Injinji Running Socks

Summary

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

Injinji Run Lightweight Mini-Crew Toe Socks
Running Toe-Socks
£16.00

Injinji Trail Midweight Crew Toe Socks
Running Socks
£19.00

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

Gloves but for your feet?! can feel too thick and uncomfortable inside running shoes

In Testing

I was reluctant to try these at first – not initially convinced by the idea of separating each of my toes. This seemed so bizarre and uncomfortable to me. Little did I know how fantastic they'd be during my long hikes!

I went for size small and the no show height, and that fit just right, I learnt you want to avoid any excess material build up in the toes and heels! They offered surpreme comfort during my long hike along the English coast – plenty of rolling and challenging hills to put them to the test. Unsurprised, I had no blisters by the end of day. I'm a huge fan of toe-socks and will try out the trail range during colder months.

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, to this day are still my favourite socks. They are quirky and come in many designs and thickness – but hey! they work that's the main thing.

The durability is great. Some runners even 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! Like the Hilly Twin Skin socks.