RUNNING SOCKS
Heading out for a run? Give your feet the right support – and prevent blisters – with the best running socks, tried and tested by Lucy Miller
Stance Run Light Crew Sock
(£16.99, stance.eu.com)
What the brand says: Sitting at mid-calf, these socks are designed to control your temperature while you work up a sweat. The lightweight design also offers a breathable barrier between your foot and shoe with select cushioning for added comfort. Strengthened with Infiknit fibres in the places most prone to wear, the durable material promises to never rip nor tear.
What we say: ‘These super-comfy socks sat mid-calf providing cushioning and support for my entire foot bed, ankle, shins and calves. The length also stopped any chaffing around the back of the heel. The material was seamless around the toes, which made them comfy on long runs and beyond – and the socks are made with Infiknit yarn with added polyester, combed cotton and elastane for added stretch and robustness. In fact, if you get a hole or rip, Stance will replace them thanks to their lifetime guarantee. Now that’s what we call brand confidence!’
Functionality: ★★★★★ Style: ★★★★★ Comfort: ★★★★★
Stance Run Quarter Sock
(£15.99, stance.eu.com)
What the brand says: Essential runner socks, these are designed to endure the fundamentals of everyday running. These lightweight socks offer a breathable barrier between your foot and shoe with supportive cushioning, while Infiknit technology creates a durable sock that never rips or tears. Landing at just above your ankle, these socks are the mid-point between Stance’s low and crew heights.
What we say: ‘If you like your socks hidden yet secure inside your shoe these sit low around the ankle and are made with a non-slip grip material that made you feel a little more locked into your running trainers. The material felt durable and thick but still allowed my feet to breathe nicely, while the arch support and cushioning supported my wide and flat feet perfectly, even when moving for hours and when my feet started to swell.’
Functionality: ★★★★★ Style: ★★★★★ Comfort: ★★★★★
Lorpen T3 Trail Running ECO
(£18, lorpen.co.uk)
What the brand says: A sustainable sock made for high performance when trail running. Maximum T3 performance and SLS technology combine to provide a fully reinforced and very hard-wearing sock, while Coolmax EcoMade technology provides the long-lasting freshness you would expect from the Coolmax brand, but produced with 97 per cent recycled materials to help the environment. This polyester fibre is also made from 100 per cent recycled PET bottles, offering continuous moisture wicking.
What we say: ‘These hard-wearing socks were lig
