Socks!!

So I want to talk about socks.  I have a few different pairs, a lot of el cheapo ones and my favourite running socks are my Under Armour ones I got from Anaconda.   Although after a few years of washing and wearing they've gotten a bit hard and scratchy and blisters are becoming prevalent again, starting oh about 7 or 8km into a run.

So I scouted around online and found Socks for Living and on a whim bought two different brands of socks.   The first were Compressport Run Pro Racing Socks V2 Low Cut.  Now don't be alarmed, I don't call myself "pro racing" anything!!  But I liked the look of them.  Although when I decided on a size I had to work out my size on US sizings.  Although the length was good, I found the cut across the top of the sock was quite tight (perhaps were the ESS on compress would lay there).  Perhaps that was the compression part of it?  Who knows.

I thought the little bobbly bits were interesting, almost like pressure points.  Interesting texture.  I'd say they were okay for me, but still not what I was after.  I'd give them a B for me.
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I also bought Sof Sole Women's Running Select Low Cut.  Now these were more like it.   They were light but still had that nice amount of pressure around my inner foot.  I liked these A LOT.  In fact I will definitely be going back and buying more.  Plus they were in a two pack so more economical.  Again, I'm one for the low cut socks, and like the ones before they also had a tab at the back, not that that has ever been an issue for me and blisters.  My blisters comes on the edge of my inner foot about an inch under my toe.   These ones however have seen a blisterless run, combined with Body Glide of course.  A+

Great service from Socks for Living, it was a chance stumble on the site, but so glad I did.  I'll be back.   Anyone care to share what their fave socks are?

Did my last long run on Saturday, now a few shorter runs before next Sunday.  Honestly I really don't know what I'm doing, I'm gathering any advice anyone cares to throw at me and taking everything on board.  It was good though on Saturday, as there was light misty rain.  I don't like running in the rain, so it was good to do a bit of a rehearsal in case next Sunday is rainy.   All good.  Oh except where two heeler type dogs came rushing out of their unfenced yard straight for me, barking like Cujo!  I did a panic and meekly yelled out Go Home! Until their owner showed up from around the side of his house and profusely apologised.  I tell you though, I almost pee'd my pants.

Hope your Easter has been a lovely one.  We went to the dawn service here in town this morning, the churches in town take turns in hosting it.  It's a nice small service by the lake, followed by hot cross buns, coffee and little eggs for everyone for breakfast.  It's a nice morning to chat with friends from town.