running socks

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Socks by Strideline – “The Most Comfortable Socks on Earth”

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Is there anything better than putting on a new pair of socks? I don’t know what it is, but personally I think it’s one of the best feelings out there. But seriously ask yourself, how old and ratty are the socks in your dresser right now. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running socks by GORE and Swiftwick

May 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I swear by running socks. When I first started running, I laughed at the thought of spending extra for “special” socks. But years later, I have changed my tune and personally feel that my feet are better [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Balega Natural Fiber Performance Blister Resist Mohair running socks

April 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Over the past couple years it’s safe to say that Balega Enduro running socks have become my favorite. Their combination of softness, cushioning, fit, breathability, and (so far) durability is hard to beat. So when I got a chance to test a few [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lorpen Socks

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

What is it about new socks that makes feet happy? Is it the way they hug your feet? Maybe it’s the connection between your feet, the socks and your shoes. Who knows?! Regardless, new socks are always exciting because they haven’t been [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Showers Pass

March 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Unless you’ve run on a treadmill in a windowless dungeon all your life, you’re probably aware that running in the Pacific Northwest can be a soggy proposition. Showers Pass is a local apparel company that faces this fact head on, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Farm to Feet socks

September 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Jenny’s Impressions: So I have this thing against wool anything. Whenever I was forced to wear it growing up, it was itchy, uncomfortable, horrible and I couldn’t wait until I could take it off. Even though I have heard that wool is the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FITS Socks

May 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Geli: My experience with no-show socks has been a mixed bag over the years. Some work great, some scoot down into my shoe and I end up with annoying adjustments or heel blisters. When I first tried FITS socks at home, they felt great, the Merino [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hilly Running Socks

May 3, 2017 // 1 Comment

Brian’s Impressions: Socks are probably the second most important piece of a runners gear (have you ever tried to run with unhappy feet), but it seems that it is an aspect that most people don’t talk about and didn’t get much [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: balega socks

April 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves a good pair of running socks, so we were eager to test out a few pairs of balega socks. Both Nikki and Anette tried 3 different varieties of No Show socks: Silver Enduro Ultralight and Tung tried: Silver Ultralight Second Skin Fit [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Compression Socks

April 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Compression socks have been part of my running (and every day) apparel for quite some time now. I use them during long runs, during recovery, and any time I’m anticipating sitting or standing for a long time, including long flights and car [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Darn Tough running socks

March 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Annette: I received a pair of Darn Tough Vertex Tab No Show Ultra-Light Cushion socks to test out. The first thing that caught my eye about these socks was the “Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.” What? Socks that have a lifetime [read more...]

Apparel review: SofSole Running Select Tab Performance Socks

February 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

I love running socks. As a runner, socks are the one item it seems you can never have too many of. So it’s always fun to get a chance to wear test a new pair (or four). Recently I received some SofSole Running Select Men’s Tab [read more...]

Product Review: Injinji Toe Socks

December 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon receives and tests running stuff from time to time. Hyla and Robin were sent some socks from Injinji. Read on for their take on the products. These make some great stocking stuffers! Toe socks are a little like fruit cake: love it [read more...]

Product Review: Feetures! Running Socks

December 6, 2015 // 1 Comment

Run Oregon receives and tests running stuff from time to time. Rachel and Hyla were sent some socks from Feetures! Read on for their take on the products. These make some great stocking stuffers! Feetures! Rachel: As someone who is [read more...]

Product Review: Balega Socks

August 5, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. We recently received a couple of pairs of running socks to try out. Here are our impressions of Balega Socks. Company: Our brand is designed for high performance both in product and in service; [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: SilverAir Sock

May 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

Product: SilverAir Sock Location: Los Angeles, CA Link: Kickstarter Kickstarter End Date: May 15, 2015 Current Pledge: $189,575 of $35,000 (will be funded) Company: Y Athletics is a young company who is aiming to keep things simple. They [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Territory Run Co. apparel and Swiftwick Aspire running socks

February 7, 2015 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. Here are our impressions of Territory Run Company and Swiftwicks Socks. Territory Running Co. MSRP: Shirt $29.00; Socks [read more...]

America the Beautiful: Run Oregon reviews of the FITS Socks National Park Series

November 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon bloggers received some samples from FITS Sock Company of their new National Park themed socks – Read on for our thoughts: Company: From the FITS website: Knitting socks in Niota, TN since 1902, Crescent Sock Co. endured the ups [read more...]

These little piggies RAN to market without blisters: A Run Oregon review of Injinji toesocks

September 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

Company: You may know Injinji as the “toe sock” company. You know the ones, with 5 little pockets for each of your piggies. But Injinji wants to be known for more than that. From their website: “Forever committed to innovation that [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running Socks edition

June 27, 2014 // 3 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. We recently received some a few pairs of socks from a variety of companies out there. Here are our impressions of: Crazy Compression Dr. Segal’s My Soxy [read more...]

Get a free pair of COOLMAX® Socks by taking a survey by May 29

May 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

NOTE: There’s an error with the survey, so we’re taking down the links and will update you if they send us updated links. We got this email and I figured some of our readers might like to get a free pair of running socks. The following [read more...]

How do your Socks FIT? A Run Oregon review of FITS Sock

May 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon bloggers received some samples from FITS Sock Company this Spring – Read on for our thoughts on each. Company: From the FITS website: Knitting socks in Niota, TN since 1902, Crescent Sock Co. endured the ups and downs that [read more...]

Product Review: Pro Compression Socks (Function, fitness, and fashion in one cute pair of socks)

February 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

I love compression socks, especially colorful ones and ones designed for holidays. I wear them for almost all my runs and to help prevent injuries and swelling, as well as during airplane rides. I ave only found a couple that work on my Calves and [read more...]

Gear Review: Fitsok ISW Wool Running Socks

January 23, 2014 // 3 Comments

I distinctly remember the day that I tried my first pair of “running socks”. I had held steadfast to the belief that I could accomplish as much running in ratty old white cotton socks, as I could in a specially designed sock. I mean, [read more...]