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    Posted: 03/02/2021 at 12:49am
Originally posted by DonnOlsen DonnOlsen wrote:

Originally posted by darucla darucla wrote:

I am tempted to say that Bernadette is my favourite Szocs, but that would be silly.

[OK, be honest: Are you darucia or are you Heavyspin?]

I see customers who bought those socks also buy sexy vinyl panties etc, soo.....
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I know definitely NOT those ten pack cheapies from Costco lol sorry if you happen to like them LOL
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lululemon power or daily socks along with their apparel is top notch!
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Originally posted by DonnOlsen DonnOlsen wrote:

Originally posted by alicia smith alicia smith wrote:

Champion Crew Socks are my favorite, cushion, dry cool & Athletic, have a look https://www.apparelshopusa.com/champion-performance-crew-length-mens-athletic-socks-678.html

I second your recommendation.

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What's the best alternative to Champion socks?  LOL
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Originally posted by darucla darucla wrote:

I am tempted to say that Bernadette is my favourite Szocs, but that would be silly.

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Originally posted by TT newbie TT newbie wrote:

You can do it like Federer... use 2 pairs of socks.

And, with an investigation into John Wooden, you can learn how to put them on.

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Originally posted by alicia smith alicia smith wrote:

Champion Crew Socks are my favorite, cushion, dry cool & Athletic, have a look https://www.apparelshopusa.com/champion-performance-crew-length-mens-athletic-socks-678.html

I second your recommendation.

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I am tempted to say that Bernadette is my favourite Szocs, but that would be silly.
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https://wrightsock.myshopify.com/

^^ they should have something that would fit the bill for you. i bought my 3rd & 4th pair double layer ankle socks ages ago and they are still going, although my first 2 pairs are now a bit "hole-y". allround great buy ...
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BTY socks (Yes they’re not cheap, but I like them the most)
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I too am ordering those Pro-Lites. Will take a while to report back on them.
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Originally posted by Baal Baal wrote:

I usually wear these.  Three pair per pack.  No TT logo, which I consider a plus.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-mens-power-lites-low-cut-socks-3-pair#repChildCatid=3104718

I ordered those along with these:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-adults-pro-thicks-quarter-socks#repChildCatid=65240

Very happy with the pro thick socks. Great cushioning and material. The power-lites are also great material but a little thin for my current shoes. Will work well for the summer probably.


Edited by DreiZ - 12/09/2017 at 10:16am
Main:
Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g
FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm

Chopper:
Stratus Power Defense 85g
FH: Hybrid K3 max
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Originally posted by Baal Baal wrote:

I usually wear these.  Three pair per pack.  No TT logo, which I consider a plus.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-mens-power-lites-low-cut-socks-3-pair#repChildCatid=3104718

I'm gonna give these a shot as well. Thanks for the link Baal.
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I usually wear these.  Three pair per pack.  No TT logo, which I consider a plus.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-mens-power-lites-low-cut-socks-3-pair#repChildCatid=3104718
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I got to agree with the people recommending the BTY socks. Super thick and durable. As far as TT branded socks go, I would say Nittaku socks are 9/10s as good as BTY socks, and I have found them for as low as $6 on TT11. 
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Originally posted by Swiff Swiff wrote:

Unless it's extremely important to you to have the little BTY logo on everything you wear, don't get BTY socks.  

Sure, they're good quality, but the price is stupid.  Butterfly socks are for sponsored players who can get them for free.  Just go buy some non-TT brand athletic sock and find which one works best.  You can get 6 pairs of them for the cost of 1 pair of BTY socks.

I generally wear ADIDAS socks, but I don't recommend them.  They're kind of thin, so I'm thinking of trying something new soon.

I'm trying to stay away from BTY branded clothing, too expensive for me.

I bought few pairs of tibhar socks sold on tt11 a while back, they were like $3 a pair which is very cheap imo. They are durable, but not cushioned well at all.
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Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g
FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm

Chopper:
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BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm

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Originally posted by pgpg pgpg wrote:

Originally posted by DreiZ DreiZ wrote:

Originally posted by pgpg pgpg wrote:

I think it's not a sock's job to provide cushioning - shoe should do it, perhaps with some help from insoles.

