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June 22, 2026

The Grind: How to Choose the Best Running Socks (Without Falling for the Marketing)
You probably spent weeks choosing your running shoes. You read reviews. Compared brands. Watched YouTube breakdowns. Maybe even jogged awkward laps around the shop while pretending you “just needed to feel the cushioning.”

Then — like 90% of runners — you grabbed whatever socks were closest to the dryer.

It’s one of the biggest mistakes in running. Your shoes absorb the impact. Your socks manage the chaos happening inside the shoe.

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June 8, 2026

The Resource Hub: The Best Running Sock? It Depends Who You Ask.
Ask ten runners what makes the perfect running sock and you'll probably get ten different answers.

Some swear by thick, cushioned socks that make every kilometre feel softer. Others won't wear anything unless it's so light they forget it's even there. Some won't run without merino wool. Others want the coolest, quickest-drying sock they can find.

Who's right?

Probably all of them.

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March 24, 2026

The Grind: Why We Started GearSocks (And Why Most Running Socks Miss the Point)
There are plenty of running socks.

Walk into any sports store or browse online and you’ll find hundreds of brands promising blister prevention, moisture management and all-day comfort. Every pair claims to be lighter, softer, more breathable or more technical than the last.

We thought it needed another way of thinking. Somewhere Along the Way, Running Became About the Gear. Running has never really been about the shoes. Or the watch. Or the socks. They’re tools. The real story happens long before race day.

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The Latest from the ProLab

What are the best running socks?

This is a question we get asked all the time and despite socks, for some being a boring item, lets face it we spend a lot of time trying to get it right. In our ProLab series we discuss the best running socks for everyday runs, marathons, Hyrox and more.

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