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The Balega Silver No Show offers a super cozy and comfortable experience. The synthetic materials are soft and supple to the touch, wrapping your foot in what feels like a fleece snuggie blanket. It is well fitted with specific areas of compression that help keep the sock's shape. The padding underfoot is quite protective, making it an excellent option for both trail and road running.
The downside is this sock doesn't excel at breathability. Unlike some of the more intricate designs, the entire bottom of the foot has full padding with slits for ventilation. Despite the slits, we found the sock traps moisture when conditions are wet or hot when others offer more breathability. However, we did notice it wicks well. 

The Balega Silver No Show offers a super cozy and comfortable experience. The synthetic materials are soft and supple to the touch, wrapping your foot in what feels like a fleece snuggie blanket. It is well fitted with specific areas of compression that help keep the sock's shape. The padding underfoot is quite protective, making it an excellent option for both trail and road running.
The downside is this sock doesn't excel at breathability. Unlike some of the more intricate designs, the entire bottom of the foot has full padding with slits for ventilation. Despite the slits, we found the sock traps moisture when conditions are wet or hot when others offer more breathability. However, we did notice it wicks well. 
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In combination with the Nylon materials, the hydrophobic olefin fibers make the Swiftwick Aspire Zero a great option for sweat-wicking and breathability, and at a more affordable price than others we tested. The construction provides ample ventilation that quickly moves moisture away from the foot, through the sock, and out. We are impressed with its specific fit and its lack of movement while running long and hard days. Even when wet, it dried quickly and kept our feet relatively dry. As a result, we recommend it for warm weather on terrain that doesn't require a whole lot of support or cushioning.
While it's hard to find anything truly wrong with this sock, we'd have to say the most significant caveat is simply in its intended construction. It's designed as a lightweight sock option, which may not be the preferred style for those who require a little extra cushioning. Also, while the material isn't very slippery, we noticed it slips around in wider, sloppier shoes because it is so thin. So it does require a tighter fitting shoe to avoid this issue. If you're seeking a more affordable sock that'll breathe really well in warm weather, this is our top recommendation.

In combination with the Nylon materials, the hydrophobic olefin fibers make the Swiftwick Aspire Zero a great option for sweat-wicking and breathability, and at a more affordable price than others we tested. The construction provides ample ventilation that quickly moves moisture away from the foot, through the sock, and out. We are impressed with its specific fit and its lack of movement while running long and hard days. Even when wet, it dried quickly and kept our feet relatively dry. As a result, we recommend it for warm weather on terrain that doesn't require a whole lot of support or cushioning.
While it's hard to find anything truly wrong with this sock, we'd have to say the most significant caveat is simply in its intended construction. It's designed as a lightweight sock option, which may not be the preferred style for those who require a little extra cushioning. Also, while the material isn't very slippery, we noticed it slips around in wider, sloppier shoes because it is so thin. So it does require a tighter fitting shoe to avoid this issue. If you're seeking a more affordable sock that'll breathe really well in warm weather, this is our top recommendation.
Read more: Swiftwick Aspire Zero review

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