You know how much I love my ProCompression Marathon socks. I wear them anytime that I need extra recovery or support at night or during a long run. I’ve been looking for a shorter sock for my lower mileage runs, and then I found Swiftwick. I received the socks at the Runner’s World Half Festival and I couldn’t wait to try them!
Aspire Zero Compression Socks
The socks that I have are the Aspire Zero Compression. Here are some of my initial thoughts:
- These socks look small.
- These socks are soft.
- Wow, these socks really stretch to fit.
- I love these socks.
These socks are marketed towards a narrow foot, but I have pretty wide feet and they fit perfectly. Let’s take a look at the technology of this sock:
- No seams at the toe
- Olefin toe and heel making it a lighter and thinner sock
- Double covered with multi-filament T-66 nylon and wrapping core spandex to hold shape and deliver arch support
- Olefin footbed – T-66 throughout the sock, olefin content at 39% or more making a high quality compression
- Y-Heel contour
- Thin channeled upper allowing air flow with less bulk in your shoe
- Double welt compression cuff at ankle
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Review
Before getting these socks, the only socks I wore were 100% cotton (with the occasional run in my ProCompression socks). You can definitely tell the difference when you slip on these socks. They do exactly what the website says they will. They keep my feet dry and don’t bunch at the heel or toe in my sneakers, which is very important. I’ve worn them probably 10x since receiving the sock and they are still the same shape as the first time I took them out of the package. Some socks tend to stretch at the ankle, but not these.
Sustainability
The socks are knitted at 200 needles making them the highest density you’ll find. The high needle count does not allow train debris or other materials to penetrate through your sock. The high-gauge construction produces a softer, denser, and more durable garment.
Made in the USA
Swiftwick makes all these products in Tennessee and allows the company to really take a look at how their products are being made. Swiftwick’s American factory improves quality control, while employing an American workforce.
You can purchase these socks for only $11.99 from the Swiftwick website.
FTC: I was given a pair of Swiftwick socks for review at the Runner’s World Half Festival. All opinions are my own. No compensation was given.
Talk to Me
- Have you ever worn a pair of socks from Swiftwick?
- Do you wear compression socks during your run? After? Or Both?
- How many pairs of compression socks do you own?
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Like Amanda, I have become a Swiftwick convert and the is a very good chance that if you look to see what is on my feet when I am running, most of the time you will find Swiftwick socks on them. I like the way the toes are not crunched together, but my foot is kept snug. They are my socks of choice!
I have become a huge Swiftwick fan since the RW half. They really are a fantastic sock–wearing them for my next marathon!
I love these socks! I generally wear compression socks after long runs or if my legs are giving me a serious problem on any given day. It’s nice to have short ones available!
I recently purchased my first pair of Swiftwick socks and love them!
I used to wear compression socks during long runs, but I still seemed to blister on my feet, so I do compression sleeves with injinji’s now.