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Balega Silver No-Show Compression-Fit Running Socks for Men and Women (1 Pair)

Balega Silver No-Show Compression-Fit Running Socks for Men and Women (1 Pair)

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dlhatcher
5.0 out of 5 starsThey are worth it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I am new runner and took getting the right items for my feet seriously. So I went to aa local Dallas running store (Run Fit) to get properly sized for running shoes (I measure a 8.5B but got a 9.5D in Brooks Adrenaline 20, and, NB 860v10 so my feet can have room to splay as I run and they both work great!). I followed the sizing chart for my foot size and purchased a medium, which feels/fit as expected.

I went with Balega socks because of their reviews and recommendations from other runners. I love these Balega Silver socks! I bought a set of 2 pairs in many colors (see the pics), and I own about 12 pairs now so I can have ore than enough to change out as I run 4-5 times/week.

When comparing to other socks, the price of these are manageable (I saw some $25 wool socks and decided to pass for now). Ultimately, these socks proved their weight in gold when running in humid , June/July, 95+ degree Texas temperatures, and I will gladly purchase again!

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After wearing these socks for 2-3 months, most colors are holding up well -except- the orange ones. The orange threads are tearing at the below the inside ankle for some reason. I am not experiencing this with the other colors. I hope this helps.
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AmandaH
1.0 out of 5 starsThreads, Threads Everywhere...
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
I'm so disappointed in these socks. I can't believe how the insides look, there are long, loose threads everywhere and a ton came out in the wash. I hate, hate, hate having loose threads inside socks which these have in abundance. There are much, much, much better socks for the price if you're looking for running/exercise specific socks. There are actually much better socks that are significantly cheaper than these. I can't speak to the odor control, as I couldn't stand to wear them for any length of time. Also, they immediately fall down inside of your shoes and you have to pull the tab up constantly. Into the trash they go, a total waste of money. Will stick with my normal Feetures and Smartwool socks from now on.
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AmandaH
1.0 out of 5 stars Threads, Threads Everywhere...
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
Color: Midgrey/AquaSize: MediumVerified Purchase
I'm so disappointed in these socks. I can't believe how the insides look, there are long, loose threads everywhere and a ton came out in the wash. I hate, hate, hate having loose threads inside socks which these have in abundance. There are much, much, much better socks for the price if you're looking for running/exercise specific socks. There are actually much better socks that are significantly cheaper than these. I can't speak to the odor control, as I couldn't stand to wear them for any length of time. Also, they immediately fall down inside of your shoes and you have to pull the tab up constantly. Into the trash they go, a total waste of money. Will stick with my normal Feetures and Smartwool socks from now on.
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AmandaH
1.0 out of 5 stars Threads, Threads Everywhere...
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
I'm so disappointed in these socks. I can't believe how the insides look, there are long, loose threads everywhere and a ton came out in the wash. I hate, hate, hate having loose threads inside socks which these have in abundance. There are much, much, much better socks for the price if you're looking for running/exercise specific socks. There are actually much better socks that are significantly cheaper than these. I can't speak to the odor control, as I couldn't stand to wear them for any length of time. Also, they immediately fall down inside of your shoes and you have to pull the tab up constantly. Into the trash they go, a total waste of money. Will stick with my normal Feetures and Smartwool socks from now on.
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Patrick Thomas
1.0 out of 5 stars Comfy BUT no odor control
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
Color: Midgrey/AquaSize: LargeVerified Purchase
Edited to add that these socks sprung holes in them after only about 4 months of light usage....
These socks are very comfortable and fit very well but the antimicrobial properties seem to be nonexistent as odor was no less than any other regular sock I have had. This was the main property I was looking forward to so a big disappointment.
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Patrick Thomas
1.0 out of 5 stars Comfy BUT no odor control
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
Edited to add that these socks sprung holes in them after only about 4 months of light usage....
These socks are very comfortable and fit very well but the antimicrobial properties seem to be nonexistent as odor was no less than any other regular sock I have had. This was the main property I was looking forward to so a big disappointment.
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dlhatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars They are worth it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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I am new runner and took getting the right items for my feet seriously. So I went to aa local Dallas running store (Run Fit) to get properly sized for running shoes (I measure a 8.5B but got a 9.5D in Brooks Adrenaline 20, and, NB 860v10 so my feet can have room to splay as I run and they both work great!). I followed the sizing chart for my foot size and purchased a medium, which feels/fit as expected.

