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==’Vanilla’ Technical Socks (2/5)==
I have tried many different types of technical Socks, including Thorlo CoolMax, Asics Kayano, Feetures Light, Feetures Original, Smartwool, Icebreaker, and many others in the search for the perfect sock. The socks are very in some of the features they provide but function fairly similarly. Any sock that is made with a good technical material (and I include Merlino wool), but fits well and is seamless should work under most conditions for most people.
==Waterproof Socks (1/5) ==
Waterproof socks, such as [http://www.sealskinz.com/ Sealskinz] seem like a great choice for running in wet conditions. They are waterproof and claim to be breathable, so they should keep your feet dry. In my experience, the reality does not match up. The socks are waterproof, but rain will still leak in from the top a little. Worse, while the socks are breathable, they cannot cope with the amount of sweat that is normally produced. (The soles of your feet have a high concentration of sweat glands.) This problem is compounded by the way breathable materials are far less breathable when the outside is wet, which is the conditions they are normally used under. The fit of the socks tends to be poor, as they are not flexible like a regular fabric sock.
==Cotton Socks (0/5)==
Cotton socks are great for keeping your feet warm while you sit by the fire, but a terrible for running.
