🧦 1 Pair of Balega Ultralight Crew Athletic Running Socks for Men and Women Review

I love Balega socks and have a few favourites. This particular model is not very good. They shrunk after the first wash. I'm a very experienced runner and I know how to wash my running clothes. I had to donate them after the second wash because they shrunk a lot. I do not recommend.

Very light and comfortable, good quality, ready to use. Fair warning they are thin which is great for summer but may affect the fit of your shoes. However, despite being thin, I had no issues with the quality of the fabric wearing off too quickly.

They fit well and offer good moderate compression. The first pair of socks they were a bit slippery in my shoes. After a few washes they seemed to fit better. Keep that in mind when using them for activities that require a lot of lateral movement.

I swear by Balega running socks and have worn them in marathons and Ironman competitions. However, this Ultralight Crew sock was not up to par. The left sock ripped at the heel after only 4 uses. At this price I expect much more durability. I would be impressed if Balega offers a replacement but I don't have time to return.

Bad socks. They are closed. Their yarn has a very synthetic feel (I know it's a synthetic sock). They don't breathe well and they make your feet sweat, which is bad because when they get wet, they don't dry well either. I would send them back if I wasn't already wearing them. They look interesting, but that's the only advantage of these socks. Smartwool is an excellent product for being blunt.