Sock recommendations.
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Azzurri
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They don't move around in your shoes?
tenniskid3119
Semi-Pro
I use these really thick, padded socks from Target. They have a gold stripe across the toes, I dont know the brand tho.
AmericanTemplar
Professional
"Gold Toe?"--their socks are quite nice. I still have never been able to bring myself to throwing down $13 for a pair of the Thorlos, since I know that if I like them it would cost a fortune to buy several pairs.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I've been wearing Nike tennis socks lately and I like them. Some of the Adidas tennis socks are very good also. 
psamp14
Hall of Fame
I've been wearing Nike tennis socks lately and I like them. Some of the Adidas tennis socks are very good also.
i've been using nike socks for the past 2 years and they are great....ankle/crew, both are durable and no holes since i bought them
i see all these fancy socks, some advertising super cotton or drifit...the best are those which are like 75-80% cotton and the rest is mixed polyester/spandex/etc...
unless your feet sweat like crazy cotton is the best because it helps your skin breathe
tnkGod4tns
Rookie
it depends if you like thick or thin socks, i tried a lot of socks before and my personal favorites are the euros (not too thick, not too thin, just enough cushioning for me), thorlos are good too, if you get their level 3 which is the thickest one make sure you try them on with your tennis shoes, you might have to go up in size if you like the level 3, personally i like the thorlos level 2, again for me just enough cushioning, i might try their level 3 once i get new shoes, i might go up a 1/2 size in my shoes if i want to use their thickest socks, hope this helps.
Azzurri
Legend
I would rather thinner socks since I have a wide foot and the shoes I wear are tight enough. For some reason the socks I wear feel hot and seem to slide inside the shoes. I have been wearing Wal-Mart socks (can't think of the name...they have a star symbol). They were not cheapy socks either.
Azzurri
Legend
I see, so the socks made of material other than cotton are not good for sweaty feet. That may be the problem. I don't have sweaty feet, just hot and since I bought these sport socks my feet feel hot. So the every day ankle length Nike socks you and BP wear are good?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
The Nike Power Crew socks which are 70% cotton have been working for me. Very comfy.
The problem with most all synthetic socks (e.g., Thorlos, etc.) is that they slide around too much inside the my shoes.
PhillyMike
New User
I've been wearing a thin Adidas running sock meant to wick away moisture, then over top just a regular ol' tube sock for extra padding. I was worried they might rub against each other or something, but it's been good.
TheShaun
Hall of Fame
nope. and they're cheap. i think $6 for 3 pairs. i use them for running too. they are also moisture wicking. there are a few different ones but i make sure to get the thinest ones because my feet get hot and sweaty. C9 is my favourite athletic clothing brand, it's the best bang for your buck
psamp14
Hall of Fame
your feet probably feel hot since you might be wearing socks made mostly out of synthetic material....material worn by your feet is different than your shirt and shorts since dri-fit polyester shirts and shorts fit rather loose on you, or at least their is air circulating...for socks, there's no breathing room, so cotton is the best option because cotton breathes
i personally wear nike ankle socks, not the "no-shows" but the standard ankle socks....in colder weather i wear the crew socks...i bought a few packs of each back in 2005 and have been wearing them ever since, and they've been washed nearly every week...no holes or excessive wear
Gmedlo
Professional
Surprised no one else wears 2 pairs of socks... Shoe feels like it is a glove, incredible cushioning, and, unbeleivably enough, it breathes better than 1 pair. I think it has to do with the second sock increasing the distance between your foot and the shoe surface, which can't really breathe well. Or it just absorbs more sweat.
I can easily play 5 hours without any foot pain while wearing 2 pairs. Works better than any aftermarket insole I've tried.
And it's slightly easier on the socks, so they last a while longer.
These are 92% cotton, 8% polyester/spandex BTW, champion brand from Costco. Comes in Crew(thinner) or midcalf.
I can easily play 5 hours without any foot pain while wearing 2 pairs. Works better than any aftermarket insole I've tried.
And it's slightly easier on the socks, so they last a while longer.
These are 92% cotton, 8% polyester/spandex BTW, champion brand from Costco. Comes in Crew(thinner) or midcalf.