I went with Balega socks because of their reviews and recommendations from other runners. I love these Balega Silver socks! I bought a set of 2 pairs in many colors (see the pics), and I own about 12 pairs now so I can have ore than enough to change out as I run 4-5 times/week.

When comparing to other socks, the price of these are manageable (I saw some $25 wool socks and decided to pass for now). Ultimately, these socks proved their weight in gold when running in humid , June/July, 95+ degree Texas temperatures, and I will gladly purchase again!

---------------- UPDATE --------------

After wearing these socks for 2-3 months, most colors are holding up well -except- the orange ones. The orange threads are tearing at the below the inside ankle for some reason. I am not experiencing this with the other colors. I hope this helps.
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dlhatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars They are worth it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I am new runner and took getting the right items for my feet seriously. So I went to aa local Dallas running store (Run Fit) to get properly sized for running shoes (I measure a 8.5B but got a 9.5D in Brooks Adrenaline 20, and, NB 860v10 so my feet can have room to splay as I run and they both work great!). I followed the sizing chart for my foot size and purchased a medium, which feels/fit as expected.

I went with Balega socks because of their reviews and recommendations from other runners. I love these Balega Silver socks! I bought a set of 2 pairs in many colors (see the pics), and I own about 12 pairs now so I can have ore than enough to change out as I run 4-5 times/week.

When comparing to other socks, the price of these are manageable (I saw some $25 wool socks and decided to pass for now). Ultimately, these socks proved their weight in gold when running in humid , June/July, 95+ degree Texas temperatures, and I will gladly purchase again!

---------------- UPDATE --------------

After wearing these socks for 2-3 months, most colors are holding up well -except- the orange ones. The orange threads are tearing at the below the inside ankle for some reason. I am not experiencing this with the other colors. I hope this helps.
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Emma Robison
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the only brand of sock for running I think I want to ever buy
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
Color: Midgrey/AquaSize: MediumVerified Purchase
First I have to disclose that this is a really uneducated review. I run in sweat pants and order shoes online and when I say run it's more of a muppet jog so I don't really know what my sporting clothes options look like. I didn't even know running socks were thing till I started to get blisters and the internet told me to try running socks. But I don't get blisters now, they don't bunch up, they cover my heel where it's prone to blisters, and my feet somehow feel drier after I run. So these seem GREAT to me! But I don't know, maybe smarter runners would just think staying in place and not giving blisters in the least a sock can do. I might be overly excited based on my inexperience with proper running socks.

