DrymaxMaximum Protection Running Mini Crew

I am just about to exit middle age and wanted to do a half-marathon. My trainer gave me a schedule. After the second run, I began to get blisters. I researched how to prevent them. I read several articles, talked to a few runners, and looked up reviews on several socks. I decided to give these a try. I never realized how much difference a sock could make until I bought these. I used to get blisters each time I went to a theme park, walking on hot asphalt for long periods, usually on hot days. Once I got these socks 2 years ago, I have not had a blister during training, during the one half-marathon that I DID ended up completing (YAY ME!), during theme park visits, or other events that have me on my feet all day long. They really do work! They wash up nicely, don't shrink, still fit, don't stretch out and have held up great. After several wearings/washings, they have not thinned out or failed to work. I'm not saying you have to do a half-marathon - but if you've had blisters and want to avoid them- buy these socks!

I have run three full marathons, 12 half marathons, and countless shorter races since getting my first pair of these socks last year.I used to blister on the bottom of my left foot every time I ran over 8 to 10 miles. Tried alot of different running socks, and nothing helped - until I tried these socks. I have not blistered one single time since switching to these socks! I even ran the Little Rock Marathon 2014 in these socks. I ran all 26.2 miles thanks to the early start option, and I had to run most of those miles in cold, heavy rain and sleet. It took me six hours to get to the Finish Line (OK, I'm not a fast runner), so that was six hours of running with soaking wet socks and shoes. Yet even under those conditions, these socks kept my left foot from blistering.I wear a pair of these socks every time I run, without fail. I already have four pair, and I'm back tonight to purchase a fifth pair. (I run ALOT!)BTW, I wear a 6 /12 women's regular shoe, and a 7 1/2 in a running shoe (Hoka Clifton). I find the small size fits my foot perfectly.

I've been dealing with blisters after running for quite some time. While I wasn't blister free, partially because I already had blisters from a previous run a few days before wearing these socks, they did minimize significantly the size and amount of blisters I had after running a 15K. Whereas I usually start feeling the blisters at mile 2-3, this time around it didn't start until mile 5, which was great considering the distance I still had to go.I usually get blisters at the tip of my toes, such that I've lost a toe nail because of it. I've tried different shoes, different brands, sizes, different socks, taping, you name it so when I came across these socks, I thought, why not? I believe once I've healed completely, I will be able to tell if these socks really are as effective as some other reviewers have said, but I am very pleased with the results so far.

These did not stop my blisters on the sides of my feet and on the tips of my toes, but they have been comfy. I guess I just have to live with blisters as I've tried all kinds of different socks to no avail. The only complaint I have with these is that the seam on the top of the toes is a bit large. It hasn't caused any blister issues, yet, on any of my runs, but it feels weird pressed up against the top of my toes and I almost took my shoes off the second time I was running in them as I thought I had something in my shoe at first. No problems other than feeling weird thus far, but I can easily see how this might cause problems later if the fabric gets tougher with age.

I bought these for my husband last year to help with chronic blisters from running— and they are his favorite. I picked up another 2 pair for him- he wears these religiously every time he runs- saying it’s like running on clouds. They are so pricey but definitely worth it- he’s so happy with them!

Sometimes we get shoes at this price ( on deal of course). So I can’t comment if we need such expensive socks but it is really good. I always wear double socks but with this, there is no need. Also no blisters with these socks

if your on the cusp at the 7-8 range go smaller then you think a size. Got theses for the mrs who runs a lot and she tears up her feet form over pronation especially at the inside of the big toe its really helped with the rubs. If you are buying these as a runner to protect your feet, foot the breast Cancer three day, marathon, etc well worth the few extra $$ for the investment of healthy feet for distance. Cheap socks suck. Double duty theses with the body glide and your in biz.

One bad review here said these are not worth the money. Don't believe it, because they absolutely are if you do any sort of active exercise/sports. I was looking for a different pair of socks for when I play sports (basketball, volleyball, ultimate), and these are so well designed that I NEVER get blisters when I wear these. In fact, the first time I wore these, I already had blisters and was able to play ultimate without my feet hurting or the existing blisters getting worse.One comment I have is that the orange on the heel part of the sock can sometimes show if you're wearing a low cut shoe, so if you care about that kind of thing, it's something to be aware of.