I am loving Balegas. Great gift!

Thorlo.

I can't speak to their current quality level because I'm still wearing ones I purchased 20+ years ago. They are that good.

Anonymous wrote:I love Smartwool running socks

+1. These are my favorite.

Balega

I love Smartwool running socks

Anonymous wrote:Nike socks are AWFUL. My teens wear holes in them so fast and I'm over here in my Costco Puma socks that I've had for YEARS.

Lol, OP here and same!

Thanks for the recs, all. I know I won't convince kid to abandon Nike, but at least she'll have something better for real running.

Nike socks are AWFUL. My teens wear holes in them so fast and I'm over here in my Costco Puma socks that I've had for YEARS.

Feetures! There my favorite, and the next is Belega.

Anonymous wrote: Balega

This. They sell them at REI. I use the ultralight.

Smart Wool

I walk, not run, but really LOVE Darn Tough. And if you bust a hole in them, you can send them back and they'll give you a credit to replace them.

I bought Swiftwicks off a random Facebook ad and love them.

Balega

I love Feetures. I have very sensitive heals that blister easily, and I've never had one when I'm wearing Feetures. I was told about them from a local running store, but they have better sales online directly from the brand's website.

Would like to buy as a stocking stuffer for my teen runner, who prefers no-show.

She usually wears Nike socks (which I think are crap, btw) and I'd like to get her something nicer for XC meets/long runs.