Here are the best running socks for women.
LaTisha Switzer is a STRIDE certified run coach from San Diego, CA.
Liz Ferguson is STRIDE certified run coach in Austin, TX.
First and foremost, the sock fit is essential.
Cotton absorbs an insane amount of moisture.
Each foot has about 125,000 sweat glands.
Kayla Lightfoot is an RRCA certified running coach who has been running for over 25 years.
Feet produce a lot of sweat!
Cotton absorbs that moisture/sweat and holds it against your skin.
This can cause chaffing and blisters, she says.
Instead, moisture-wicking materials can help move sweat and moisture away from the body.
She also recommends getting seamless socks, which help reduce the likelihood of developing blisters.
What kind of cushioning should a running sock have?
Every runner is unique, so the right amount of cushioning will vary from individual to individual.
Ahead are some picks to keep your feet happy, healthy, and dry during your next run.
Theyre cushioned, seamless, and moisture-wicking.
Kayla Lightfoot is an RRCA certified running coach who has been running for over 25 years.
They also come in a variety of colors colors.
The Aspire Zero socks are thin no-show socks with compression and arch support built in.
They have some minimum cushioning but maximum breathability as well as a seamless toe box.
This Elite pair also has an anatomical fit (a sock designed for left and right foot each).
Materials:74% polyester; 21% nylon; 5% spandex.
Theyre also sweat-wicking and have linked toe seams.
Ranging in sizes from a Womens 5.5 to a Mens 16, theres a fit for practically every foot.
Materials:95%polyester, 2% spandex
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