May be you need a different shoe - in my limited exposure to TT shoes, they are not that good at cushioning. I've been using Asics Gel Rocket 7 (volleyball ones) for several years now, and they are just fine. Perhaps your footwork is at a pretty advanced level and you can benefit from TT-specific model, but Asics is good enough for me, together with whatever low cut athletic sock is on sale in nearby store.


I’ve previously had the ASICS gel court control and had the same problem in terms of blisters. You are right, socks do not provide main cushion but I feel that thick cushioned socks will help with managing the blisters better.

Could it be that your shoes are too big/wide, so your foot has too much freedom to slide around, and thus blisters? Never had blisters from running/TT - lost a couple of nails, but that's different.

I thought of that too when I switched shoes. The asics I had were slightly narrow at the forefoot, the wave drive are not, there is a little bit of wiggle room but not roomy at all. Replacing the insoles made it a bit more secure as well but still getting blisters. I actually tried the wave medal 5 which were way too wide for me in the forefoot so I had to sell those.

I never had blisters from running or playing basketball. I think the way I move my feet (footwork) is causing this as well because it only happens on my left foot. I noticed when I shift weight or move to my right laterally, instead of shuffling my left foot I end up sliding it or dragging it on the floor and pushing off from the inside of my left foot. It well maybe a footwork problem.

I'm going to give some thorlo socks a try and if not I might have to end up changing shoes to something like the Mizuno Wave Tornado X which has more cushioning and bolstering on the sides.
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Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g
FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm

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FH: Hybrid K3 max
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https://thelifeoffulness.blogspot.com/2013/08/negative-effect-of-wearing-tight-socks.html

Beware of the tight socks. I used to make a small cut on the sock's upper band with scissors. The band is a deadly noose on your feet.

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Originally posted by shinchan1506217 shinchan1506217 wrote:

Does crew socks or ankle socks have an advantage over the other? I usually wear crew socks but a lot of my friends with a lot of tt equipment wear ankle socks


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Does crew socks or ankle socks have an advantage over the other? I usually wear crew socks but a lot of my friends with a lot of tt equipment wear ankle socks

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Butterfly. It was a few years ago.

By the way I suspect the OP has a shoe problem rather than a sock problem.
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Originally posted by Baal Baal wrote:

You can find well cushioned socks at any decent sporting goods store. Tennis shops also. Don't buy TT branded socks. They are terrible.


You think they're terrible?  Which socks did you try?  I have 2 pairs of BTY socks and they're fantastic quality.  
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You can find well cushioned socks at any decent sporting goods store. Tennis shops also. Don't buy TT branded socks. They are terrible. Socks sold by Head and Prince are pretty good.
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Unless it's extremely important to you to have the little BTY logo on everything you wear, don't get BTY socks.  

Sure, they're good quality, but the price is stupid.  Butterfly socks are for sponsored players who can get them for free.  Just go buy some non-TT brand athletic sock and find which one works best.  You can get 6 pairs of them for the cost of 1 pair of BTY socks.

I generally wear ADIDAS socks, but I don't recommend them.  They're kind of thin, so I'm thinking of trying something new soon.
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Butterfly socks are really great, quite thick and durable.
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I use Asics tech running socks...

Sometimes you think your socks are ok until you upgrade and think “what the hell have I been wearing...”
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Originally posted by JacekGM JacekGM wrote:

It took me some time to find well cushioned socks. Turned out, I needed tennis socks. They do help a lot, that way I can use less cushioned shoes and my feet are doing great. 

I actually ordered these today Jacek, well see how they turn out. They sell a 3 pack for about $30.
Main:
Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g
FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm

Chopper:
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FH: Hybrid K3 max
BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm

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For blister protection I use a pair of hiking liner socks under my regular socks.  These are very thin polyester socks.  They wick moisture really well and are very slick so any rubbing is not transferred to your skin.  I used to use two pair of regular socks when I played tennis.  But I like the liner sock system much better.

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