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Is it really worth spending money on a pair of expensive sports socks?
Marie Claire reader

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Once you’ve tried a pair of decent socks you will definitely notice the difference. The newest kid on the block is the Hera Quarter by Asics, £11.99. It’s an anatomically correct sock with ribbed arch support, mesh air channels and uniquely designed ankle fit.

For something even more high-tech, the Brooks HVAC Glycerin, £11.99, features right and left socks for a perfect fit, silver fibres that exfoliate and eliminate moisture, and claims to provide greater resistance to odours than any other sock.

If you have 2012 in your sights, take a tip from Paula Radcliffe and try the 1,000 Mile Compression Sock, £12.99. It provides superior muscle support, which means less muscle damage.

Sock shopping may not be as thrilling as a spree on the latest Louboutins, but if you want to maximise your fitness regime, it’s worth banishing those greying ankle rags to the back of your drawer.