Socks during competing
Justin
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I expect this qestion has been asked a number of times but couldn't find it using the search function.
Do most people wear socks in their cycling shoes and running trainers when competing in Half distance and Ironman events. I did both half distance and Ironman events last year but wore socks. I did try doing a super sprint triathlon without socks and got blisters. I see there are triathlon specific running trainers like Zoot that are designed for not wearing socks.
What are people's thoughts?
I do suppose it depends on the weather during the event. I am doing the Nice Ironman event this year so can pretty much guarantee that it will be hot for that.
Do most people wear socks in their cycling shoes and running trainers when competing in Half distance and Ironman events. I did both half distance and Ironman events last year but wore socks. I did try doing a super sprint triathlon without socks and got blisters. I see there are triathlon specific running trainers like Zoot that are designed for not wearing socks.
What are people's thoughts?
I do suppose it depends on the weather during the event. I am doing the Nice Ironman event this year so can pretty much guarantee that it will be hot for that.
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For any longer distance tri's you have time to dry your feet before putting them on so I would cycle in socks too for IM.
It takes practice not to wear socks, harden your feet up etc.....run without socks in training, after a few runs and a few blisters your feet should be ok. If your shoes are knackered though they will always give blisters. Tri specific shoes are no different to normal trainers and will still give you blisters.
If you're lucky and the shoes allow that, it's great!
Hate putting on socks in transition....
The feet soon harden up.
Try both and see what suits you.
I always run in Saucony Fastwitch for sprint and olympic without socks. The shoes are very soft, especially around the heel and ankle, also help a little for pronation. For non pronation use the Saucony A3's, they are supposed to be as soft as the Fastwitch.
Anything longer and I will wear socks with racing flats.