Legs: to cover or not to cover

[El Gordo]

I recently saw an outdoor jacket described as a "Second Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (2G ECWCS)", which I thought was pretty embarrassing.

Thorlos are splendid. At least, the packaging says they're great, and I believe them. Padded, chunky and satisfying expensive at about a fiver per sock, they are indeed my sock of choice. I bought 3 or 4 pairs nearly 3 years ago, and they're still going strong. Mind you, I wear them only on longer runs, when I need to give myself a treat. Sub 5 or 6 miles and I'm happy with the "4 pairs for £2" bargain bin stuff. I've never tested the theory but I imagine they might produce a few blisters on longer runs.