This design mimics the fat pads we all have on the bottom of our feet that act as natural shock absorbers, and it offers additional support that won’t pack down like plush cushion. Instead of super-thick underfoot padding-which can get heavy and soggy if you’re splashing through puddles-the brand uses flexible gel webbing in the heel and forefoot. In November 2022, Hurdle Apparel launched its small lineup of socks with a unique take on cushioning. We then measured the amount of time it took for the water to migrate roughly two inches up each fabric strip. To do it, we cut six-inch-long by one-inch-wide strips from the socks’ fabric and suspended them from a support stand with one end in blue-dyed water. In addition to gathering detailed on-foot impressions, we used a vertical moisture-wicking test to objectively assess how well each sock handled sweat and moisture. We also noted how well these running socks held up between multiple wears and washes. Our team of experienced testers spent many hours and miles running year-round to evaluate how these socks fared in a variety of conditions-from hot and humid track workouts to bitter cold runs through the snow to rainy slogs on the trail. Max cushion: Underfoot padding is thick, plush, and immediately apparent.Medium cushion: Additional padding underfoot is noticeable and takes up slightly more space inside of a shoe.Light cushion: Sock fabric feels thicker underfoot, but maintains a pronounced feel for the inside of a shoe.No cushion: No additional padding has been added to the sock fabric.Crew: Top of cuff sits just at (or slightly below) the middle of the calf.
Crew-length running socks have made a comeback in recent years, but the cut offers little performance value-although one could argue that the sock is unable to slide into your shoe like a no-show length sometimes can.
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Unless you’re hitting the trail (where a taller sock will help keep dirt away from your skin and fend off grass and brush scrapes), sock length is a matter of personal style. No-show and quarter-length socks can feel more breathable for the roads and track.
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