We know — there might be some initial sticker shock from that price tag, but reviewers confirm that the brand gives customers their money’s worth. For one thing, Thorlo offers a lifetime guarantee to ensure your socks will be of the highest quality with no defects. For another, Thorlo socks are specifically engineered to distribute padding density where it’s most needed throughout the foot for the most supportive, comfortable fit. (NBA player P.J. Tucker told the New York Times his Thorlos were “the most comfortable socks ever.”)
Audience editor Gina Escandon is a big fan of Thorlo’s maximum cushion ankle walking socks (Escandon bought them in the six-pack, but you can also buy these in three-packs or single pairs).
“I never understood why specialized socks were tailored to different activities — until I wore these, and it clicked,” she says. “Splurging on proper walking socks has made a huge difference in alleviating my foot and heel pain. The ultra-thick cushioning helps so much with shock absorption, it seems like I can walk all day without any soreness or blisters.” (Escandon discovered the socks through her mom, who finds them so comfortable that she often wears them — sans footwear — while driving.)
The maximum cushion socks come in three women’s sizes. They have a cushioned instep and spandex arch for a better fit, are made with moisture-wicking fiber and are designed specifically for women’s feet with a smaller heel pocket and more stretch in the ankle.
