Rockay Accelerate Anti-Blister Running Socks for Men and Women, Cushion, Ankle Cut, Arch Support, 100% Recycled, Anti-Odor

This is my 2nd review. These must be the most expensive single pair of socks I've ever purchased, so time will tell if they live up to the manufacturer's claims. Can't argue with their lifetime guarantee though or their quality appearance. Before arrival, my chief concern was that my chosen XL size-I am a size 10- appears to cover quite a broad range of sizes, (from 8 or 9 to 12 I think). But they are a good fit with no creases. If I'm being ultra critical, perhaps the fit around the toes could've been slightly better; where the seams are, but only on the outside of the big toe; there are very slight bobbles, but these are very minor and in any case don't appear to be noticed or felt during long runs, which I've done a few of now while wearing them. Turning the socks inside out does reveal quite a lot of loose strands on the inside of the sock if I'm honest- in the weave I suppose- which in due course could perhaps get caught by a too long toenail & possibly torn when putting them on, if one is not careful. But if they do their job as claimed, they keep their shape, breath & dispel moisture away from the foot, don't shrink with regular washing (as I can't afford more pairs; I didn't know for instance until I'd read the manufacturer's guidelines, that you should never put them in a tumble drier, but in any case I hand wash my new socks) & don't get damaged from loose strands, (& help save our planet's oceans by using up these ghastly plastic bottles), then I'm sure that I'll continue to be very pleased with these running socks. I love my chosen colour too; lime green (with contrasting orange below the shoe line), which perfectly matches the colour of the rim around the ankle of my new Saucony Endorphin Pro running shoes (& their provided alternative lime green laces). I paid a lot for these running shoes, so my reasoning is this; why should I compromise on my investment by wearing cheap M&S or multi-pack cotton ankle socks rather than purpose built & designed quality running socks? (The analogy that springs to mind here is the specialty tonic water manufacturer Fever-Tree's marketing line; which says that a gin & tonic is 60% tonic water so why compromise on the taste of your very good specialty gin by mixing with it a cheap Tesco tonic water?! You could similarly use the analogy that a chain is only as good or strong as its weakest link! I've purchased really good running shoes so I want to get the very best out of them & the very best for my feet, if I'm to continue running injury & blister free these longish distances which I prefer; I can best achieve that by using these really good quality purpose designed socks underneath them, that do a good all round job of protecting my feet. I think & I hope that I've made my point. By the way, I have no connection to the manufacturer, nor have I received now or at any time in the past any freebies or incentives from them in making this genuine review.GG

I've been training for a half marathon in cheap socks and whenever I got beyond the 5km mark the blisters on my right foot would start forming. I wore these for the first time on the day of the race and despite the increased distance, my blisters were barely noticeable compared to normal! I had no idea socks could make so much difference! Can't recommend enough.

Ordered these for my 17 year old son to complete a sponsored long-distance (35+ miles) overnight walk and thanks to these he has come out of it blister-free! He wore a pair of walking socks over the top as they are only ankle socks and was wearing walking boots. The only place he started to get a bit of rubbing was on the back of the ankle above the sock line but a blister plaster kept that at bay. Everyone else suffered badly with blisters so we're super-impressed with these socks and can't recommend them highly enough. They did look like they would be too small but I ordered the large for his size 8's and they do stretch and fitted just fine.

I never leave reviews but I will for these. By far the best running socks I have ever owned and I’ve owned a lot. This whole no blister thing sounds a bit ambitious but I’m not kidding, I go long distance and not a single blister in sight. If you want ultra marathons you need these socks. I’ll never buy anything but these from now on. Get good shoes definitely but don’t skimp on your socks otherwise you’re not doing yourself the favours you thought. Your socks sit in between your feet and your expensive shoes. Think about it.Follow up on my review. Don’t get me wrong these are still the best socks I’ve ever come across but I did an 18 mile run this morning and my left sock has started to show signs of coming apart. Has thinned out in one area so I’m expecting them to probably only last one more trot. They’re 2 months old, I run about 40 miles a week. I’m not sure if the life time guarantee comes into this? Obviously socks can’t last forever but they are pricey, I’d hoped a bit longer for them

So, I decided to buy yet another pair of running socks and thought I’d give these a try.Well, after 3 runs, a 15k a 10k and an 8k I can say that there are no discomfort issues at all, they’re a good fit and feel good when on. I was interested in the claim that these don’t smell after use. Hey, if your a runner your feet smell, we all know this is true. Even my feet that don’t seem to sweat a lot get a bit whiffy after a run, it’s normal and no big deal but guess what ? After the 15k they didn’t smell at all ! Without washing I used them again... no smell. Finally, after the third run I decided to wash them. Not because of any odour ( they smell of fresh air ) but because they’re a bit grubby from one dusty run then another wet run.I’ve hand washed them and stored them flat as recommended. Only three runs in but I have to say they are really good so far, probably better than any other sock I’ve tried. Unless they fall to bits over the next year or so ( there’s a lifetime guarantee with them ) I’ll be sticking with these and getting another pair or two.I’ve already recommended them to others who have since ordered some. Early days but nothing but top marks so far 👍

Arrived quickly in packaging that fitted through the letterbox.Bought these because I occasionally got blisters on longer runs with my cheapo running socks. I like the slight compression they offer, although they were thinner and less padded than I expected. So far, they've been comfy (not noticeable) and no blister after 2 weeks, so I suppose they are working as advertised - I will update this if it changes.I took one star away because of the fabric quality looking a bit rubbish for such an expensive product - see the little loops sticking out on the picture, and this is before using them at all. It doesn't really matter, since they are inside shoes and the loops can't catch on anything, but just doesn't fill me with confidence.

These are very comfortable and my running experience is ideal when wearing these socks. A little expensive though!