How to choose the best socks for exercise?
How do I choose the best socks for my workout?
When it comes to truly optimizing your workout results, all possible factors will have an impact on the outcome, including the choice of good socks. Good workout socks will provide you with support, stability, comfort, and improved grip for your shoes, or possibly for the floor/mat if you take off your shoes for squats & deadlifts. A good choice of socks will prevent injuries to your legs and be your best friends on long walks, runs, ski trips, or similar activities.
There are many different types of socks to choose from, made from all sorts of textiles, and choosing the right pair of socks for various workout types is something many of us don't think too much about. The truth is that a good choice of socks will give you great competitive advantages, in addition to maintaining good leg health. It’s very important to take care of your legs when you train actively! :)
Here we offer some advice on which pairs of socks you should choose for different types of training so you can truly perform at your best:
Socks for the gym and running
When working out and running, you ideally want to feel extra light on your feet, which makes ankle socks a perfect choice. These ankle socks are so light that it actually feels like you are walking barefoot! The socks fit perfectly on your feet and are incredibly comfortable. Our ankle socks are slightly elevated at the ankles to ensure they won’t slip down during active use. These ankle socks also help prevent blisters.
Due to their light design, good grip, and blister-preventing effect, the socks are also very suitable as running socks. Pair these socks with a lightweight and good running shoe, for example, our Endorphin Rx1 Running Shoes, to really glide through the terrain.
Less fabric means more freedom of movement!
Malin's product review of our ankle socks: "The best socks in the world!!"
Socks for sports and athletics
Want an extra little edge over your friends and competitors in a tennis match? Go for a good pair of tennis socks. These tennis socks made from organic cotton, nylon, and elastane are designed to provide you with good support and stability for intense tennis matches or other sports where your legs are subjected to a lot of steps, turns, and impacts.
These tennis socks are not too thick, not too warm, and they are both soft and comfortable. And last but not least: they look very sporty!
Ingeborg's product review of our tennis socks: "Seriously the best socks I've tried, I've been bothered by many workout socks becoming damp after a while, but not these 😍 comfortable to wear".
Socks for mountains and skiing
Warm socks are something all Norwegians need, and there are no socks that beat classic Norwegian wool socks during the winter season. Wool socks (or rag wool socks) have been used by us Norwegians for several generations – and for good reason!
With their breathable properties, wool socks are perfect for cold, damp, and wet climates, making them excellent for long ski trips or hikes in the mountains. Wool insulates well and also provides good cushioning for your legs. Wool socks absorb moisture and dry quickly, which reduces the risk of blisters and discomfort.
Tip: If you're using Gore-Tex shoes, you should consider our next recommendation (thin wool socks) to maximize the moisture-wicking effect!
Wool socks are a must in the cabin and mountains, but they are also wonderful to use as cozy socks for lazy days at home.
Andrea's comment on our wool socks: "These can easily be used for home workouts too!"
Socks for winter sports
Thin wool socks, also known as "technical socks," are made as a combination of several different materials. Some of these socks may have different layers, for example, synthetic material on the inside and outside, with wool in the middle. This is to provide various benefits for different situations, but primarily these socks are designed to retain warmth and transport moisture.
Our thin wool socks, made from high-quality European merino wool, nylon, and elastane, are perfect for winter sports such as hockey or skating. They are designed for warmth, functionality, comfort, and to be particularly durable. Opt for a pair of thin wool socks that have breathable and moisture-wicking properties, making the socks very suitable for a cold and damp climate, for example, our "Black wool knit sock" (currently out of production).
These socks are also well-suited as everyday socks during colder seasons! If you are training after work/school, you can wear these both before and during your workout. Our thin wool socks come in both full length and as ankle socks.
Choosing the right pair of socks for your training can make a significant difference in truly optimizing your workout results, improving comfort, and taking care of good leg health. There are many options to choose from, and we hope we have helped make your choice a little easier!
Do you have any other ideas or suggestions for socks you are missing? You are, of course, warmly welcome to send us tips about new products we can bring in!