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Running socks compared by material, thickness, height and price, in one list of articles.
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): On Elite Run Sock High HyperOn Elite Run Sock High Hyper ReviewRelease date, price and how it differs from the Elite. The On Elite Run Sock High Hyper is a race sock worth buying if thin racing shoes rub your toes and heels. At 42g it's 8g heavier than the plain Elite, with terry loops at the toe and heel. I cover the differences and fit.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): PUMA x HYROX T-shirt / On Core-T / On Performance-T / On running shortsBest HYROX ApparelPUMA x HYROX vs On shirts, shorts and socks, compared by price. For HYROX, if running is your focus, go with On's Performance-T and lined shorts; if the stations come first, the Train Flex-T and Train Shorts. A top, bottoms and socks start at JPY 15,180.HYROX · Oct 18, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): mont-bell EX Light Wind Jacket / mont-bell Cool Light T / Sleeveless Shirt / On Performance-T / mont-bell Cross Runner Shorts LightA Full Running Kit (Top, Bottoms, Socks) for 218gShirts, pants, socks and jackets compared by official weight. A full running kit of top, bottoms and socks comes to 218g and JPY 12,700. The first thing to add is mont-bell's 45g wind shell. I compare mont-bell, Nike, On, Tabio and The North Face by weight, fabric and price from their official Japan sites, and say exactly what to wear for each temperature and distance.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Tabio Racing Run Pro five-toe socks / Injinji Run Lightweight (five-toe) / Tabio Racing Run five-toe Merino Wool crew / R×L M-RACING Merino Wool Running Grip Socks (five-toe)12 Best Running Socks18% or 46% cotton? Five-toe, thickness and length compared by official fiber content. Pick five-toe running socks by fabric. My marathon top pick is the Tabio Racing Run Pro (18% cotton, with grip), versus 46% cotton in the standard version. I compare 12 pairs from Tabio, mont-bell, On, Nike, Injinji and Darn Tough by official fiber content, length and price, and name one top pick each for trail, HYROX and rainy days.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): On CloudpulseWhat to Bring on HYROX Race DayWhat's allowed and what's not, checked against the official rules. For HYROX, the basics are closed-toe shoes, running clothes and photo ID for check-in. Gloves are allowed, grip aids are not, and earphones are banned. I list what's allowed and link to the shoe, watch and training gear articles.HYROX · Oct 18, 2026
