my go-to running socks for (nearly) all conditions

By solarweasel Ranked #60 - Running Socks January 20, 2009

i'd like to chime in with additional praise for these incredible socks by smartwool. they are comfortable, durable, they dry quickly... i'm sure you can get the gist of their quality from all the rave reviews. the thing that i haven't seen addressed (which should be) is what distinguishes phd from adrenaline and light from ultra light.

the adrenaline socks run slightly more expensive than the phd socks and are constructed of a 70/30 wool-to-nylon mix, whereas phd socks are around 60/40. this allows the phds to 'breathe' slightly better and dry out quicker while possibly sacrificing a bit of softness to the touch. the difference between light and ultra light is simply a marginal decrease in cushioning. i personally roll with the ultra light phds and have never had issues; they're great, even in subfreezing temps! one additional note: for muddy or sandy conditions, consider a taller sock (like mini instead of micro) to keep grit from getting in and rubbing your ankles raw... this is especially important for ultrarunners.

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