Sock Advice

Hi all! I’m new to trail running and having a terrible time trying to find socks that work. I can’t use socks that have toe cushioning, and I’ve discovered that socks with arch support cause a lot of foot pain when I’m on trails. I’m currently using Paplus Ankle compression socks, but I’ve tried other arch support socks (and shoes) in the past that have caused the same pain. Does anyone have good socks they’ve found that don’t have the arch support?

Or would changing shoes fix the problem? I use Joomra minimalist trail runners. I’m on a pretty tight budget, so if I can change the socks and not the shoes, that would be preferred.

Thanks for the help!

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC

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