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Fitsok Review and GIVEAWAY!

August 19, 2013 by Julie @RunWalkRepeat


You know when you take up running you hear how cheap a sport it is….but the truth is there are a FEW key items to take care of your feet.  Shoes of course….. and SOCKS!

My sock profile:   I like thin with some support.  This is after years of trial and error.  Oh and feet issues.  I have had Plantar Faciitis and Posterior Tibial Tendinitis in my running “career”.

I have tried a bunch of socks.  I think the best socks are ones they don’t crowd your feet in your shoes and you don’t notice.  To me they are snug, let your feet breath and of course moisture wicking….who wants to deal with blisters?  I like support too because of my past issues.

I saw the Fitsok brand on another blog and was intrigued to try them – they are not available here in Georgia, but are available in stores here or via the web on Amazon, Running Warehouse, Sock Geek, Socratees or the Fitsok website. 

I contacted the friendly folks at Fitsok to ask if I could try out a pair in exchange for a review on my blog and they said yes!  I was sent the CF2 Shadow Yarn Athletic Sock and the CX3 Cool Max Athletic Sock for trial and giveaway.

CX3
“The ultra-engineered CX3 is constructed with Coolmax® to provide paramount moisture wicking and cooling technology. Boasting lightweight compression, the CX3 ensures an anatomically snug fit and spun Coolmax® offers a super-soft hand to promote comfort in the most extreme conditions.”

Nice fit and some may EVEN see a hidden mouse figure!

I decided to try out the CX3 first because its summer and I am in Georgia and its been hot and damp.  I wore the green pair, for a few runs.  And yes, I saw a hidden Mickey which to me was not a bad thing.

Love a little pop of color outside my shoes!

 When I first slipped in my shoes, I was worried they were too ‘slippery’ and that my feet would slide all over distracting me. Once I started, never noticed the socks at all….just the way I like it!   Whether running on the track or in the hilly neighborhood the same nice experience.    I noticed the arch support and loved how lightweight they were.  I have washed them a few times after each wear and they are holding up great.

Summing it up, I like these enough that I am going to go buy some for myself.

I tried the CF2 next.  Super soft and comfy on.

CF2
“Utilizing the high performance capabilities of Shadow Yarn, the CF2 transports moisture and heat from areas of highest to lowest concentration for a comfortable, thermally balanced sock. Microban®, an antimicrobial product, fights the growth of odor causing bacteria to keep socks cleaner and fresher. A light cushion prevents blistering and enables prolonged performance.”

They are thicker than the CX3 so a little more noticeable, but not as “slick” in the shoes.  I ran one time in them for 3 miles, they were fine.  For me, would be shorter runs during the week or walking. The construction feels much more substantial then my go to mass market store “everyday” socks.  Another winner!

Are you ready for me to Sock it To You?  SOCK GIVEAWAY!!!!!  

I have 2 pair of size Medium CF2  White and 2 pair of Medium CX3 Jewel Pop to give to one lucky reader!  Please note, the 3rd pair in the pack were tried by me and well I am keeping them because who wants used socks.

Medium for men are size 6-8, for women size 7-9.

Giveaway ends Friday 8/23 at 11:59 pm.

CX3 Jewel Pop:1 pair Pink, 1 pair Purple

 
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Disclosure: I was provided socks by Fitsok for review at no cost to me.  My opinions however are my own.

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About Julie @RunWalkRepeat

Wife, Mom, Southerner, Former Cubicle Dweller, Sting Fanatic and Reluctant Runner. I got started on family a little later in life than most and run for my health. A fan of Food, Entertainment, Travel, Galloway Running and Disney, I like to find the fun in all things in life.

Comments

  1. Courtney says

    August 23, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I’d like to try the cx3

  2. fitfitbrittbritt says

    August 22, 2013 at 4:30 am

    I like thicker athletic socks. I have had good luck with ones I bought from Target a few months back. They have extra padding around the toes and heel as well as an extra buffer around the heel (which works for me since I always get blisters on my heels). I would love to find thinner socks that would work! The jewel pop are super fun!

