injinji Men's Run Midweight No Show Toesocks

Injini Socks are the best. A pain to learn how to put on for a while, but eventually, your feet start to learn how to move and work their way into the individual toe sleeves, just like putting on a glove. Had lots of issues with feet resulting from sports and improper socks / shoes. Injinji socks + a wide-boxed shoe (like an Altra), over a year or so, completely changed how my feet feel and function by allowing each toe to spread out, and the foot to gain back some dexterity and strength that conventional socks and footwear diminish. My experience is also that these socks last an extremely long time relative to what you'd expect (years of washings) - they seem to last longer than any regular athletic socks ever have for me. Pairing them after washing them is also a pain but you get the hang of that and can purchase a wide variety of styles to make that process easier. for many years now I own nothing but Injinji socks and disposed of all of my conventional socks - that includes dress socks, ski socks, even airplane compression socks.

The toesocks are highly effective at preventing blisters during long hikes. By providing individual toe separation, they reduce friction and prevent hot spots, making long hikes much more doable and tolerable.These socks offer excellent comfort, allowing you to enjoy your hike without worrying about foot pain or discomfort. They are made of durable materials that can withstand the rigors of long-distance hiking.It's a good idea to buy a couple of pairs so you can have one pair to wear while the other is being washed. This ensures that you always have a fresh pair ready for your next hike, maintaining the comfort and blister prevention benefits.

I bought these in a size MEDIUM for myself (I wear a Men's size 10 or 10 1/2 shoe) and a SMALL for my wife (she wears a Women's size 8 shoe) for us to run our third Tough Mudder. We just ran it yesterday and were amazed at how much better our feet felt vs the previous two times that we've run in regular socks. Even after 11 miles in the mud, my toes never hurt. These are great for keeping that nasty mud and grit from settling in between your toes during a mud run. The lengthened Achilles section of the sock is a nice bonus for keeping the back of your shoe from rubbing. These socks were the best purchase I've ever made for mud run gear. I'd highly recommend these to everyone!

Incredibly comfortable socks, the smaller toes are a little long on me but that is to be expected. The rest of the sock fits great. The only complaint that I have is of my own fault. There's only 1 pair of socks in the package which because I didn't pay attention I thought it was a pack of three. If I had money to continue purchasing socks at this price I would probably buy another couple of pairs but I will be buying my future toe socks at a lower price point.

My son was in desperate need of new socks and loves the toe socks. He is very happy with these!

Pros: Excellent blister prevention; well constructed; high longevity; true to size; prevents re-emergence of Athletes foot (fungal infections between toes); prevents foot fatigue and promotes healthier foot anatomy. Cons: Pricey; difficult to put on / remove, especially in humid climates; not for everyone ( see Suggestions); people look at you funny when you take your shoes off in the TSA line. Bottom line: Best socks I've ever used. Neither my wife nor son could get used to them, though. Suggestions: As a staff nurse in a busy hospital, I'm on my feet for 13 hours a day. There's a lot of strong scientific research about the benefits of this sock type which I encourage the reader to independently investigate. This style of sock promotes the natural splay (abduction) of one's toes, particularly the outer two toes, while walking; this ensures evenly distributed pressure across the ball of the foot. The result is better foot bone alignment and small foot muscle strengthening for less foot fatigue, better arch support, and lower risk for plantar fasciitis. Plan on 2-3 weeks to get used to these socks as they feel very, very weird at first. After that, regular socks will feel weird and uncomfortable. Since wearing this style of sock, I've not had a reoccurrence of Athletes foot, blisters, or callouses; this is due to better moisture control by having each toe surrounded by fabric and superlative friction control by the form-fitting nature of the sock. Most importantly, my feet don't ache nearly as much as they did with regular socks at shift's end.

I have some Adidas Adipure Trainer 1.1s that I wear to the gym and unless you wear socks with them (as with any toe shoes), you need to wash them semi frequently. As a result I've explored some of Injinji's prior year options and they didn't form fit as well or felt too thick for midweight. I still wore them, but sometimes I wouldn't because they weren't perfect.I like these a lot, I wear both the lightweight and the midweight socks and find them really comfortable, resilient in the wash, and the right size (I'm an 11 shoe in almost everything). That and they look better than the older ones. I'm a fan and ordered a bunch of these.

I am sold on these "toe socks" I have not tried any other brand (Are there other brands?), but I don't see why I ever would. Maybe my toe problems just went away because my toes finally caught up to my increased running miles, maybe it was these socks that helped. Either way they feel great in my running shoes, plus I can use them with my flip flops after a run (when it might be a bit cold to be completely barefoot). I bought 1 pair of each of the weight of the running socks, and 1 pair of the original weight. The light weight and original weight are my favorites, at the moment. Love 'em.