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tjones1 Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:06am

Socks - Thorlos
 
Well I finally found a sock that I really liked. It was the New Balance all-purpose court sock. Mine have almost bit the big one and I was getting ready to order more only to find out they quit making them - go figure, that's how it usually works!

Anyways, I am eye-balling the Thorlos Over-the-Calf Support Socks. Anybody wear this sock? If so, comments?

rgncjn Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:29am

I have found the WrightSock to be very comfortable. Expensive, yet durable and satisfying.

http://www.wrightsock.com/

Camron Rust Sun Feb 17, 2008 02:08am

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1
Well I finally found a sock that I really liked. It was the New Balance all-purpose court sock. Mine have almost bit the big one and I was getting ready to order more only to find out they quit making them - go figure, that's how it usually works!

Anyways, I am eye-balling the Thorlos Over-the-Calf Support Socks. Anybody wear this sock? If so, comments?

Yep....after going through several types/brands of sock, I got some of these about 5-6 years ago. I then threw out all the others and bought several more pairs of the Thorlo's. They are the best sock I've found....a bit more expensive than most of the rest I tried, but worth every penny.

JugglingReferee Sun Feb 17, 2008 05:46pm

Been wearing Thorlo's since 1999. Wouldn't wear anything else.

Texas Aggie Sun Feb 17, 2008 06:29pm

Other than the new coolmax hiking socks they make, which are pretty decent, I've always hated Thorlo. I have swamp foot when I wear their socks.

Anyway, there's only one name in socks for athletic purposes (and believe me when I say I've tried them ALL): Feetures. They come in a regular and light (thin) version in quarter length and crew. Also in no show, but I doubt many officials are interested in that. They don't saturate, feel like you are holding water, or keep your feet hot. I have to wear 2 pair, and I wear the lights then the regular on top. Works perfect for me and socks have always been a problem before this.

The only problem with them is that the black socks -- mainly the regular -- do fade a little over time. Its funny that (for me) the lights don't fade, but that's what I wear on bottom! That shouldn't be a big problem, and I keep several pair and wear them all throughout the year. I also wear the lights (white) under my football socks in the fall and they are the only socks I run and work out in.

Drizzle Sun Feb 17, 2008 06:34pm

I'm a fan of Under Armour's athletic socks. They're thick, soft, and do a good job of staying dry. After a season of use they have not faded. Although you can not wash/dry them with towels, as you'll have the lint ball effect on them.

I have also heard good things about Thorlos

HawkeyeCubP Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:47am

All Thorlos, all the time. 6 pairs in the rotation. Absolutely love them.

Mark Padgett Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:54am

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgncjn
I have found the WrightSock to be very comfortable. Expensive, yet durable and satisfying.

http://www.wrightsock.com/

That's what I wear. Their double layer design is great for people with foot issues, especially diabetics, of which I am one.

JRutledge Mon Feb 18, 2008 01:31am

I wear the Gerry Davis sock. I have worn them for about 5 or 6 years and I have about 12 pair in rotation. They hold up very well.

jdw3018 Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:05am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizzle
I'm a fan of Under Armour's athletic socks. They're thick, soft, and do a good job of staying dry. After a season of use they have not faded. Although you can not wash/dry them with towels, as you'll have the lint ball effect on them.

I have also heard good things about Thorlos

I also wear the Under Armour socks - knee length. Love them. Wouldn't wear anything else.

tjones1 Wed Feb 20, 2008 05:17pm

Camron and Juggling,

Is this the only thing you wear or do you wear the Thorlo over another sock?

I just got mine in today!

JugglingReferee Wed Feb 20, 2008 09:41pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1
Camron and Juggling,

Is this the only thing you wear or do you wear the Thorlo over another sock?

I just got mine in today!

I do not wear anything under my Thorlos.

BillyMac Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:03pm

Or Something Like That .....
 
QUOTE=JugglingReferee]I do not wear anything under my Thorlos.[/QUOTE]

"Nothing Comes Between Me And My Thorlos"
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Camron Rust Thu Feb 21, 2008 04:35am

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1
Camron and Juggling,

Is this the only thing you wear or do you wear the Thorlo over another sock?

I just got mine in today!

Only the Thorlo.

grunewar Mon Mar 03, 2008 09:46pm

Got a pair of Thorlos Friday and love em! Very comfortable and super padded!! Thanks for the recommendation!


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