- Unisex Running Crew 3-Pair Pack

Now that I am retired, the only socks I wear! Great quality and lasts a long time!

Walk a lot. Run a bit. Needed something that works with Nike shoes for athletics and leather Oxford shoes at the office. I tried a lot of different socks. These Thorlo XJ maximum cushion black socks work great. Good as everyday socks. Black fits with leather shoes at the office and with black sneakers for athletics. P.S. The Thorlo website recommends using fabric softener to keep the springiness in the thick cushioning. UPDATE September 2022 - still excellent cushion and comfort! I replaced all my socks with Thorlo XJs at Thorlo's December sale and wear them every day, wash mostly with fabric softener and after almost a year they're as comfortable as the first time. Far better than cotton even on a hot day! For exercise on the hottest summer days, I use a made-in-China sock that's very short, thin, has arch support elastic and some cushion. I wish there were a made-in-USA mini-sock that was as good - and I've tried a few. For hiking boots, I wear Thorlo XJ or Thorlo Wcxu Max Cushion 12 Hour Shift Crew Socks, which go higher up the ankle than the XJ's and support the arch nicely with a stronger squeeze although they're a bit too tight at the top.

Good fit, comfortable

I have worn Thorlos for years, and absolutely love these socks. Although they make several varieties (I'm also fond of their "Fitness" socks, which are slightly different in composition), these are my go to socks for running or anything remotely athletic. These socks are 88% acrylic, and hold their shape well. They are also strategically padded, which I appreciate as a heavier heel-striker: I find these to be optimally cushioned and I never get blisters with these. They are very long lasting for running socks. I order four or five pairs a year and wear a pair most days, so even though they are relatively expensive, I think they are a good value due to their comfort and durability. I will say that they are made mostly out of an acrylic ("Thor-lon") that is exceptionally smooth...so smooth you need to be careful if you wear these around the house on hardwood or other highly polished surfaces as they can be rather slippery. I wear a size 12 (US) shoe, and the large fits me perfectly. I hope they never change this sock as they are always my first choice for running comfort.

The shedding is a small price to pay for saving my ankles from chafing. Highly recommend. I ordered a Large size pair, and I usually wear a size 12" shoe even though I'm technically an 11.5". The padding is subtle but fantastic; the whole bottom and rear is padded up past my ankle. I have two pairs of boots I wear them in: a pair of Bates full black leather boots that chafe my ankles a lot, and a pair of army desert boots with steel toes that chafe the front of my ankle and rub up against the top of my feet. I barely feel any of that in these socks. Both pairs of boots are actually so comfy to wear around. The socks don't fit tightly, but they don't squeeze my feet so I feel comfy wearing them with or without shoes. Only thing that would make these socks better is if the outer layer were tougher and could handle chafing.

These were great socks when I ran years ago are wonderful for me now with orthotics for foot problems and need that padding! Got a medium wear Brooks women’s med 9.

The Thorlo XJ Max running crew is a great sock in my opinion. The are not too tight, I have wide feet and wide ankles so most socks tend to be too tight and small for me. These seem to have just the right amount of stretch and softness. The cushion is very useful too, if you're a runner you'll appreciate the extra cushion inside your running shoe. You may also like wearing them around the house to keep your feet warm. I'm in cold and damp Connecticut and house floors are quite cold but these Thorlo XY Max Running Crews are like wearing slipper socks. They're comfortable, cushiony and durable. Yes durable, they seem to last me years of use before they lose their cushion and get holes. Good Stuff!

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Comfortable and smooth fitting socks.

Good quality but expensive.

I ordered 2 x six pack of my favourite socks (12 pairs). Initially only 6 pair arrived so customer services arranged an additional shipment. This time 3 pair arrived. So in the end I am out of pocket for 3 pair that I did not receive. Very disappointing.

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