetures are my preferred."
"Balega, Feetures, Darn Tough, Falke."
"Balega Enduro Quarter."
"Balega Endure."
"My favorites are Balega and Injinji!"
"Balega hidden comfort for cushion, longer runs, and colder runs."
#2
Feetures
4.9
(31)
"Feetures"
"Personally, I like Feetures Elite Max Cushion (or whatever level cushion you prefer) and OS1st Wicked Comfort."
"I discovered Feetures this year and I'm completely hooked."
"Feetures elite ultra light."
"Feetures elite ultra light."
"Feetures elite no show with tabs. Best socks."
"Best ever: Feetures Elite."
"I like the feetures brand. Padded and breathable."
"Feetures by a good amount for me."
"Feetures and Darn Tough are my fave."
#3
Darn Tough
4.7
(18)
"I wear Darn Tough most of the time."
"DarnTough Merino socks (I’m a Vermonter so I’m partial but a great company and free replacements!)"
"I'm using the Darn Tough 'Run No Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight' and love them."
"Darn Tough ultra light."
"Darn Tough Bolt and Tempo micro crew socks are great!"
"Darn Tough ultralight for the days I want something thin and light."
"It's the best $25 you'll spend."
"Darn tough socks, brilliant."
"Darn Tough or Farm to Feet. Both companies have great socks."
"Darn tough. Forever and always."
#4
Swiftwick
4.9
(10)
"They have just the right amount of compression, and combined with body glide, I don’t get blisters."
"Swiftwick Aspire Four are my favorite."
"Swiftwick are some of my favorite."
"I can attest to how effective they “wick” in the Texas heat."
"I like Swiftwick aspire."
"Swiftwick. When I made this switch 15 years ago, I've never looked back."
"Swiftwick socks for winter have been incredible."
"Swiftwick Aspire for summer and Pursuit for winter."
"Have been my go to for the last 3 years."
"Expensive but worth every penny."
#5
Injinji
4.8
(10)
"Injinji have really helped me avoid toe blister."
"Injinji."
"Injinji toe socks are really great."
"Injinji toe socks! I tend to get blisters in between my toes."
"Injinji wool toe socks."
"I’ve been running in Injinji socks for years, through many winters, and they always keep my feet toasty warm."
"Separating the toes reduces blisters."
"I don't run in any other socks anymore."
"I have three pairs for running, and two Injini toe socks also."
"They keep my toes from getting blisters in between them and I like the individual hugs they provide to my toes."
#6
Stance
4.5
(10)
"Stance. On the whole amazing quality and really comfy too."
"Stance, Beluga hidden comfort are my go to running socks."
"Comes with a lifetime guarantee against holes and tears for the infiknit range."
"I'm a huge fan of the Stance quarter socks."
"Stance performance quarter socks. They come in ultra light, light, and medium cushion."
"I use Stance Run Light socks."
"Stance running socks are quite good."
"Big fan of Stance socks."
"Stance, Feetures, DryMax, Hexxee for general."
"My current favourites are Stance. They make a lovely sock."
#7
Smartwool
5.0
(7)
"The high merino content keeps you dry and odorless in hot or cold weather."
"I use Smart Wool year round."
"I like Smartwool low no cushion socks."
"Smartwool socks."
"Smartwool PhD Run Cold socks 😊."
"They are comfortable and light, also because of they are made of merino wool."
"They are all still in commission."
#8
Bombas
5.0
(5)
"Bombas Merino."
"I wear bombas socks they’re hella expensive but i’ll never wear anything else."
"Bombas performance socks are great year-round for me."
"Bombas make really tall wool socks that go up to your knees !! They're great for colder weather."
"Bombas. I’m never going back to any other sock."
#9
CEP
5.0
(4)
"Fit snug (compression socks) and are thin and breathable."
"CEP."
"I'm partial to CEP socks."
"CEP all the way. Great fit and material."
#10
Decathlon
4.0
(4)
"I use decathlon (kiprun) and it's good enough :))"
"I use decathlon (kiprun) and it's good enough :))"
"Decathlon kiprun, Feetures, Injinji, and Aonijie"
"Decathlon kiprun series socks."
#11
Incylence
4.7
(3)
"Incylence are my favourite!"
"Incylence are all about funky colors and thin tall socks."
"I'm a sucker for Incylence socks."
#12
Saucony
4.7
(3)
"Saucony makes good quarter socks for running."
"On pair 4 of 6 and love them so far."
