Product Review: Swiftwick Aspire Socks

Sep 27, 2011 by

Product Review: Swiftwick Aspire Socks

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A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a new (at least to me) brand of socks in the local Fleet Feet running store – Swiftwick.  I had a gift certificate with some funds left on it, so I figured I’d try them out.  The pair I purchased was a white Aspire One, the ‘One’ meaning the length of the sock.

Short review version: A+

Longer version: These are excellent socks.  I purchased a medium, which is listed as men’s shoe size 6-9.5.  I wear a 9.5 or 10 in most shoes and these fit perfectly.  No unwanted length.

Swiftwick advertises these socks as compression, blister free, and moisture wicking.  They are as advertised.  The materials listed on the package are 53% Nylon, 39% Olefin, and 8% Spandex.

I like the compression feature around the arch, but I honestly don’t know if it does much.  Feels good, though.  I can testify that the blister free and moisture wicking claims are accurate.  I have had run numerous times in them, including speed work,  with no hint of hot spots. Thus, no blisters.   In a major test,  I did a 15 miler in them last weekend in 80 degree 100% humidity weather, and they were awesome.  Every piece of my clothing was saturated in sweat, including my shoes, and my feet stayed comfortable.

I paid $12.99 for my pair, and they are worth it.  I will definitely be purchasing more of Swiftwick’s products in the future.  Also, they are made in the USA.

POFIFOTO!

 

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