Wear compression socks from Comrad, Bombas, Wellow, Feetures and more on flights, during pregnancy and after running.

Waterproof socks are a bit harder to wriggle on than standard socks—they tend to have more of a wetsuit-like fit that sits closer to the foot and clings at the cuff so rain can’t get in.

If we choose correctly, socks are our invisible companion that protects us over the miles, a cushion between us and the footwear that takes the hits from rough trails, rocks, snow and mud all day. If ...