There are a few things I search for, and one is Swiftwick socks. I discovered Swiftwick when I got my first pair last May as part of the racer's schwag-bag at the annaul ""Dirt Sweat & Gears"" 12 hour endurance mountain bike race in Fayetteville Tennessee. I still wear that pair and I love them!! Obviously, they last a long time. They keep my feet from blistering and no other sock is as good at wicking moisture away from my sweaty feet. So I run in them too... and wear them to work because their compression value keeps my energy level higher when I'm on my feet all day.
Pros: They had a good selection in stock
Cons: Need to carry Swiftwick's Merino FOUR - a fantastic hiker's sock
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