please advise me on running socks!

[PhoenixFromTheFlames]

I'm training for the Lincoln 10k in March, started in January and am now pushing myself distance wise and got up to about 5.5k....but my trainers, well worn in, have given me blisters! I assume they rubbed because my feet get sweaty now I'm going further. Are there trainer socks that absorb sweat?!

I have Falke running socks which are luvverly!

Much nicer than the crappy M&S running socks I have.

Are they properly fitted trainers? Don't think I'm being pretentious as honestly I'm not. I have started running in half price £20 trainers from Go Outdoors. And I have realised I need to go to the specialist running shop, get on the treadmill and choose trainers that suit ME.
Socks won't help. But I can recommend my cheap Go Outdoors socks as they reply are fab

I've got these socks and really like them.

You should definitely think about getting your gait analysed and proper fitting running shoes though, can prevent all sorts of injuries further down the line. I got mine when i started running a year ago because I have back problems, they are incredibly comfortable and not a twinge from my back when running.

any double layer soc - like WhoKnows... linked to are good at stopping blisters (the two layers act like a barrier rubbing against each other rather than the shoe) I like 1000 mile ones.

They weren't cheap, they're asics and I got advised when I bought them. I've been using them for the gym and didn't have a problem til I started going longer distances and got sweaty. I'll try the socks, I know there's a local proper sports shoes shop that analyse gait so I'll go there and get the socks recommended. Thanks!

Sorry, didn't read the OP properly and assumed wrongly about your trainers, it's a bit of a thing of mine making sure people get their running shoes properly fitted as it has made such a difference to me. Impressed that you only started in Jan and thinking about 10k so soon!

I wear Hilly twin skin socks which help. Also my trainers are a full size bigger than my feet, anything smaller causes me blisters.

Vaseline on the affected toes before you run can help too.

Weirdly it's what passes for my arches on both feet! I'm quite flat footed . Good to know about vaseline, will invest in some. I got some blister plasters which are helping as they heal.
who I did a 10k a while back which is when I bought these - too close to the 10k actually and got awful blisters! But they are broken in now. So I know I can do it, I'm not unfit cos I.go to curves gym but wanted to push myself and lose weight - I'm fairly fit but was obese when I started running! I'd forgotten how much fun it is when you find your stride :)

I'm the opposite, high arches and have to wear orthotic inserts, the top of my foot gets rubbed if I wear normal socks. I tell you what might also help, if you get one of those white stick push up deodorants and rub it on the rubbing patches, it makes the skin all glidey.

Ooh I have one of those already! I'll try that, planning a shorter run tomorrow.
I do have to be careful with footwear choice with flat feet that are very wide. Most popular trainers like Nike and Reebok just don't fit!
I get my flat feet from my Dad. He had reflexology in Singapore and the reflexologist said he had the flattest feet she'd ever seen! Bet she'd seen a lot of feet!

As others have said properly fitted shoes are key, but socks do make a huge difference too.

I have probably owned about 30 different pairs of running socks in my time. My favorites are X Socks but so expensive I can only have them if someone will buy them as a present. A very close second (I kid you not) are the Lidl ones at around £2.49. They generally have them in every six weeks or so.

I contacted my local running shop who asked me a few questions and said the trainers I have don't really offer enough support/stability for proper distance running. Long story short I'm going in for gait analysis tomorrow and will invariably spend a sodding fortune
I am justifying my purchase by telling myself 1. Since I'm losing weight/inches I refuse to buy any new clothes so I'm saving money there.2. My feet need to last me forever and as stated above, long term it could affect other areas in my body.3. It'll keep me motivated to keep running after my 10k!

Hi, I don't think you will regret it, I started running in old trainers last year and although my back was OK I was nervous about it and my knee did start playing up a bit, the gait analysed trainers are the most comfy footwear I have ever owned and not a twinge out of the knee ever since. Also, once you've had it done you can keep a note of the exact make and model of the trainer they recommend and keep an eye on the sales/Ebay for your next pair.

Another vote for Hilly socks - I wear orthotics and thicker socks make my shoe rub on the top of my foot. I use Hilly mono-skins.

Happy running!

Another vote for Hilly socks - I wear orthotics and thicker socks make my shoe rub on the top of my foot. I use Hilly mono-skins.

Happy running!

Yes it was well worth it! I over-pronate, especially on my left. As soon as I tried the first pair he suggested, I noticed the difference! I tried another pair but the Brooks were the ones :)
Just need my giant blisters to heal now so I can test run them for real!

Ooh this thread is helpful, thanks. I have very wide, fairly flat feet and the best trainers in the shop (after lengthy analysis) were Asics in a wide fitting. But much as I love them I'm not sure they are as great a fit as they could be, and I have an iffy knee. I shall go somewhere which stocks Brooks next time!

Mine are Brooks (Adrenaline GTS), I overpronate too. I'd never heard of them before.

I wear orthotics in them too so it does make my feet high but no problems at all with fitting them in the Brooks.

Hi Phoenix... I'm in Lincoln too. My first ever race was Lincoln 10K.

If you are off to your local running shop, I assume you mean the one down the bottom end of the high street (Lincolnshire Runner)? Don't fret about them getting you to spend a fortune... they are great in there and really know their stuff - they even let you try shoes by running up and down the pavement outside.

As for socks... the only ones that don't blister my flat footed insteps are Primark Cosies - I think the last lot cost me about £4 for 2 pairs.

Yes I went to Lincolnshire Runner! I actually went on a couple of dates with the guy who served me many years ago! I spent £85 in total...gait analysis was £10 but they knocked it off the total for the trainers which were on sale. Mine are the adrenaline too. I also found the socks that were suggested in Lidl til I get some more expensive ones.
Great advice on here, thanks everyone :)

SPRING20 gives 20% off sports stuff at amazon at the moment - just ordered some running socks