The Grind

September 23, 2026

Running With Socks: Should You Run With or Without Socks?
Can you run without socks? Absolutely. Should you? That depends. We look at running sockless, blisters, sweat, friction and why most runners choose to wear socks.

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June 21, 2026

The Grind: Stop Settling for "Good Enough" Comfort
When we talk about running socks, "comfort" is the number one criteria. If a sock doesn't feel right, it’s going to end up buried in the back of your sock drawer after one use. But there’s a massive difference between "cozy" comfort and "performance" comfort.

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March 5, 2026

How to Choose the Best Running Socks: A Research‑Backed Guide
The right socks can make or break your run. Blisters, slipping heels, and sweaty feet aren’t just annoyances — they’re performance killers. This guide breaks down the science behind running socks: fit, materials, cushioning, and breathability. Built on real testing and Aussie conditions, it’s everything you need to choose socks that actually perform.

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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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September 13, 2026 Jake C

Best Gym Socks for Training, Hyrox & CrossFit
Your gym has changed. Your socks probably haven’t.

Once upon a time, going to the gym might have meant lifting some weights, sitting down, lifting some more weights and finishing with ten minutes on the treadmill.

Your socks weren’t exactly being put through military service. That’s not how everyone trains anymore. Let’s take a look at better socks.

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September 5, 2026 Jake C

Toe Socks — The Honest, Funny, Slightly Unhinged Deep Dive Your Toes Deserve
Toe socks are divisive. Toe socks are brilliant. Toe socks are weird. Toe socks are the oyster of the sock world.

Some people swear by them. Some people try them once and say never again — the same way some people taste an oyster and immediately decide they’ve just eaten cold snot.

And that’s exactly why this review needs to exist.

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August 25, 2026 Jake C

Conquering Victoria’s Rooftop: Winter Testing the Buffalo on Mt Bogong
There’s a particular kind of silence you get on Mt Bogong in winter.

It’s the sort of silence where you can hear your own breathing, the crunch of snow under your boots and, occasionally, the quiet voice in your head asking why you thought carrying 30 kilos up a 1,986-metre mountain was a good idea.

At 1,986 metres, Mt Bogong is Victoria’s highest peak. In summer, it’s a serious walk. In winter, throw in snow, ice, crampons, mountaineering boots and a pack loaded with enough equipment to make a small expedition, and things get considerably more interesting.

So naturally, one of our team decided it was the perfect place to test a pair of GearSocks Buffalo Lightweight Hiking socks.

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