Also, when I was trying to find socks to buy I was reading reviews and saw that people also reviewed them for how long they can go without being washed and still not stinking. That sounds really weird cause if you run in socks you should just right away wash them, ammiright? That's always been my philosophy but, you know, I read those reviews so I had to try and it turns out, up to 4 runs before they get stinky. Maybe more but 4 is my psychological limit, I can't go longer than that. I just can't. But it really is an amazing trick in a sock, so if that matter to you, know that they really stay fresh in your show and then your closet and then your shoe again for a really long time. I tried some other brands too, that are also ok, but I find that socks in this brand just feel to me like they are less hot, and hold their shape better, than the others.
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Joseph Campise
5.0 out of 5 stars All I hoped for and more.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
Color: Black/CarbonSize: LargeVerified Purchase
I typically wear a few of the other brands of running socks, but decided to try these. I bought two pair and I have to say that they are outstanding. I've had them for about a month now and run, walk or bike most everyday. I haven't seen any issues, threading coming loose, or shrinking with wash. When walking or running in them, they help provide a little extra padded bounce in my step, and I'm going to order a few more pair. I've even caught my wife wearing them around the house.
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shortshrink
2.0 out of 5 stars Not durable
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
Color: Black/CarbonSize: SmallVerified Purchase
I love the look, fit and feel of these socks. However, they developed holes near the ankles after only a few months wear. The holes were probably caused by my having to constantly pull them up at the heel as they sank lower and lower in my shoes as I walked. Not durable at all!
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Dawn M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Much Compression
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018
Color: Black/CarbonSize: LargeVerified Purchase
These are nice socks but there is essentially no compression. My husband has a medical need for compression on his right foot and these socks don’t help. Fine for regular socks.
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Mainor "the review guy"
3.0 out of 5 stars Amazing socks ...but wait it's not all Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
Color: GreySize: LargeVerified Purchase
16 dollars for one pair first mistake.
But they feel amazing and keep dry almost all day under stressful conditions and they don't stick after you use them for 2 days in a row..I was in love..but wait the day to wash them was here and I did a long with other socks day dreaming of how much I love them and when they came out they were falling apart at the stitching noooooooo!!!!!! I said this can't be I love them but for 16 dollars I can't risk them falling apart after say 2 months...I can't risk 16 dollars im not rich if you can go for it you will not be disappointed..this company should let people that want refund keep them and give back the money if they last 4 or 6 months I would buy more in a heart beat...but at last I will never know because I can't gamble like that ...
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Alana Leigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy runners feet
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
Color: Midgrey/AquaSize: MediumVerified Purchase
If you aren't using running socks yet, you must buy these! I was introduced to these many years ago at a local running shoe store and will never go back to wearing other socks. These are comfortable, give extra padding and arch support and wick sweat off your feet, keeping them clean and dry. My feet are never smelly and I never get blisters or corns. They change the running experience completely! Buy these socks!
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ReadCreations
2.0 out of 5 stars Soft but Fragile, not worth $$$
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
Color: Legion Blue/GreySize: LargeVerified Purchase
They feel amazing on, and provide all of the cushion I look for and need in a running sock... However, after only 1, short run (3miles), these socks started to degrade rapidly! Before even washing them the sleek and high tech design had been reduced to a squiggly mess, with all of the fibers fraying and puffing out. Furthermore, the big toe on both socks started rubbing a hole, (you can see the fibers puffing out in that region on both socks in picture attached). Before you jump to any conclusions about my talon situation down there, mind you I run in other socks routinely, less expensive ones at that, and do not have this problem... for further comparison, I also tried a pair of Bombas, and went 5 miles this time, and they look just as good as new, no change, even after washing. I wish those had more cushion however, so for me, still not the end all, but for anyone that isn’t cushion crazy, the Bombas won’t fall apart. Balega needs to solve this durability issue before charging a premium price. Not trying to buy disposable high end socks.
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ReadCreations
2.0 out of 5 stars Soft but Fragile, not worth $$$
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
They feel amazing on, and provide all of the cushion I look for and need in a running sock... However, after only 1, short run (3miles), these socks started to degrade rapidly! Before even washing them the sleek and high tech design had been reduced to a squiggly mess, with all of the fibers fraying and puffing out. Furthermore, the big toe on both socks started rubbing a hole, (you can see the fibers puffing out in that region on both socks in picture attached). Before you jump to any conclusions about my talon situation down there, mind you I run in other socks routinely, less expensive ones at that, and do not have this problem... for further comparison, I also tried a pair of Bombas, and went 5 miles this time, and they look just as good as new, no change, even after washing. I wish those had more cushion however, so for me, still not the end all, but for anyone that isn’t cushion crazy, the Bombas won’t fall apart. Balega needs to solve this durability issue before charging a premium price. Not trying to buy disposable high end socks.
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