Giveaway: Wrightsock Anti-Blister Double Layer Socks

Posted by on Mar 20, 2012 in Giveaways

Have you ever been forced to stop running because of a painful blister on your foot? These distracting bubbles often come unannounced, ruin a perfect run, and leave you frustrated. To stay away from blisters, one of the easiest ways to prevent them from forming on you feet is to wear a pair of socks specifically designed for running or other athletic purposes. In this month’s giveaway, I am handing out 12 pairs of Wrightsock Anit-Blister socks to 6 lucky winners. Before we get started, let me give you a brief introduction.

What is Wrightsock?

As it turns out, it’s not the best idea to wear all-cotton socks to run, because cotton retains moisture the most, compared to other fabrics. What happens next is that wet cotton becomes abrasive as it begins to generate excessive friction with the outer layer of skin on your feet, to result in chafing and/or blistering. In short, runners should avoid wearing cotton in general, especially as a next-to-skin layer.

The ideal material to wear for activities is a made from synthetic polymers, or nylon – also known as tech fabric colloquially. Performance apparel made with tech fabrics are light-weight and, most importantly, moisture wicking. This signature characteristic from tech fabrics allows sweat and moisture to be pulled away from the skin via capillary action. The benefit of this is clear: dry skin makes you feet happy. And happy feet equate to a happy run!

Some of you already know this – I don’t give out products that I don’t use or trust. Wrightsock’s proprietary Double Layer Anti-Blister System works like a charm. In fact, I’ve been wearing its CoolMesh II and Running II socks for years, especially during all my races. Don’t forget to check out the detailed explanation of these socks on wrightsock.com.

Now let me cut to the chase and light up the giveaway.

Prizes

6 winners will be chosen to receive 2 pairs of Wrightsock CoolMech II Anti-Blister Double Layer running socks ($22.00 value).

Wrightsock CoolMesh II

 

Rules

  • US residents only.
  • Entry begins at 12:01 am (EST) on 3/21/2012, ends at 12:01 am on 3/28/1012.
  • Each entry will be verified to ensure fairness.
  • Mandatory entry will be strictly enforced. You must leave a comment below to enter.
  • Invalid entries will be removed without notice.
  • I will pick 6 winners by 4/1/2012 with the widget Rafflecopter.
  • Winners will be announced in a separate blog post on this site in the following week. I will also attempt to contact winners individually.
  • Within 3 days of the announcement post, the winners will be required to fill out my giveaway claim form (the link will be emailed to winners) so I can organize contact and sizing info. I will pick a new winner if a claim form isn’t submitted within this time.
  • Winner’s info will be submitted to Wrightsock. Prizes will be mailed out by Wrightsock.
  • The standard Terms and Conditions of this website apply.
  • Rules may be modified. The changes will be noted at the end of this post.

 

Disclaimer

I strongly believe in honesty and transparency. I’d like everyone to know that all opinions expressed here are personal. I have not received any compensation from Wrightsock for this giveaway nor in the past.

 

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[UPDATE] The official announcement of winners is here.

Author Bio: Kevin Lu is an engineer in the field of orthopedic devices. He received his B.S. and M.S. in biomedical engineering from NJIT. Science, technology, and running are Kevin’s passions. In his spare time, Kevin trains for and participates in races of various distances. In addition to Beyond Distance, Kevin also writes for iRunnerBlog as a contributing tech columnist. Find out more about Kevin here and follow him on Twitter.

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  • Mermont84

    man ive had some really bad blisters!!!

  • Jennifer M

    I usually only get them when walking around with loose fitting socks, but then again my running distance isn’t very long yet.

  • http://www.thesplatteredapron.com/ Lisa @ The Splattered Apron

    WrightSocks are my FAVORITE socks! I would love to win some new ones :-)

  • Quinn

    I find blisters at the end of my second toe, right foot. No idea why, they never bother me, but there’s always one or two!

  • Lisa Garner

    I work outdoors for our small business and I frequently get blisters on my ankle bone and little toe.

  • Molly K

    I hate blisters!! I get them frequently because I was told I run funny. I turn my foot a weird way and the bottom outside of my foot rubs in my shoes. There are very painful and I have tried several different types of shoes but nothing seems to help.

  • Michaela R

    I’ve recently been getting more and more blisters when I wear socks & closed shoes like boots or sneakers. I never thought it could be the sock, to be honest. I just thought maybe my shoes weren’t fitting me right anymore and chaffing/rubbing at the back of my foot. 

