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Thorlo Running Mini-Crew
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Thorlo Running Mini-Crew -- Need Relief From Feet Pain Or Neuropathy Gives These A Try

Written: Nov 25 '07 (Updated May 17 '08)

Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0
Overall Quality:  
Pros: Great White Sox.

Cons: N/A

The Bottom Line: Regardless if you are looking for simple pain relief when running or walking if you have neuropathy or not these will provide a pillow of comfort.
gothicdreams's Full Review: Thorlo Running Mini-Crew
Intro

Are you serious about running? I use to be so serious about running I would run at a pace of 12.6 miles per hour for up to ten minutes a day six days a week (not counting the other 20 minutes of warm up running at about seven to eight miles per hour) on the treadmill and people would turn and stop what they were doing while I was running at this peak speed.

I am continuing on training to lower my heartbeat (or pulse) and increase my resting metabolism so I can lose some more weight. And I still needed some light weight socks so that I can keep up with running for me my feet hurt when I have too much weight bearing down especially now with having neuropathy for a year nearly. Being that I have neuropathy it is important that I do not aggravate the nerves with excessive force.

Other times I like to wear these is when I am out shopping especially on long trips such as Christmas shopping during the after Thanksgiving Day sales / Black Fridays Sales Specials.

Why I Bought

I bought a pair of these at the price of $5.99 (plus tax) since the package was missing at Academy as opposed to the price of $10.99 or more depending on the quantity bought, so I could not pass up on such a bargain especially when there is places online (also known as internet stores) that make you buy fifty dollars to an upwards to seventy five dollars (or more yet depending where you shop at) worth of socks before getting a free shipping and/or a discount on the socks.

About Fabric Content

The fabric is a blend of 86% Acrylic, 12% Stretch Nylon, and 2% Spandex.
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Durability

These socks will last you for years to come as long as you keep yours shoes properly tied and toenails reasonable length; meaning that you feet are not loose in the boots rubbing against the heel portion and your toenails are at normal length so they do not essentially cut through the sock itself. Another thing that is important is proper washing and drying to extend life of the socks.

Proper Washing

My personal experience has shown that I knew better than to use bleach on any sock that is not 100% Cotton, but my mom has not yet come to the conclusion to appreciate this fine point that “Bleaching synthetics is not good for the fabric.” And I say no bleach because the socks that I had in the past that were anything less than 100% Cotton fell apart in many spots with holes and rips. Plus if you want them to last I would recommend using fabric softner to help prevent hydrolysis, which will shorten the life span of the sock. The fabric softner works by lubricating the man made fabrics so that they essentially will not dry rot. Basically the sock will last many more years by using fabric softner and how long the sock lasts also depends on proper drying.

Proper Drying

How to properly dry this sock is rather simple and does not take any extra time. All you got to do is place it in the dryer on low dry with a fabric softner sheet and the socks turned inside out to fluff the terry of sock.

Other Care Directions

A fine point that is not well known is that you should not just forcefully pull on your socks because it causes permanent stretching which eventually will tear a hole in the socks or make them to where they are too loose to wear. Gently roll or bunch the socks pass on over toes to the heel then gently bring them up towards your calf. The point of this to simply prevent stretching and allow for them to be in service for years to come. I have done this practice with (my diabetic socks that I use for controlling swelling [an issue that is now rather infrequent]) and steel toe shoe socks since 1997 (ten years and believe it or not some of the socks I still have from that time frame) and really does extend the life of the socks in general but especially in the heel region.

At some point during the time which you have these socks if you notice a loose end clip it as close as you can carefully to the sock with scissors to prevent premature unraveling or bunching or pulling or breaking. (Do not just pull a loose strand by hand.)

Times to be used

These socks are perfect for running or day around the house with sandals on if not walking on carpet. I find them to be perfect and priceless for gift giving during Christmas time.


About Thorlo’s Sizes Available For This Sock Type

Medium fits men's show size 8.5 - 10

Large fits men's shoe size 10.5 - 11.5

Extra Large fits men’s 12

They seem to run true to size so if you are not sure about whether or not they will fit I would recommend trying them out at bricks and mortar store before purchasing a big order of these from an internet shop as with any other type of clothes that may not be a perfect fit.

About Colours Available

They come in grey and white or navy in white.

Thorlo’s claims

Thorlo claims that Thorlo Running Mini-Crew are engineered to offer the most padded protection possible in a lightweight construction to protect the foot from shock, concussion, abrasion and blisters.

Final Thoughts

I would be so happy to get these for a Christmas present (or any other Thorlo for that matter) so that I can do running during Christmas break from college and have some in rotation. Personally I think that anyone that runs would appreciate getting these for Christmas, but they do not have to be a running enthusiasts since they are very comfortable socks.

They would be fine to wear around the house on carpet but if you are going to wear them else I would recommend wearing some shoes or sandals or something of the such.

I also think that when giving these sox shows that you care for the persons health of their feet and to help encourage them to keep on running.

November 25, 2007 ©Copyright



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Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 5.99
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