How to choose the best socks for exercise?
How do I choose the best socks for training?
When it comes to truly optimizing your workout results, every possible factor will impact the outcome, including choosing good socks. Good training socks will provide you with support, stability, comfort, and improved grip in your shoes, or on the floor/mat if you take off your shoes for squats & deadlifts. A good choice of socks will prevent injuries to your legs and be your best friends on longer walks, runs, ski trips, or similar activities.
There are many different types of socks to choose from, made from all kinds of textiles, and choosing the right pair of socks for various training forms is something many of us don’t think much about. The truth is that a good choice of socks will give you competitive advantages, as well as taking care of good leg health. It is very important to take care of your legs when training actively! :)
Here we offer some advice on which pairs of socks you should choose for different types of training, so you can really perform optimally:
Socks for gym and running
When training and running, you usually want to feel extra light on your feet, which makes ankle socks a perfect choice. These ankle socks are so light that it actually feels like you’re walking barefoot! The socks fit perfectly to your feet and are incredibly comfortable. Our ankle socks are slightly elevated at the ankles to ensure they won’t slip down during active use. These ankle socks also prevent blisters.
Due to their lightweight design, good grip, and blister-preventing effect, the socks are also very well suited as running socks. Combine these socks with a pair of light and good running shoes, such as our Endorphin Rx1 Running Shoes, to really glide through the terrain.
Less fabric means more freedom!
Malin’s product review of our ankle socks: “The world’s best socks!!”
Socks for sports and athletics
Want a little extra edge over friends and competitors in your tennis match? Go for a pair of good tennis socks. These tennis socks made from organic cotton, nylon, and elastane are designed to give you good support and stability for intense tennis matches or other sports where your legs are subjected to lots of steps, turns, and cushioning.
These tennis socks are not too thick, not too warm, and are both soft and comfortable. And last but not least: they look very sporty!
Ingeborg’s product review of our tennis socks: “Seriously the best socks I have tried, bothered by many training socks getting clammy after a while, but not these 😍 comfortable to wear.”
Socks for mountain and skiing
Warm socks are something all Norwegians need, and no socks beat classic Norwegian wool socks during the winter season. Wool socks (or rag socks) have been used by us Norwegians for generations – and for good reason!
With their breathable properties, wool socks are perfect for cold, damp, and wet climates, making them excellent for long ski trips or mountain hikes. Wool insulates well and also provides good cushioning for your legs. Wool socks absorb moisture and dry quickly, which reduces the risk of blisters and discomfort.
Tip: If you use Gore-Tex shoes, you should rather consider our next recommendation (thin wool socks) to maximize the moisture-wicking effect!
Wool socks are a “must” in cabins and mountains, but they are also lovely to use as cozy socks for lazy days at home.
Andrea’s comment on our wool socks: “These can easily be used for home workouts too!”
Socks for winter sports
Thin wool socks, also known as “technical socks,” are made as a combination of several different materials. Some of these socks can have different layers, for example synthetic material inside and outside, with wool in the middle. This is to provide various advantages for different situations, but mainly these socks are made to retain warmth and transport moisture.
Our thin wool socks, made from high-quality European merino wool, nylon, and elastane, are perfect for winter sports such as hockey or skating. They are designed for warmth, functionality, comfort, and to be especially durable. Choose a pair of thin wool socks with breathable and moisture-wicking properties that make the socks very well suited for cold and damp climates, for example our "Black wool knit sock" (currently out of production).
These socks are also well suited as everyday socks during colder seasons! If you train after work/school, for example, you can wear these both before and during training. Our thin wool socks come in both full length and as ankle socks.
Choosing the right pair of socks for your training can make a big difference when it comes to truly optimizing your workout, improving comfort, and taking care of good leg health. There are many options to choose from, and we hope we have helped make your choice a little easier!
Do you have any other ideas or suggestions for socks you are missing? You are of course warmly welcome to send us tips on new products we can add!