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Don’t get me wrong. \u00a0I love cotton. \u00a0There is nothing more comfy than an old cotton t-shirt. \u00a0But for running? \u00a0Cotton is bad.<\/p>\n

A friend who will remain nameless said one day \u00a0(I am paraphrasing) “What can I do to stop blisters on my feet?” \u00a0I started to think about the best friction-reducing products, and then she slipped in “I don’t want to spend a fortune on socks.”<\/p>\n

Wait. \u00a0“Are you wearing cotton socks?”<\/p>\n

“Well, yes…”<\/p>\n

And there, my friends, was the problem. \u00a0Cotton is awesome except when running. \u00a0Cotton socks are the worst. \u00a0Why?<\/p>\n

Well, synthetic socks are superior for two reasons – friction is reduced and they wick away sweat so you don’t end up with wet feet. \u00a0Both of these things lead to much happier feet.<\/p>\n

Which socks should you buy? \u00a0Well, that’s up to you. \u00a0Everyone is different in what they like. \u00a0Personally, I like slightly padded toe socks so that my toes aren’t rubbing against each other. \u00a0Other people think those are the most uncomfortable socks in the world. \u00a0So check out your options and try a couple of different kinds of socks. \u00a0Your feet will be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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