Azzurri
Legend
Azzurri
Legend
nope. and they're cheap. i think $6 for 3 pairs. i use them for running too. they are also moisture wicking. there are a few different ones but i make sure to get the thinest ones because my feet get hot and sweaty. C9 is my favourite athletic clothing brand, it's the best bang for your buck
I will check the C9 socks out Monday...thanks!
Azzurri
Legend
Makes sense...since I have had the sock issue since I switced socks. I guess the plain old cottons work the best. I will try a few suggestions on this post and hopefully come to an end to my sock issues.
you are probably wearing STARTER socks.
Azzurri
Legend
Yes! Starter....I remembered hours later. The regular cotton are good, but the "sports" ones suck.
Azzurri
Legend
I have heard the UA are comfortable. I will check the prices.
Azzurri
Legend
Are they made of cotton? what's the %?
They're not cotton. Here's a link to them. They have a sort of mesh pattern to them, which seems to grip the insole and keep my feet from moving around.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageFEET-FLQS.html
Azzurri
Legend
thank you!!
CivicLx
Hall of Fame
i like the feetures too, i've tried a few different types but i might buy some more of these they're comfortable
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageFEET-FCS.html
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageFEET-FCS.html
I wear two pairs of socks. Black Nike Socks on the outside (midcut), and some sock liners (that you guy at a hiking/backpacking store like GanderMountain) on the inside.
The sockliners help me to reduce the amount of blisters I might get on a hot day.
Azzurri
Legend
Photoshop
Professional
LOL!
I wear ultra thin ones (poly I guess) inside and thick cotton ones outside. super comfy I tell ya.
federer envies me
Semi-Pro
under armour socks are really comfertable
rockthebox
Rookie
I wear two socks, one on my right foot, and one on my left foot
redsoxrock930
Semi-Pro
i only wear adidas black quarter socks, they are great and my signature style, no one else wears black socks at tennis tournaments.
nyc
Hall of Fame
I just got a pair of the Thinnest Thorlo Crews and they're awesome. worth every penny! No Sliding, no blisters, not hot feet and I wear the ASO braces over them.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageTHORLO-T1CXU.html
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageTHORLO-T1CXU.html
Bottle Rocket
Hall of Fame
I have a couple of thoughts... The first is a vote against Thorlos.
Thorlos seem to have a pretty good reputation around here. Most everyone seems to think they are pretty amazing. They are just basically incredibly thick socks which cost about $12 a pair.
I think they are a huge waste of money. Besides the fact that they feel like crap (your feet can squish around inside your shoe inside the shock, makes your feet feel like they are falling "asleep" all the time), make your shoes fit weird, and are not real durable, there is no need to be spending that much money on socks. If a thick sock really catches your eye, there are comparable socks that you can find at sporting good stores which seem just as good, if not more durable, for around $10 for two pairs.
This leads me to another issue... If you're considering different socks because of the fit of your shoes, you're probably looking in the wrong place. Get shoes that fit properly and have the appropriate amount of cushioning. Don't expect any increase in cushioning from socks.
I still can't believe I spent $12 on tennis socks.
With that said, if you want to spend that much, just get some nice Adidas or Nike tennis socks. That's my recommendation.
Thorlos seem to have a pretty good reputation around here. Most everyone seems to think they are pretty amazing. They are just basically incredibly thick socks which cost about $12 a pair.
I think they are a huge waste of money. Besides the fact that they feel like crap (your feet can squish around inside your shoe inside the shock, makes your feet feel like they are falling "asleep" all the time), make your shoes fit weird, and are not real durable, there is no need to be spending that much money on socks. If a thick sock really catches your eye, there are comparable socks that you can find at sporting good stores which seem just as good, if not more durable, for around $10 for two pairs.
This leads me to another issue... If you're considering different socks because of the fit of your shoes, you're probably looking in the wrong place. Get shoes that fit properly and have the appropriate amount of cushioning. Don't expect any increase in cushioning from socks.
I still can't believe I spent $12 on tennis socks.
With that said, if you want to spend that much, just get some nice Adidas or Nike tennis socks. That's my recommendation.
soggyramen
Professional
the adidas tech tennis socks oh my stars it's like you're running on pillows. they make me feel quicker and much more comfortable than any other sock i tried. order 2 of these blindly and love em. worth every penny for 6.99 a pair
HoboWithARolex
New User
i just buy nike socks at bobs that are low cut, they seem the same as any others though
