Friday, February 20, 2009

Drymax

I love these kick-ass socks. I got hooked up with them Fall of last year. Olga gave me a couple of pairs during the Summer and Donald forwarded my name to Bob who is the rep. My initial feedback included one suggestion, that they either make short crew versions of their trail socks or create non-white versions of their regular white short crew running socks. Bob told me that they were going to be working on it but that it would be several months at the latest before they get any prototypes done. Well mid-January I got these babies and I've been running in them since. Even took a pair to Rocky Raccoon where they did fine during my 40-miles out there. They feel cushier than the regular white running socks and the color is perfect. My regular white Drymax socks look like they've never been washed. You trailrunners and hikers know what I mean. I've telling my friends about them, posting on this blog now and then. I've been whispering on Gunderson's ear about the new socks but he just laughs it off. I know very well he's sponsored by a sock company. He did agree to take one of these pictures though. Now that we actually have been seeing some good rain around here I've got to test them in those conditions as well. So far so good.

What I have learned from my personal experience? No one sock will solve all of your blisters problems but Drymax socks have been the best of the ones I've used. I wish I had them at Western States 06 when 16 blisters ruined my feet and my chances for finishing under sub-24. They've worked great for me and it's the only sock I use now. Gaiters and common sense still apply, debri in the sock is never a good thing no matter how super my sock is. They seem to perform fine wet but on long wet, muddy races like Kettle Moraine was last year it would be good to have several pairs handy along with the extra pair of shoes. My feet just don't do well with wet shoes for too long. Lastly they are made here, made in the USA.

NFI (No Financial Interest) on Drymax. Not a sponsored athlete. Haha heck I'm sponsored by nobody. I would have to run faster for that and as Scotty once said to Captain Kirk, "Captn' we are already at Warp 9!"

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14 comments:

  1. Oohhh Rick I hate you forever for telling me about these socks!!

    I have my own review to do soon! Now I can just steal your ideas! ;>)

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  2. You know I kid right! But I am ruined for cheap socks now! Only the good stuff for my piggies! :>D

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  3. OK OK OK...I am here to sing the greatness of the DRYMAX socks!!!! Didn't really buy the hype until one Mr. Rick Gaston sent me a few pair. I now feel ill equipped when I run in a non DRYMAX sock...and never run long without them. As Rick says...mine USED TO BE WHITE...And much like ULTRAMARATHON PHENOM, Rick Gaston, prefer the short crew. Looks like I need to purchase some trail colors aha?

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  4. We like Injinji, Rick- have you tried them- esp. the lightweight wool ones? I love keeping the toes separate- helps me with no blisters....just wondered if you had tried them...

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  5. Don't tell me - we're all going to be signing up for a "Ultrarunners Who Love Drymax Socks" Facebook group soon, right?

    I'm glad the referral worked out so well for you!

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  6. Not sock related at all. But, seeing your foot on the sign reminded me - I have received my assignment for volunteering at Miwok in May. :)

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  7. Anonymous6:40 AM

    Hey Christ boy, can you put up pictures of something besides your legs?

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  8. Rick, I will have to track down a pair of those socks. I ran in 4 inches of snow this morning, and my socks were practically waterlogged! :)

    Thanks for the endorsement. You should be a sponsored athlete!

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  9. Drymax socks, yeah we're totally friends on Facebook :P

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  10. Hey, Rick! I still haven't put aside the dough to buy them socks yet but they definitely sound fantastic! Everyone raves about them! One of these days I'll get some. Do they help keep toenails on?? ha Peace!
    Mark

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  11. I like my pair of Drymax socks, but I had to pay for mine. I don't understand why everyone else get's all this gear for free. I guess I need to step up my running a bit and maybe I would get some offers as well. I like the grey ones better than the white that I have.

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  12. Hey, this is a free hype ad for DryMax and should be returned with 1-year free supply :)

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  13. Hey again, Rick! You're right, I DID forget to mention my calf on the post! It never once bothered me during the race so I didn't even think to remark on it in the report. I wore a pair of Zensah sleeves and they really helped, I think. So, no problems! Thanks for asking! Peace!
    Mark

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  14. Hmm, I dunno, I am a big fan of Vermont Darn Tough but I am always open to persuasion

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