    • http://www.BeyondDistance.com/ Kevin

      Socks and shoes are among many possible contributing factors of developing blisters on the foot. Some people are even more prone to them due to pre-existing conditions such as diabetes.

  • Kristie

    I’ve gotten foot blisters when I start up running in the Spring…no fun and kinda hurts each time I run until they’re healed…usually put band-aides over them :-)

  • joni

    I walk on concrete all day wearing steel toed shoes—lots of blisters.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5510458 Sang Lee

    I need some new socks…. i often get blisters during my long run.

  • tamar

    I get them them … so sometimes I pop them :( Better to experience major discomfort in one shot than longer term (2-3 days) of discomfort!

  • Erica Carnes

    I bike, hike, and run so I’ve got a pretty good amount of blisters.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123074088 Bulut Kurt

    Blisters are the worst, I hate when I get them while I am taking a jog in the morning. Hopefully these socks will save me from the impending doom of blisters.

  • Nicki

    I run and rock climb, so blisters are a common presence on my feet. 

  • Paulette Ference

    Look like amazing socks – I’d love to win! Consider me entered. :)

  • Bebemiqui82

    Boo, blisters are bad!

  • http://www.onefootinreality.com/ Harold Shaw

    My current Wright socks are just about worn through the heel, it would be great to get some to replace them :-)

    • http://www.BeyondDistance.com/ Kevin

      Hey look, it’s Harold! I didn’t mention how durable these socks are. They actually last longer than some of my shoes…

    • http://www.onefootinreality.com/ Harold Shaw

      Kevin – my Wright Socks are from 2006, I hate to think how many different pair of running shoes I have gone through in 6 years, I have 4 pair and they are all on their last legs :-)

  • Jeanna

    I get blisters if I run over 10 miles unless I have wrightsocks on! I like how durable they are, too.

  • Maria Balmeo

    If i don’t run for a couple of weeks, the next time i use the treadmill, i often get blister.

  • http://twitter.com/PurpleLarkspur PurpleLarkspur

    I get blisters somewhat frequently!

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

  • Holly C.

    I don;t usually get blisters because I do invest in good moisture wicking socks.  I would love to try this brand as I am always looking for great new products

  • Leah Baird

    I get blister’s from walking so much, These would help when I’m doing outdoor bike riding, to help prevent them. 

  • Sherry Gibbs

    My daughter has looked for anti-blister socks forever and this is the first time I have seen them. Whether I win a pair or not I am thrilled to know where to buy them now!

  • http://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel Laurel Cedarblade

    ugh blisters are the worst! i always have the worst luck with my socks rubbing, and one time on a 10 mile run my socks rubbed so bad that i ended up with a blood blister on my big toe! no fun at all

  • http://profiles.google.com/xxbeccaannxx Rebecca Peters

    I used to get blisters when I was in the army.. in basic training!  

  • Jugoremix

    I want those socks

  • Cat

    Apparently I walk a certain way that can create blisters of the foot.  (I have a pic if you want to see… haha.)  I’ll gladly try anything to prevent those, especially since I walk miles at my hospital. ;)

    • http://www.BeyondDistance.com/ Kevin

      Please remember to use the widget above to add your entry in the system!

  • Harold D

    Catch them a lot when running.

  • Sarah Jordan

    None!  I wear wrightsocks :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1381702499 P.j. McGurrin

    If you saw my feet, you would give me these socks out of pity.

  • Blue65829

    My experience with foot blisters is pretty much limited to breaking in shoes or spending long days in amusement parks, at any rate, blisters are to be avoided whenever possible!

  • http://spinningitall.com/ Kimbikes

    I NEED these socks!  I ran a half-marathon on March 17th and developed a blister the size of a quarter under my big toe…I could feel it the last 6 miles of the race.  :(  I am sure I would have PR’d if it weren’t for that thing :)

  • agordon10

    I have never had them, but doing an ultra marathon this year and may run into it

  • Javi

    really depends on the shoe. If they get really wet or dont really fit me right i get blisters

  • Candie L

    I only get them when we hike long distances or I am breaking in new shoes. thank you

  • berwyn100

    I run daily and have had foot blisters on my heels.  They are annoying and need to be bandaged in order to wear shoes comfortably

  • Madeline

    I’ve had a few foot blisters in my time and they aren’t fun! I got one once on a walkathon.