"Big fan of sauconey socks for a solid everyday sock."
#13
Wright
4.3
(3)
"They are super comfy and I never get blisters with them."
"For the races Wright socks. Double lined so no blisters."
"I use them to run through the winter in Canada."
#14
Outway
5.0
(2)
"Outway have been good to me."
"Outway or stance are my go-to’s!"
#15
Ridge Supply
5.0
(2)
"Ridge supply - marketed towards cyclists."
"Ridge Supply."
#16
Steigen
4.5
(2)
"Steigen are excellent."
"Steigen."
#17
Shyu
4.5
(2)
"Shyu Racing Socks for running."
"Can’t go wrong with Shyu sock."
#18
Falke
4.5
(2)
"There is nothing like it."
"Falke RU4. German brand, pricey, but great quality."
#19
Gold Toe
4.5
(2)
"Powersox by GOLDTOE have been the best I've tried so far and very affordable."
"You can get 6 pair for $16 on Amazon."
#20
Eddie Bauer
4.5
(2)
"I settled on the Eddie Bauer First Ascent 1/4 Crew merino socks."
"Currently wear a lot of Eddie Bauer First Ascent merino quarter crew socks."
#21
Asics
4.5
(2)
"Asics makes great running socks, somewhat thin so your feet don't get soggy with sweat."
"Running: ASICS Quick Lyte."
#22
Nike
4.0
(2)
"Nike Spark socks are incredible, just expensive and run slightly small."
"I love Nike Elite Crew socks."
#23
Lululemon
4.0
(2)
"I really like the Lululemon run socks! Great quality for the price."
"Lululemon are pretty good though don’t seem to be all that durable."
#24
Fitsok
4.0
(2)
"I have been very happy with Fitsok, Smartwool, and Woolrich."
"I think they're great."
#25
Danish Endurance
4.0
(2)
"I have Danish Endurance anti blister socks."
"A very affordable option that are lightweight but quite durable are Danish Endurance running."
#26
DeFeet
5.0
(1)
"I’ll put in a plug for DeFeet Woolie Boolie cycling socks."
#27
Kiprun
5.0
(1)
"My feet are loving these. Kiprun thick socks from Decathalon."
#28
REI
5.0
(1)
"Wool socks... REI or smartwool."
#29
Patagonia
5.0
(1)
"Patagonia merino socks."
#30
Penguindojo
5.0
(1)
"I like Penguindojo Knee high socks and crew socks."
#31
Icebreaker
5.0
(1)
"I love my Icebreaker merino wool "Hike+" crew socks."
#32
Thorlos
5.0
(1)
"Never had blisters since swapping to them."
#33
Heelium
5.0
(1)
"I've run thousands of miles in heelium bamboo socks, can vouch for them."
#34
Dick's Sporting Goods
5.0
(1)
"Dicks sporting goods bamboo socks. Ventilation is amazing and they're so soft."
#35
OS1st
5.0
(1)
"Everyone needs to try OS1st."
#36
Merino
5.0
(1)
"I have merino socks and running in -30 Celsius (Winnipeg) with normal running shoes and my feet never feel cold."
#37
Wright Socks
5.0
(1)
"I love my Wright Socks."
#38
Kalenji
5.0
(1)
"Haven't had any blisters or hotspots in a long while."
#39
Rockay
5.0
(1)
"They are mix of merino wool, have arch compression etc. Love them."
#40
Balega Running Socks
5.0
(1)
"Avoid cotton socks, get moisture wicking socks. Notable brands: balega, feetures, injinji, aonijie"
#41
2XU
5.0
(1)
"I really rate the 2XU Vectr cushion socks."
#42
Puma
4.0
(1)
"I honestly love using Puma tennis socks."
#43
Paplus
4.0
(1)
"I found some paplus quarter socks, a pack of 6 for $20."
#44
Roadrunner Sports
4.0
(1)
"They have some compression and offer good cushion that makes the run more 'responsive'."
#45
Copperfit
4.0
(1)
"The only socks I ever wear, whether I'm running, working out or just day to day, are Copperfit."
#46
Cheap Toe Socks
4.0
(1)
"I have been running approx. 10-20 miles a week with these socks for the past six months and haven't had any blisters."
#47
Adidas
3.0
(1)
"I Get like a 6 pack of adidas running socks from kohls for like 12 bucks."
#48
Tracksmith
1.0
(1)
"I recently purchased the tracksmith no show marino socks, and for me they are the absolute worst running socks."
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