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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.
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.
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