Holy toes, Batman! Good sock advice desired

[colby]

Okay, I've now gone through two different socks that I was actually quite attached to, by getting big ol' holes in the big toes. Then, since I don't want to admit I need new socks, I rotate them to the other foot, get holes in both, then wear them until my whole toe fits through the hole ;) I really want to buy several pairs and rotate them better, but I would like any advice on good socks that resist a little more wear in the (big) toes. I do have a couple of blisters on my feet (bottom of my big toe) that are possibly not sock related (could be shoes, could just be building resistance on my "dainty" feet). My feet also tend to sweat a lot, right now I have some PI X-static socks that are literally wet after running for an hour (then my feet get cold if I get on the bike to go to work).

Anyone have luck with socks resisting the big toe push-out that are comfortable and get rid of some of the sweat a little better? I'll probably designate my current socks to be bike-only socks and treat them a little better after I find a replacement.

My feet thank you in advance!

[KnottedYet]

I'm a big-toe-pusher and sweat up a storm.

My solutions are clipping my big toe-nail often and emery-boarding the heck out of it, and wearing Smartwool socks.

You can get cheap Smartwools at Sierra Trading Post. They always have clearance ones or seconds for 1/2 regular price. www.sierratradingpost.com

[yellow]

I assume you're looking for running socks, yes?

I always used (yes, past tense, as I can't run anymore) the Wigwam CT Distance socks. I always marked every pair so they would stay together and I could wear them evenly. I never had toe break through like I do with my cycling socks. I think actual running socks are really built for the long haul on your feet. It's worth spending a little more to get the nice ones. I still have a couple of pairs floating around.

[colby]

I assume you're looking for running socks, yes?

I always used (yes, past tense, as I can't run anymore) the Wigwam CT Distance socks. I always marked every pair so they would stay together and I could wear them evenly. I never had toe break through like I do with my cycling socks. I think actual running socks are really built for the long haul on your feet. It's worth spending a little more to get the nice ones. I still have a couple of pairs floating around.

Yup -- running socks. :) I'm not sure what my PI socks were, but I was quite saddened by the newly formed hole.

I'll check out the Wigwams. Thanks!

[colby]

I'm a big-toe-pusher and sweat up a storm.

My solutions are clipping my big toe-nail often and emery-boarding the heck out of it, and wearing Smartwool socks.

You can get cheap Smartwools at Sierra Trading Post. They always have clearance ones or seconds for 1/2 regular price. www.sierratradingpost.com

Somehow I missed your post, Knotted :o. The socks I wear snowboarding are Smartwools and I really like them. I know my feet sweat snowboarding, too, but I never notice wet socks (unless I bury myself in the snow or something, but that's a different issue ;)).

I do try to keep my big toenails clipped, especially if I can feel rubbing, which has happened. My old running shoes even have small holes in the mesh from my toes pushing through (of course they have holes everywhere from my feet pushing through, but that's a slight sizing problem).

It also seems my second toe is longer than my big toe even though my big toe is the one that's pushing through the socks, I'm to the point that I'm definitely losing the nail for that toe on my left foot (it feels and looks weird). Good thing running/walking isn't a fashion show for the toes, or my feet would be booed out of the country ;)

I'm going to buy a pair of Smartwools and a pair of the Wigwams and see how it turns out.

PS: these (http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=5978) are the socks I have now. Previously I had a pair of Adidas running socks that had a little bit of arch compression in them, but I busted the toes much sooner.

[Bella]

Your running shoes should be one size larger than your normal street shoe size. This will eliminate many things - but especially the blisters.

I like anything with CoolMax technology. Your feet should never be sweaty inside your shoe.

Good luck.