Balega Crew Athletic Running Socks

I ordered blue and so far these socks are comfy and stay in place during my run

I like the cushion & the lightness/lightweight material. I know it’s athletic sock but I’ve used it for work (I work in the kitchen) to try it’s moisture wicking feature, I guess it met the criteria. I think after one use or two uses I noticed a hole forming at my big toenail…I think that might be a me problem hahaha. I swear my toenails are cut short but for some odd reason my big toenail finds a way to make holes in my socks. Also, it is disappointing that the socks has a hole now. The socks fit true to size. I also notice that the sock’s material is slippery like a dri fit type of material, I’ve used it in my work boots & I felt myself slipping as in my feet kept moving around in my boots. I got new work shoes, which are Crocs On the Clock clogs, and the same thing happened the socks were slippery, so heads up on that. Uh what else…the bottom part of the sock like heel to toe is very cushioned & the crew sock shaft part I guess you can call it is thin. The socks overall are thin, but still cushioned from heel to toe. Would I recommend this sock? Hmm, sure I guess. Oh! I forgot the socks were not warm when using them, if anyone wondered.

If you’re looking for a super soft comfy sock, this is great but make sure you have room in your shoe for it because it is a thick sock

I never understood the hype around expensive socks until I bought a pair of Balegas during Prime Day a few years ago and to say they changed my life would be an understatement. One, they fit very well. No slipping, sliding, or pulling. Two, as someone who ALWAYS got blisters, I never got them while wearing Balegas. Three, they hold up phenomenally well. I’m rough on both shoes and socks, but these have held up for years. I hike very confidently in my Balegas knowing that I won’t get blisters. I will not hike in anything else. They’re so good that I actually take the time to put them in a lingerie bag so that they don’t get lost in the laundry. I’ve always worn the ankle socks (Hidden Dry are my fav) but just received these ultralight crew socks and I am blown away. They are supportive to my high arches, pillowy soft in the toe and heel - while not being too thick or altering the fit of my shoes. I wore them around the block and when I got home, immediately ordered more. You won’t regret buying them.

Balaega is known to be a superior product but this sock is NOT. The picture shown is after 2x wearing them. I should have only ordered 1 pair instead of three. A complete waste of money.