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Balega Blister Resist Socks are made of Mohair. They are breathable, very comfortable and designed to have a seamless construction to avoid blisters. They come in three height options , No Show, Crew and Quarter. You may also be interested in my Blister and Foot Care Guide here and my guide to the best trail socks of 2020 here.

In Depth Review

It started with a picture on Facebook. A well respected trail runner posted a picture of them relaxing on top of a trail lookout and it prompted the question ‘WHAT SOCKS ARE THOSE?!’ our friend messaged back telling us they were Balega socks so we ordered two pairs to try out.

Mohair

The trails in Connecticut are very very rocky with some steep climbs and descents. It seems apt that these socks are so well suited for the conditions and are made from mohair. Mohair comes from goats and is considered a luxury fibre for its warmth and cool moisture wicking properties as well as how soft yet hard wearing it is.

Synthetic Upper

The thin synthetic upper fabric is designed to allow moisture to evaporate away as quickly as possible to help keep your feet dry, and the thin area also allows your foot to stay cool in the summer. The fabric has silver woven in to it to help with anti-microbial properties and reduce ‘that sock smell’

Fit

Balega Socks are tailored to fit your foot shape better and rely less on the stretch of the fabric to fit your feet. This means you get an even thickness of material at all points on your foot. There are elastic bands in key areas around the arch of your foot to help with the fit and give a small amount of support too.

Seams and Stitching

The toe area is reinforced with a seamless knit so there aren’t any areas that rub.

Options

The socks come in three height options, No-Show, Quarter Length or Crew

Closest Competitor

There are no socks I can think of that use Mohair and Synthetic Blend, the closest I can think of is the wool blend Darn Tough Socks that are similar in comfort, build and price.

Verdict

Balega Blister Resist Socks are made of Mohair. They are breathable, very comfortable and designed to have a seamless construction to avoid blisters. They come in three height options , No Show, Crew and Quarter. These are best suited for long days or hours on your feet on trails where you need comfort and reduced chances of blisters.

Specs and Features

• Seamless
• Deep Heel Pocket
• Superior Cushioning
• Arch Support
• Natural Fiber/Wool Options
• Blister Prevention
• Moisture Wicking

About Balega

We are proudly American and South African. Our global roots define who we are and how we operate. They also allow us access to the finest quality running sock material, manufacturing and staff in the world.

Our goal is to consistently and reliably add value for our retail partners, our running
community, and the world around us. We strive to operate with integrity by living the
true spirit of Ubuntu every day.

We are more than employees. We are a community dedicated to each other and to making the finest running socks.Our team of over 300 men and women is our greatest asset, and they are exceptional. We believe self-empowerment is the key to growing the confidence and dignity of our staff, so we provide training programs focusing on personal development.

We proudly produce Balega running socks using American yarns in Hickory, North Carolina and Cape Town, South Africa. Both our Ultralight and Hidden Contour socks are made in Hickory.