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wasoxygen  ·  3298 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Runkeeper pre-blizzard commute

Yeah, I made the same mistake with my socks. I put on synthetic running socks, but they left my ankles uncovered. For some reason that seemed unacceptable in a warm, dry, home, so I ended up plunging my foot into the ice-cold river with thick, calf-high cotton socks.





WanderingEng  ·  3298 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have a pair of lightweight wool hiking socks I use in winter runs. My feet stay comfortable below 20 F (about the limit of how low I'll go). They're about twice as thick as my thickest running socks, but they work fine for me. They tuck nicely under my tights or pants.

wasoxygen  ·  3298 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I should have worn the Smartwool socks I picked up as a race premium somewhere, they're great.