Swiftwick- ASPIRE No Show (Zero Cuff) Running & Cycling Socks

My Performance brand cycling socks finally wore out after 20 years and I had to replace them. These socks are perfect! Not too thin and not too thick. They stay in place and there are no seams or places that rub inside my shoes. Great fun colors too! I wear them for outdoor cycling, about 20 miles, in a hot climate, and they are absorbent and comfortable. Also with some of my walking sneakers that are a bit snug. They are a bit pricey, but worth it. They wash and dry well too. Wash them before the first use, and they will soften up and smooth out. Over ordered two more pairs and I love them.

After a LOT of searching, money wasted and more blisters than you could ever imagine, I've FINALLY found *the* perfect running socks...for me! I'm a neutral runner - medium arch, no pronating, etc, but I would ALWAYS begin to get hot spots after mile 3-4, right on the ball of my foot, about 1" under my big toe. If I kept going another 1/2 - 1 mile? BLISTER CITY. I tried all the lubes - Aquaphor, BodyGlide, Vaseline...nothing helped. I'd blister right through the lube, but at least my feet were soft. My foot sweat and lube seemed to form some kind of weird paste (like Ross and the lotion/powder leather pants incident), and would NOT wash out in the laundry. I tried keeping my feet dry - Anti-Monkey Butt Powder (awesome stuff, but not for blister prevention), Monistat's Anti-Chafing Powder Gel (totally a dead ringer for Smashbox's Makeup Primer), but again...BLISTERS. Plus, all of the powder poofing out of my shoes made me feel like Lindsay Lohan. It too made a paste :( I even tried duct tape, which just left my feet coated in that gray-black "Band-Aid goo". Never again. I tried wicking socks, going through Balegas, Thorlos and any kind of sock with the words "DRY" anywhere on them. Again, blisters. The Thorlo Experias were nicely padded, which were really soft and comfortable when I WASN'T running. Once moving, that padding just seemed to accelerate the hot spotting and blistering. Finally, my running coach suggested Swiftwick, after hearing me whine and moan about the sad state of my grape-like feet. My local running shop was out of my size, so I ordered on Amazon and the socks arrived the very next day (thank you, Prime!). I immediately put them on (no lubes, no powders) and knocked out a 5 mile evening run with no foot issues whatsoever. I've since bought 5 more pair and thrown out all of my other socks - I haven't had a single blister or hot spot yet, even after 10 miles. The Swiftwicks are TIGHT, which is good. No fabric rubbing around means no friction, which means no blisters. The fabric is nice and stretchy, and wicks GREAT. They don't stretch out or shrink in the laundry (wash them inside out). The only downside is the price, but the price is honestly comparable to many other brands of running sock!

I work 12 hour days at the hospital. Only socks I like to wear. I’ve had the same pair for 2 years and they feel and look like the day I bought them.

Felt better at the start - after several washing they started feeling a little plasticky. Ok breathability- not the best. As for wicking I couldn't really feel the difference. The toes have held up well which where I develop holes as I use them for running. I bought a second pair but probably would not purchase a third given their after a few months feel. If you wash them but don't use the dryer you would probably be better off. They are thin and lightweight for hot weather.

BEST SOCKS FOR RUNNING/WALKING!! I have worn this brand of socks for over 5 years! They never "crawl" down on my foot. NO blisters! I have worn these training for running half & full marathons. Great in cold weather, and running in 100 degrees! Not too thin...or thick. Just enough stretch. Very comfortable! Only show a little when wearing my running shoes. Have never shrunk in wash ( but I do not put them in dryer). GREAT colors to match my running shoes!! I think they help me run faster!!! ( just kidding!) Yes...they cost a little more...but worth it!!! Saves me money on not buying bandaids for blisters! Give them a try!! For size reference: I wear a size 6m in regular shoes, but a 6.5 in running shoes. I buy the size small in these socks. Fit perfect!

Love the color and they are so soft. They wear well and stay up in my shoes.

Swiftwick are my favorite sock brand: great fit, non-slip. Great for running or casual wear.

I originally bought these socks for everyone in my family for Christmas stockings. I bought a pair for myself for hiking and quickly purchased additional pairs for exercising or walking. These are the most comfortable socks with a fabric that not only wicks away, moisture, but hugs your foot and will not slide down. These are my favorite socks of all time.