Socks

[John Peel]

So I'm new to all of this and there's so much talk about most equipment but not socks. I'm used to running with 2 pairs of thin trainer socks on, should it be any different for fell running? What are people's preferences, no socks? thicker socks? technical socks?

JP

[Tahr]

Sounds fine to me, I did my BG with a pair of thin liners socks under a thicker more milles running socks and not a blister. I would advoid too thick socks as when wet they weigh more. In the winter I will wear sealsinz socks if it is snow on the ground or very wet.

ATB

Tahr

[richsund]

A fair bit of personal preference here, but I tend to go for mid-weight, wool mix socks such as running bear or pete bland.
Wool content helps them stay warm-ish and comfortable when wet. Nylon helps them dry and keep their shape.
Never personally been convinced by the need to spend a fortune on them

[drmorris]

Another vote for Running Bear, but then they are my 'local'
Nice wool, fine for training, use them on races too
I just buy a few new pairs every couple of years - I hvve a bony heel and wear shoes and socks there
For long(>10m for me) or potentially long+/-wet events I add a thin lining layer
For this either a pair of hiking liner socks(Bridgedale Coolmax)

Or currently, some M+S posh 'formal' mens black 100% wool socks that have worn quite thin for everyday use but work well as a liner pair

Don't take my word for it though, as I always wear some Inov8 debris Gaiters, and love them, and I seem to be on a limb here...

[shaunaneto]

I do what Tahr does

[Graeme78]

I just wear pete bland socks, the black ones, not sure if they have a name or hilly off road socks. But I think it's a case of whatever works for you. As always though perfect your combinations in training and not at a race.

[Mike T]

Drimax

[John Peel]

Thanks for all the suggestions, lots to go on there.

[tinyman]

Drymax transformed my idea of how comfortable my feet could be when running in wet / snowy conditions. Not cheap but they work amazingly well.

[Adam]

Another vote for the black Pete Bland off road socks here.