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3 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Pay $10 (or More) for a Pair of Performance Running Socks

April 30, 2014 By Complete Runner

Feetures Running Socks

Running shoes get all the attention.

Most people realize the importance of a proper fitting and gait analysis to find a pair of running shoes that work well with your feet to offer the optimal performance and comfort, but what about the socks?

Wearing high performance running socks is critical, especially while racing. Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t fret at spending $10 or more for a good pair of running socks.

1. Performance Running Socks Keep Your Feet Comfortable

Sweaty feet aren’t cool (literally), and that is why a good pair of running socks offer wicking technology to keep your feet dry, cool, and comfortable while running.

2. Performance Running Socks Reduce the Chance of Blisters

Just like running shoes, high quality running socks offer a great fit to your feet. Not only is this comfortable, but allows your socks to stay firmly in place to reduce the risk of movement between your foot and sock, greatly reducing your chance of getting blisters.

3. Performance Running Socks Compliment Your Running Shoes

After taking the time to find the perfect pair of running shoes, it just makes sense to also fit your feet with a good pair of socks. A good pair of shoes with crappy socks won’t allow you to reap all the benefits from your shoes, so think of high quality socks like the perfect complement to your running shoes, like Peanut Butter is to Jelly (except not as messy).

A few dollars more for a good pair of socks is a great investment into your feet, offering you the best performance and comfort possible. With many quality brands to choose from, like Feetures, Balega, Wright Sock, FitSock, Injinji and SmartWool, Complete Runner is not only Flint’s favorite place to buy running and walking shoes, but also running socks. Stop by today and let us help you make your feet happy!

Filed Under: Featured, Products, Tips Tagged With: Balega, Feetures, FitSock, Injinji, running socks, SmartWool, Wright Sock

Running Tech Wear so Comfortable You Won’t Want to Take it Off

December 19, 2013 By Complete Runner

Smart Wool Flint MI

Do you have that favorite piece of clothing that is so comfortable you wish you could wear it all the time?

SmartWool gives you that very same feeling in running tech wear.  Not only can you feel the difference of this amazing material, but it also keeps you dry, warm, and odor-free.  Bonus!

SmartWool is made from Merino wool, claimed to be the best wool in the world straight from the hills of New Zealand.  SmartWool tech wear not only moves moisture away from your body at the vapor level before it turns to sweat, but it is also more comfortable due to the fact that it is all natural and free from synthetic fibers.  Merino wool also helps you to maintain a stable body temperature in the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter, and is odor and itch-free.

People often come in the store to try on a few tops or tights and more often than not when they try on the SmartWool they don’t try on anything else because of the amazing feel and comfort.

Complete Runner currently has SmartWool available in a base layer, women’s tights, socks, and hats.

Stop by the store and try on some SmartWool if you want to be amazed at the comfort of all natural Merino wool!

Filed Under: Featured, Products Tagged With: Apparel, SmartWool, tech wear

Be Smart and Don’t Get Sweaty Feet When Running

September 29, 2012 By Complete Runner

smartwool socks

Certain things can happen when you are out for a run that aren’t ideal.  One of the things that come to mind is hot, sweaty feet.  Sweaty feet can cause your socks to rub uncomfortably against your shoes and your feet to hurt, go numb, or get blisters. Not only is this uncomfortable for you and painful for your loved ones with the horrific stench when you get home and take your shoes off, but sweaty feet will hinder your performance. 

Most running shoes have come a long way to offer good ventilation that helps to keep your feet cool, but a good pair of running shoes is only half of the solution.  The other half is a good pair of running socks.

At Complete Runner we like to say that cotton is rotten.  No, we don’t boycott cotton totally, just for runners and physically active individuals.  Cotton absorbs your perspiration and the fabric will stick to your skin, leaving you wet and uncomfortable.  This is true not only for socks but also for shirts.

Be Smart About Sweat

By leaving your cotton socks back home in your dresser, you will save yourself from hot and wet feet. Replace your cotton socks with a good pair of socks that are made for running. 

Most running socks offer comfortable wicking technology to control moisture, temperature, and odor.  You will also want to make sure they are durable to last you a while. 

The Smart Choice for Running Socks

As temperatures have dropped and winter is just around the corner, you want to make sure your feet are warm when running but not hot and sweaty.  The popular socks right now are SmartWool.  Not only do they offer everything you need in a comfortable running sock with their signature “4 degree banded fit system” but they will also keep your feet warm in the cool temperatures.  Oh yeah, and they come in unique and fun designs that will keep you hip and trendy!

Check out the SmartWool socks at Complete Runner to keep your feet happy when running this fall and winter.

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: running socks, SmartWool

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