Best socks for cushioning?

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by NJ1

For sure two distinct camps on this subject. For me, two pair is too hot and doesn't offer enough feel. That said, no doubt people's feet are fickle and whatever keeps them happy is the best way.

I agree with you that two pairs of socks is too stuffy but to each their own. The Elites are great since they just add extra protection in the forefoot and heel and leave the arch with a thinner material to allow for better ventilation.

[scotus]

Originally Posted by jonahnaturals

Hi there -

I've been using Thorlos, level 3, for the past few years, and while I like them, I find that they wear out a little too quickly right where the balls of the feet are.

Does anyone have any recommendations for other socks that provide as much cushion but are more durable?

Thanks a lot.

Costco carries socks made by Head. They are seriously thick and you get 6 pairs for the price of 1 pair of Thorlos. Once in a while they come in black as well.

I used to have the same durability problem with Thorlos Level 3. But I found a solution for that. Wear another pair of socks over the Thorlos and they last far longer (like 1 month vs over a year).

Of course, not everyone can handle wearing 2 pairs of socks, especially when one of them is the Thorlos, but they feel fine to me.

[jonahnaturals]

Originally Posted by scotus

Costco carries socks made by Head. They are seriously thick and you get 6 pairs for the price of 1 pair of Thorlos. Once in a while they come in black as well.

I used to have the same durability problem with Thorlos Level 3. But I found a solution for that. Wear another pair of socks over the Thorlos and they last far longer (like 1 month vs over a year).

Of course, not everyone can handle wearing 2 pairs of socks, especially when one of them is the Thorlos, but they feel fine to me.

Thanks for the tips. I wish Costco in Canada would carry those Head socks - they sound great.

[goober]

For cushioning, I have found getting a cusioned insole and replacing the usual cheap ones that shoes come with does far more than any socks I have tried.

[skuludo]

Drymax says that socks don't provide any cushioning. It suggests replacing the insole and/or shoes for improved cushoning.

[Rozroz]

just wanted to add a question:
i'm pretty satisfied with my level 3 Thorlos ,
but i tend to get holes at the toe-tips really fast..
are there any socks that could somehow help postponing this?

[scotus]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

just wanted to add a question:
i'm pretty satisfied with my level 3 Thorlos ,
but i tend to get holes at the toe-tips really fast..
are there any socks that could somehow help postponing this?

Wear any pair of socks over the Thorlos and they will last 10X longer.

[rufus_smith]

Originally Posted by jmjmkim

Costco has white socks that are real thick and perfect for my sore feet. This is the best socks that I have had for tennis.

Yeah, I used to use thorlo but switched to these and they are comfortable and nicely priced.

[tenchu9154]

Power stripes!

[NJ1]

Originally Posted by skuludo

Drymax says that socks don't provide any cushioning. It suggests replacing the insole and/or shoes for improved cushoning.

Is the OP not asking about cushioning for the skin (as opposed to knees/ankles)? I would hope no one believes that socks are for cushioning joints, as some makers imply.

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by scotus

Wear any pair of socks over the Thorlos and they will last 10X longer.

one more sock on top of a level 3 Thorlos??
i won't get my foot into the shoe!

[Boricua]

I like Thorlo. Great quality and fit, Just bought level 2

[tandayu]

Most thick socks only good the first time you use it, and will not as good after the first wash.

The insole is the important part for cushioning, Walmart sells good one at $10 - 415, or of course buy from TW

[skuludo]

Originally Posted by NJ1

Is the OP not asking about cushioning for the skin (as opposed to knees/ankles)? I would hope no one believes that socks are for cushioning joints, as some makers imply.

I don't know. I think that the OP is talking about joint cushioning.
I can't find anything that indicates the OP is looking for skin cushioning.

[scotus]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

one more sock on top of a level 3 Thorlos??
i won't get my foot into the shoe!

Ha, maybe you need larger shoes!

[Ronaldo]

Found Wigwam Double Sole crew socks are great, last a long time, and inexpensive compared to Thorlos.