I wish somebody would have told me this when I was starting out. I ran all my high school cross country years and college jogs in cotton socks. I suffered through many painful blisters and uncomfortable runs. In this case, ignorance was not bliss. Socks can have a huge impact on a runners training and at times even limit the maximum distance that can be covered.
Socks are a crucial element to having a nice blister-free run. If I could give one piece of advice to every beginning runner it would be to invest in some good socks (good costs less than $10!) STAY AWAY FROM COTTON. Any non-cotton sport blend sock will be an improvement. This will eliminate most, if not all, blister problems. At one point I found some polyester blend sport socks at Good Will for $1 a pair. They worked out great, though they didn't last as long as a name brand. Buy a couple pairs and rotate them. It's a small investment for a large amount of comfort.
Next is to choose between different levels of thickness and cushioning. This is not as important as the blend of material, though some runners may be particular about the thickness of their socks. Also, remember to anticipate that thick socks will fill out a shoe a little more causing it to fit differently. I would say this is a matter of personal preference. Experiment and find what suits you best. Some runner's prefer cushioned socks for very long run.
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