During the warm summer months, we are more than happy to spend our days outdoors for training, running and other leisure activities. Indoor gyms are being replaced by outdoor training, which offers several advantages. The days are longer, it is easy to just lace up a pair of shoes and head outside.

Summer heat also means that your feet can get hot and humid – which increases the risk of chafing and blisters. That's why it's important to choose sports socks that can handle a tough workout without chafing or foot odor. Whether you're going for a run, a walk in the woods or a day out on the town, you need a pair of thin and cool socks in the summer. Here we share our best tips for comfortable sports socks for summer training.

5 tips when choosing sports socks for summer training

• Thin. In the summer, you should choose a pair of thin and light socks. When it's hot outside, your feet can swell, so a cool sports sock is preferable. Gococo's popular Light Sport sock is a thin running sock with reinforced toe and heel. This sock is for those who have high demands on function and comfort in all training conditions.

• Quick-drying functional material. Hot summer days with damp feet that stick to your socks are not a pleasant experience. That's why you should choose a pair of socks made of quick-drying material that keeps your feet dry and cool all day long. High-quality functional socks that transport moisture away are essential to avoiding chafing.

• Good fit. In warmer temperatures, you need a pair of socks that fit well on your feet and don't bunch up. So invest in quality training socks that are designed for the structure of your feet. Avoid cotton socks – they get damp, which can lead to chafing.

• Low or high shaft. Many people prefer socks with a low shaft in the summer. Functional socks with a low shaft are suitable for everyday use as well as training, and with a lower shaft you can match the socks with all your favorite sneakers. Gococo's socks N o Show Circulation are a pair of thin functional socks with an extra low shaft. However, if you like high training socks, you can choose a pair of thin socks with compression over the calf.

• Compression. The advantage of a pair of thin compression socks is that they provide comfortable support over the calf, which is especially good when you are going to do outdoor training on warmer days. In the summer, feet and legs can easily swell - then it is good to have a pair of sports socks with compression that increase blood circulation and facilitate recovery, such as Compression Superior Air.

Choose socks that keep your feet cool in the summer

What material is best for socks in the summer? Functional materials are preferable in the warmer months - they dry quickly and are easy to care for. You can also use socks in a mix of wool and synthetics. It is a myth that wool cannot be used in the summer, although most people prefer functional materials. Thinner socks in merino, for example, are especially good if you are going hiking in the summer, as they both warm and transport moisture away.

Did you know that there are training socks that keep your feet cool and chafe-free all day long, regardless of your outdoor activity? Gococo's functional socks contain 37.5® Technology. It is a material that takes care of your feet in the best possible way and prevents odor and chafe. 37.5® Technology means that your socks dry five times faster than other similar functional materials on the market. The fact that the material also removes foot sweat odor is an added bonus for those of us who like to be active all year round.

Another great feature of 37.5® is that the material is completely free of hazardous chemicals and is produced in a natural way. Read more about Gococo's socks with the functional material 37.5® Technology .

Washing instructions for sports socks - how to increase their lifespan

When you invest in high-quality sports socks, they will last a long time. However, to further increase their lifespan, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Turn sports socks inside out before washing and they will stay nice for a long time.
• Do not use fabric softener, also known as fabric softener, when washing. This can impair the function of the socks.
• Functional socks are best left to air dry. You can dry them in a dryer – however, the socks may shrink slightly.
• Wash the socks at 40 degrees.