Comments on: Review of Injinji Running Socks: Preventing Blisters with Toesocks

By: Joe Mama

Joe Mama — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:45:04 +0000

I have been running distance in VFFs for 4 years, following tendonitis in regular shoes. As I got up past 5 miles, I bought some Injinjis to reduce rubbing on the top of my foot. I love them! I’ve done two half marathons in them and usually do 3 runs/week at 5-8 miles. I’m working up to a marathon this year.

I wish the price was lower because they last just about as long as regular socks for me. Also, both times I ordered socks, at least one pair was faulty and the order was wrong. They went out of their way to make it right, but twice in a row I had to wait for my order to be corrected. I am looking for a new vendor or a sale.

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By: Ran

Ran — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Yet another Injinji believer – blister free since donning these in January. I’ve gone through a couple of pairs with my Trail Gloves, averaging a pair about every 3 months – but as you said, well worth the bucks for happy toes!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

Thanks for the comment - Injinji's have really been a lifesaver for my feet
as well, and they need all the help they can get given what we runners put
them through! - Pete

By: Grinning Ape

Grinning Ape — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete, I couldn't agree more! After being highly sceptical, Injinji were a revelation the first time I used them. So good in fact that I even use them in Ironman Triathlons, taking critical time to get them on in transition before embarking on the marathon run leg. My feet end the day in great condition, only once having a toe blister after drowning myself in cups of water on a hot day. Keeping the feet dry is a must regardless of what socks you wear.

Injinji were best described to me with the analogy of ski gloves vs mittens. When wearing mittens and skiing or working up a sweat, your fingers do get a bit sweaty and clammy side-by-side. However, that's less likely to occur when wearing gloves with individual finger pockets. The comfort factor is noticeable. The same for socks.

Another thing the Injinjis do is allow your toes to splay more naturally, thus potentially helping to promote a more natural foot strike.

A glowing review and I have no connection with Injinji apart from being a happy customer.

By: Rick & Fran Castello

Rick & Fran Castello — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'm just starting running myself (I'm still getting used to the thought!), and love my VFFs... I bought my first pair of Injinji's recently, and they felt kinda over-snug in my VFFs.

Do the socks "thin down" a little after repeated washing? Do you wear VFFs one size larger when wearing the socks?

I'm planning on doing my half in VFFs, and I'm curious if I'm crazy to consider running without the socks, or if I need to think about getting a size up of VFFs to be able to run in socks.

I'd love to hear your feedback!

-Rick
@fungible
@featforfourfeet (with my wife, @franatasia)

By: Jasm0079

Jasm0079 — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Rick & Fran Castello.

Injinji's make Performace liners that fit perfectly

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my toe socks! :) They are the greatest socks and I refuse torun more than just a few miles in anything else. I had terrible blisters after my first marathon and was desperate to find something that would help...and these were the ticket! I've been wearing them for a couple of years now and that initial uncomfortable/odd between-the-toe feeling isn't even noticable anymore.

By: AK

AK — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I wear the post performance socks for after playing basketball and they are terrific. I highly recommend them, especially for when you do something that is is impactful.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Grinning Ape.

Thanks for the comment! Injinjis have become my go to sock for long
runs and marathons, and toe blisters are now largely a thing of the
past.

Pete

By: Af

Af — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Rick & Fran Castello.

These were my questions as well. I finally broke into my vffs bikilas, but with it for the first time in my life keep developing athlete's foot. I hate socks, but I think this or going barefoot may be my only solution. But I don't think they will let me do that at the gym.

Did you end up with a size larger or the performance socks work fine. ThankKs for any inputs!!

Af
Afe16rugby@hotmail.com

By: Kevindoyle

Kevindoyle — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I've been running in injinjis for 2 years and now consider them an essential piece of gear. The blister protection is superb, but I never hear anyone rave about how cool your feet stay while wearing these socks. I have very sweaty feet and have always battled athlete's foot, especially in summer. Since I've been wearing the injinjis my fungus woes have all but vanished. This is a great product that every runner should at least try.