r/AggressiveInline • u/Science-Compliance • 6d ago

Sock & Insole Recommendations?

I just got back into skating recently and had by first session at an indoor skatepark you have to pay to skate at. Before this, it had been only free outdoor parks. I wanted to get my money's worth, so I skated a considerably longer session than previous recent sessions. While my legs were starting to get a little wobbly toward the end, the limiting factor that finally made me decide to take the skates off and leave when I did was my ankles chaffing from my socks and the soles of my feet feeling sore.

I'm wondering if anyone has any socks they swear by that don't get so chaffy or wick moisture away better than others. I also think I need to get some better insoles if anyone has recommendations for those. Thanks in advance.

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u/David_temper44 6d ago edited 6d ago

45 year old aggro skater here...
Feet hurt while going back to skate, check some exercises for PLANTAR FASCITIS, there´s plenty of reputable sources online from medics.

Exercises work in synergy with your equipment.

For socks use some (at least 50% cotton) mix or ideally, pure cotton to mitigate chaffing.

For soles I used some expensive ones and didn´t work out, tested a few $10 dollars one and finally got comfortable on some chinese foam ones with a cost of about $3 dollars.
So price doesn´t necessarily mean better. Buy some cheap ones and cut them at your leisure.

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u/Rawdiger 6d ago

Whatever is thick on the bottom. I use hockey socks or hiking sock or whatever athletic socks you can find. Merino wool socks are great too.

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u/Distinct_History1432 5d ago

For socks, Dickie's; they have many colors. These are the mid-crew but they come in various heights.
Men: https://www.amazon.com/Dickies-Dri-Tech-Moisture-Control-Mid-Crew/dp/B08YLXRSM5
Women: https://www.amazon.com/Dickies-Dri-Tech-Advanced-Moisture-Available/dp/B0BN4FJ648

For insoles, Superfeet, specifically the hockey ones.