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Are thicker socks good for running and walking?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Maybe: Thinking about it they would give you a bit more cushion therefore lowering the trauma to the bottom of the foot

Answered 5/11/2015

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No: you want a sock that can breathe while running.

Dr Moghaddas agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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