Socks - Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right sock may seem easy, however, socks can make a big difference to foot conditions. With the choice bigger than ever when you start looking into socks it can become confusing, however, the right sock for you can really help reduce pain and discomfort on every step. Dual layer socks that reduce friction between the foot and shoe can help minimise rubbing and prevent blisters, as can socks made of breathable material, designed to wick sweat away from the foot.

1000 Mile Sports’ Socks

1000 Mile Sports’ Socks are the leading brand of blister prevention socks - the choice of many marathon runners who are prone to suffering from the blisters caused by long periods of friction in hot, moist conditions. 1000 Mile Sports’ Socks feature two layers of fabric, the inner layer stays with the foot while the outer layer moves with the running shoe, eliminating friction between footwear and skin. Also, the inner layer of the 1000 Mile sock wicks away moisture from the skin for the outer layer to absorb it, keeping the foot cool and dry. 1000 Mile Tactel Sports’ Socks are also available as socklets or trainer liners.

1000 Mile Sports’ Socks Product Range

Blister Prevention Socks

Blisters form best in hot, moist conditions. Blister prevention socks have an inner layer made from a fibre that wicks away perspiration to the moisture absorbing outer layer, keeping the feet dry. This combination of fibres and movement of moisture maintains a comfortable temperature for the foot. In addition, the inner layer of the sock stays with the foot, whilst the outer layer moves with the shoe, thus eliminating friction on the skin and reducing wear. All these special features of blister prevention socks help to keep the foot dry and blister free.

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Support and Compression Socks

Support and Compression Socks are designed to apply consistent, gentle pressure to the calf muscles so that venous blood keeps flowing to the heart, and waste products are drained from the tissues via the lymphatic system. It is important to keep the venous blood flowing, especially in situations where you are still for a prolonged period, such as while traveling, or resting following an injury, to prevent your blood flow becoming sluggish and possibly clotting, forming a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Lymphatic drainage is the removal of wastes and toxins from muscle and soft tissue, which can be speeded up by the gentle compression provided by Compression Socks. This helps the calf muscles to recover from training sessions and races more quickly, reducing stiffness and soreness and, in turn, preventing calf muscle injury.

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Plantar Fasciitis Socks

A Plantar Fasciitis Sock is a night splint sock designed to treat Plantar Fasciitis while you sleep. The Plantar Fasciitis Sock fits like a normal sock but, using a Velcro and fabric strip, the toes are pulled back towards the knee, stretching the Plantar Fascia to encourage the fibrous sheath to return to its normal alignment. A Plantar Fasciitis Sock works by holding the foot in this ‘dorsi-flexed’ position throughout the night. Research has indicated that wearing Plantar Fasciitis socks is successful in reducing heel pain and foot pain in over 80% of cases.

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