  3. Tania says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love the jewel pop!

  4. Shannon says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I am thinking I would like the CF2 to try, seems to fit my sock style and anything that helps with blisters would be awesome 🙂

  5. kolpin says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    i’d like to try the ISW sock!

    rafflecopter: daniel

  6. Bonnie Santaguida says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:00 am

    CX3 I think for me. I like a thinner sock. Maybe I can smoosh my big feet into them.

  7. Suzanne says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Love the idea behind the CF2. I tend to blister even in good socks and shoes. Anything that might help with blisters is all good in my book.

  8. Just Jen says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I would love the CX#

  9. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    The CX3 Jewel Pop Low! Kimberly S

  10. Longhorns2 says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    What ever you are wearing, I will wear. Where you go, I go. 😛

    Feeling silly, but really, I love your giveaways!

  11. Carrie says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    F4 jewelpop please!!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Love the Jewel tones! Good luck!

  12. Lightningrunner says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I so need these socks with 8-01 half marathons on my schedule and 2 marathons this season. Love the color and support.

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      Wow. You do go thought the socks! Good luck!

  13. Evelin M-H says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    I’d love to try the F4 Jewelpop socks! Looks great!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Good luck! They do look nice!

  14. Cecil Vermule says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I would like the F4 in the NEOPOP variation!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      color is a wonderful thing. good luck!

  15. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Hands down the best running socks! I really love the jewelpop…socks are usually so boring.

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Yeah, the jewels are fun! These are great socks. Good luck!

  16. M Louise Cunningham says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Love the F4 Jewelpop !!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      I do think the jewel socks are where its at! Good luck.

  17. benj13blue says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:12 am

    They all sound interesting, but I think I’d most want to try the F4s.

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:28 am

      Loved the 2 I tried. Sure they are all fantastic! Good luck!

  18. April S says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    I like the CX3’s but I can’t decide between the jewel and neon pop colors!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 12:56 am

      I did love that color. They are great socks…. good luck! Give em a try!

  19. Bonnie Santaguida says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:07 am

    My feet are too big for your socks. 😛

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 12:53 am

      Super Bummer Bonnie! Make Great Stocking stuffers you know! Enter anyway…and good luck!

  20. Kristen :) says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    The F4s look pretty snazzy, I like the no show personally but I also like bright colors 🙂

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      I did like that color pop….. Good luck!

  21. jstarl says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I like the description of the cf2, but like the colors in the picture of the cx3! So I think either one! 🙂

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:03 pm

      They are both great socks! Wearing my CF2’s today. Good luck.

  22. Jill Barnes says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    The jewel pop colors are fun, and would be easy to find matches when doing laundry! I would like to try out the CX3s. Thanks for hosting another great giveaway. 🙂

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 12:55 am

      Thanks Jill. I am glad I asked to try as these are not available in GA YET. Someone needs to talk to the friendly folk at Phidippides! 🙂

  23. Summer says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    I’d love to try the F4 in jewelpop since I like some color in my socks ;).

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 1:07 am

      And you would wear them well Summer! Good luck!

  24. Debbie Harris says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I’d like to try the CF2’s.
    I’ve never heard of these before.
    Would love to try them!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 12:57 am

      Very comfy socks! I hadn’t heard of them either since they are not in my local running stores. I am going to go in and ask for them LOL. Good luck!

  25. Katie Hughes says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    The F4 or the CX3 sound amazing. My feet are happy just reading about them! The neopop and the jewelpop socks are so much fun!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 20, 2013 at 1:06 am

      they are really great socks and so cute in the colors! good luck!

  26. Fairytales and Fitness says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    When I first started running I thought the thicker the sock the better ( because it provided more support.) I had no idea about moisture wicking and such. Boy I had a lot to learn. That’s all I wear now. Would like the ones with the fun colors. I only wear a size 6 shoe, but hopefully they will work for me too!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Totally agree…I can’t do thick socks!

  27. Erica A says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    I would like to try the CF2 – I love new socks!

    • Julie Franklin says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:03 pm

      Wearing the CF2…they sure are comfy! Good luck!

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