Product Review: Injinji Toesocks
I have a few product endorsements (seen on right), so I will save those reviews for later. Today, I’m going to focus on a product I’ve found to be extremely useful.
The Injinji Toesocks admittedly are pretty silly looking, and I get lots of stares and a few questions at the gym when I put them on, but if you are prone to between-toe blisters, boy is this a solution for you. Basically, they’re regular wicking athletic socks with individual toes knitted in, kind of like gloves for your feet. Getting used to them takes a few runs, and putting them on certainly takes a bit of getting used to.
Once you’re there and used to them, other socks feel hot and sweaty. By keeping the toes apart from each other, moisture is controlled, and so is contact. Minimal contact + minimal moisture = no blisters! Yay! I also understand that these work quite well under Vibram FiveFingers, but I haven’t personally tried using them that way.
The socks come in many colors now, and Injinji has added other products in their product range, but I’ve always stuck with black or white, mini or micro crew. Once I was a convert, these are the only socks I ever run in. Ever. Plus, my daughters love to make fun of them!
There are two cons: they can be kind of hard to find, although your local running store should carry them. Ordering online is always an option, and they are available in many places. The second is that if you have a bunch, there’s an added layer of complexity to sock matching in folding clean laundry. Nothing like getting to the gym with two right socks…
Highly, highly recommended!
