Blisters and Blood: Why Running Without Socks Is a Bad Idea!
Comments(3)Today’s advice: Wearing low-cut socks while running is not a good idea.
I’ve had a few bad experiences running with low socks in the past. Just look at the photo below to get an idea…
Those blood spots on the backs of the socks do a pretty good job explaining things!
Here’s what happened… One day I set off on a 16 mile run wearing ultra low-cut socks. The problem was that I had worn them numerous times while riding my bike, with no problems, making me think they would be fine with my running shoes. Too bad my running shoes are taller and the impact makes them scrape my heels!
So unless you are wearing triathlon shoes that are made for bare feet, wear tall socks! They should at least be tall enough to cover your heel and protect from blisters and abrasions.
If you don’t, chances are your shoes will scrape your heels enough that there is bloodshed, causing your socks to look like the ones pictured above!
[Larger photo: "Wear Tall Socks!" via RunnersResource.com]
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Is there a recommended supplier of waterproof tall socks?
@john
I like SealSkinz waterproof socks.
http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/seal-skinz-waterproof-socks-test-review/
This seems overblown to me… I’ve run hundreds of miles in low cut socks and never had a blister. If yours got pulled down, exposing your heal to your shoe, maybe you had a size that was too small. Or, perhaps, your foot had excessive motion within the shoe – some of the alternative tying styles could be useful in this case.