Review: Injinji Running Socks

Summary

Injinji athletic socks are ideal for activities like running and hiking. Find the perfect toe-sock with various lengths, weights and sizes. Gender-specific fit in an array of classic and must-have colours.

Injinji Run Lightweight No-Show Toe Socks
£14.00

Women's Injinji Run Lightweight No-Show Toe Socks
£14.00

Injinji Run Lightweight Mini-Crew Toe Socks
£14.99

Injinji Trail Midweight Mini Crew Toe Socks
£18.00

Features

Mesh upper for increased ventilation.
Lightweight, thin, and seamless.
Available in different thicknesses and cuff heights.
Five-toe sleeve design and sweat-wicking material helps prevent blisters.
Lycra compression band round the midfoot to reduce slippage.
Total Foot Utilisation: proper alignment and natural splay of the feet enables even weight distribution, allowing whole foot engagement in any athletic activity – the way it’s designed to!

Pros

Quick-drying, sweat-wicking material
Anti-chafe \ blister \ hot spot areas
5 toe design helps to align toes and prevent blisters between toes (can also help with hammer toes and bunions)
Encourages proper foot alignment, thus helping to improve balance and proprioception, preventing toe cramps, and increasing blood flow
Mesh upper for increased ventilation
Available in 2 cuff lengths, plus a women's-specific fit in the no-show length
2 thicknesses to choose from
Lots of fun colours and patterns

Cons

Can feel a bit bulky between the toes, but that can be down to personal preference or a matter of getting used to them

In Testing

I was reluctant to try these – not initially convinced by the idea of separating each of my toes into compartments. This seemed so bizarre and uncomfortable to me. I didn’t know much about the number of benefits these toe socks had, but a few people recommended that I give them a go. I purchased a variety of the mini-crew length and no-show as they were on the thinner side.

My shoe size is around UK 4.5/5 in running shoes, so I went with a size small and the fit was perfect – no excess material clumping together, and they weren’t slipping from the heels. I wanted to test them on a 3-day hike along the South coast. Racking up almost 76km (47 miles), my initial thoughts were ‘oh these are different…but fun!’. Soon I didn’t notice them and they really, really worked. I had no blisters and my feet were still dry by the end of each day. I also like the lycra compression band around the midfoot as it hugs the foot quite nicely.

Verdict

I challenge you to try these for yourself to really see and feel how wonderful they are – for running, walking or general use. The initial unfamiliar feeling wears away and they become a part of your feet. Injinji socks are a piece of kit that I will continue to wear daily. There are lots of fun colours and designs to choose from.

The durability is great. Some runners use the lightweight ones as a base layer for ultra-distance races. They put one more sock on the top to lessen the friction and prevent blisters.

Injinji Run Lightweight No-Show Toe Socks
£14.00