Thorlo Socks - Enjoy the Ride!
By: Lowell Ladd

Product(s) Evaluated - Mini-Crew Runnin & Lite Running with Coolmax Mini-Crew Runnin

"Want to feel like your shoes are brand new, even though they have 500 miles on them? Try on a pair of Thorlo socks."

The cushioning in these socks makes for a much more comfortable ride than traditional athletic socks. If you've been wearing socks designed by running shoe manufacturers, or other athletic companies, you have been shortchanging yourself. Try a pair of socks that have been designed by a company that focuses on socks, because that will guarantee that you get a good pair. When I first looked at these socks, I thought that their construction of yarn would surely cause my feet to become too sweaty to be comfortable. But I was very wrong. The socks do an excellent job of absorbing sweat, even on a hot day.

The major asset of these socks is the amount of cushioning that they have. For anyone with lower leg or foot pain, these socks are a major blessing, because they spare your body from part of the pounding that comes with running mile after mile. Although I tried them in the summer, I'm sure that they will keep your feet warmer than other socks during cold winter months." Myicoach.com, Inc Evaluation: An excellent pair of socks. Your feet will thank you for putting them in a pair of Thorlos, and so will your ankles and lower legs. Enjoy the ride!

Lite Running with Coolmax

"Want to feel like your shoes are brand new, even though they have 500 miles on them? Try on a pair of Thorlo socks.”

The cushioning in these socks makes for a much more comfortable ride than traditional socks. If you've been wearing socks designed by running shoe manufacturers, or other athletic companies, you have been shortchanging yourself. Try a pair of socks that have been designed by a company that focuses on socks, because that will guarantee that you get a good pair. I admit that I was skeptical of these socks when I first tried them, because I've always worn very thin socks. However, the cushioning on the bottom of these socks made it feel like I was running in brand new sneakers. For anyone with lower leg or foot pain, these socks are a major blessing, because they spare your body from part of the pounding that comes with running mile after mile. Take it from someone who loves 100+ mile weeks.

The coolmax is great because it helps wick away moisture and keeps your feet from feeling sweaty. I've gotten used to having blisters constantly, and having them re-aggravated unless I treat them with bandaids and/or vasoline. As a trial, I ran in Thorlo socks without treating my blisters. To my surprise, the blisters that I have were not aggravated in any way by these socks."

Myicoach.com, Inc Evaluation: An excellent pair of socks. Your feet will thank you for putting them in a pair of Thorlos, and so will your ankles and lower legs. Enjoy the ride!

Lowell Ladd is the Director of Coaching at Myicoach.com, Inc. A former NCAA All-American at 10,000m, Lowell now focuses his efforts on the marathon and qualifying for the Olympic trials. His ½ marathon and marathon PRs are 1:09:36 and 2:25:08 respectively. Ladd continues to run 100-150 mile weeks in addition to coaching.