running socks

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Swiftwick Socks

July 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Nikki Says: I was first introduced to Swiftwick socks when I received a pair after an ORRC race. They have since become one of my favorite pairs of socks, not just for running but for everything. They come in many styles and colors for a variety of [read more...]

Running Comfortably in Swiftwick Socks

May 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Annette: Running socks are a pretty big deal for me. They’ve got an important job protecting my feet and keeping me comfortable and blister-free. Years ago I got a pair of Swiftwick Socks and for some reason I just didn’t love them. The [read more...]

Rockay Socks – Supporting runners and medical workers!

April 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Socks, despite what many would think, remain one of the most important things a runner owns. You should barely notice them at all if they are good, and you can’t fail to notice them if they are bad. If they don’t do their job correctly, a badly [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: New socks from Swiftwick

March 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

The thing about socks is, you don’t always notice them unless they are bad. “Bad” has many definitions when it comes to socks, as it could mean that they itch, that they don’t wick well, or maybe there’s an annoying seam on them that could [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: My Soxy Feet Athletic Socks (discount code and give-a-way)

January 11, 2020 // 2 Comments

Want to win a pair of My Soxy Feet athletic socks? Follow the link at the bottom of this page to enter to win your very own pair! For four years, I have been wearing My Soxy Feet athletic socks for all my races and training runs. I started wearing [read more...]

Good Running Socks Are Worth It

December 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Balega is out with a new line of socks – the Lesedi Hidden Comfort socks, and I’m here today to tell you once again that Balega socks are (still) worth the investment. Actually, they might be even more worth the investment when you shop [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of REXY Socks

November 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for REXY socks, a unique pair of socks that could seemingly really benefit a runner. Here is a description about their performance socks via their campaign: With over 5 years of research and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: le bent socks

September 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there’s anything I’ve learned from all the countless hours I’ve spent running, it’s that good socks are as important as good shoes, (arguably even more so.) The first thing that attracted to me about the Ultra Lightweight Micro run socks [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FITS socks

September 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

FITS is a premium sock brand resulting from the collaboration of third and fourth generation textile manufacturers to create the absolute best fitting sock in the marketplace as a response to an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks. Utilizing [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Socks

June 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Erik: Let’s talk socks, yea? Let me preface this review by apologizing to Feetures in advance for not trying these out sooner. I had the pleasure of testing the ‘Elite Light Cushion Mini Crew’ in Cascade Black. First off, I never wear anything [read more...]

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

May 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

Matt: I have tried out a bunch of running socks during my time at Run Oregon, but GORE is new to my dresser. I tried out a few different lengths in their M series and M Light series. Here are some specs: Comfort mapping construction uses specific [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...]