Injinji Run 2.0 Lightweight No-Show Toe Socks

Injinji toe socks have saved my life! Okay, maybe not my life, but definitely my feet! The first time I tried these socks I was skeptical. They're expensive, feel weird for like the first week wearing them, and I worried that they would make my toes cold the way gloves make my fingers cold (as compared to mittens). Four years later I have now completely gotten rid of all my socks and replaced them all with Injinji toe socks! I am an avid outdoorsy person and my whole life have been plagued with blisters. It got to the point where I just assumed that it didn't matter what shoes or socks I wore, if I went on a hike or run I was going to get blisters, and I'd just have to deal with it. Turns out, I just needed a sock that acts like a second skin. I'm not a doctor or anything, but I assume the reason I've completely stopped getting blisters after switching to these socks is because the toes hold the sock firmly in place while the lightweight, technical fabric is slippery enough that the shoe can slide as necessary on the exterior of my sock without my socks rubbing against my feet and causing hotspots. This is seriously life changing for me! Since my discovery of this amazing product, I have gone out and purchased a wide variety of toe socks from Injinji. I now even wear them to work while wearing a suit. I have tried at least a dozen of their styles and have found I have two favorites: the Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Original Weight Crew Nuwwol Socks, Charcoal/Black, Medium for wearing to work, traveling around the world, or anytime I'm wearing pants (including jeans); and the Injinji 2.0 Men's Run Lightweight No Show Toesocks, Gray, Large for any time I'm wearing shorts, running, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and I even wear them when scuba diving (they help prevent the blisters that occur from hard rubber fins rubbing against my skin)! Interestingly the sizing is a little strange. I wear a 10 or 10.5 men's shoe and found that I prefer the size medium in the crew socks and a large in the no-show socks. Another amazing aspect of these socks is how quick they dry! I can wash them in a sink in hostel bathroom, hang them from my bedframe, and they'll be dry in just a few hours! They also don't feel weird when wet--on more than one occasion I've gone straight from snorkeling, put on my shoes, and walked around the rest of the day. They only retain a mild dampness even after directly removing them from a submerged state! There's only two complaints I have about these socks: They're expensive (I never would've thought I'd pay $18 for ONE PAIR of socks!) They wear out seemingly too fast. About every four months I'll find a hole in one of my socks (usually on the ball of my foot) and I'll need to buy another pair. But even despite those two complaints, I've been wearing Injinji socks exclusively for four years now, and I can honestly say it has completely transformed my life.

I was skeptical of the toe sock/toe shoe trend for a long time. It looked so strange, and I thought that fabric between my toes would surely lead to blisters. Then I injured my foot (just a slight strain, but enough to make walking uncomfortable) while visiting a friend in another city. We had plans to walk all over, and she suggested I try a pair of these, since she said they helped her stretch her feet and she'd had fewer cramps since she started wearing them. I did try them, and I'm never going back to regular socks. Now that I wear these I don't even understand why I thought they'd cause blisters- skin-on-skin contact and ill-fitting socks cause blisters, but the thin layer of fabric between the toes and snug fit of these prevents even the start of hot spots. We walked 12 miles the first day I wore these without a single blister. And my feet feel better and more relaxed overall now since the individual toes help with proper toe alignment. The material is very thin but tightly knit and the finish and the fit is excellent. I wear a women's 8.5 and the medium is perfect. They take a moment to put on in the mornings (since you must put the left and right socks on the correct feet and snug the toes in place) but once they're on there is no adjustment and no slipping. They aren't truly no-show in my running or walking shoes but the ankle is low and unobtrusive, and the heel tab helps prevent chafing or sliding in to your shoe (which, again, as someone with wide feet and wide heels, was often a problem for me with most lower-cut regular socks). I have machine washed my new pairs about 15 times each at this point and they all still look practically new. No unravelling, no worn spots, no fading. Really a nice quality product. After a lifetime crunched in narrow shoes, these socks and a few pairs of barefoot-style sneakers are giving my wide feet a new lease on life. I no longer have sore feet at the end of the day (and I am an ER nurse who stands and walks for 12 hour shifts, as well as a runner). My wonky pinky toe has stopped curling under the other toes, too. Turns out it *isn't* normal for toes to be all folded under each other, who knew? I can't recommend these socks highly enough. They're pricey, but the high-quality construction and comfort are worth it. There's just no comparison between these and regular socks. Once you try these, you'll never go back.

I wear US9.0/EU42 shoes and the Injinji 'MED' fits well and isn't stretched tight at all. The toes are good and the cuff runs right across the centre of my ankle bone. A 'SM' would probably work if you want a really skin-tight fit while a 'LG' would be way too big. I had never tried toe socks, but a friend mentioned that they had several advantages for keeping your feet in good shape. I've been wearing both the high and low cut types for a while so I'm covered no matter what shoes or boots I need to wear. It took some time to get used to them-- especially getting the knack of putting them on. Until you get the hang of it, you can't be in the time crunch of the morning rush. It's like working a puzzle-- the faster you go, the more frustrated you get! So allow a little extra time in the beginning. It didn't really take any time to get used to the feel them. I notice it for the first few minutes but forget about them before I even get out the door. It's hard to say what the long-term benefit will be, but I don't expect to ever wear typical socks again. My feet seem less fatigued after a long day-- no aches, no cramps. I love the way they allow your toes to splay inside shoes with a wide toebox. I've switched to wearing Altra runners- ugly but the shape is so much more comfortable for running. Because I needed a few more pairs of socks to keep me covered between wash days, I decided to try some of the less expensive toe socks that come in 6-packs. That ended up being a waste of money. The toes add another dimension to accommodate for a perfect fit and neither brand of the cheaper socks I tried felt snug and natural. The Injinji socks are unreasonably expensive, but they are well made and they fit perfectly. I've been hand washing them. It only takes a couple minutes and they air dry in no time at all. It's worth it. The big thing to avoid is the dryer heat. If you machine washed them with the rest of your laundry, I'm sure they'd be fine as long as you let them air dry instead of running them through the dryer. Bottom line: good concept, good quality and worth the money!

I really like this sock. I wear a women's size 9 shoe and so ordered a men's size medium of this sock. It fit fine and while it took a day or so to get used to the toe separation - once done, these were comfortable enough to wear inside shoes. The fabric is soft and seamless and keeps your feet at a comfortable temperature.. Best of all, these socks have helped with the pain from my Morton's Neuroma by keeping my toes separated for long periods. The only criticism I have is that after I washed, then dried them in the dryer - the elastic band shrunk a little and now they are too tight on my ankle. Normally when this happens, I just cut the band off - but these are too short for that. I like them so much though, that I purchased the crew version of this sock just so I could cut the band off.

I bought these Injinji socks 5 years ago and they are amazing! I still wear them every day and thre are no holes or tears and maintain their shape. Most of all they protect your toes from rubbing each other and no blisters or foot pain. My Dr raves about using them.

I should start by saying that this is my fourth pair of Injinji socks. I am a woman and typically wear a 7.5 in athletic shoes. I wear a size small in these. I prefer the fit and feel of the mens version of this sock versus the womens version. They feel sturdier and the toes don't seem as long (I have short toes so this is an issue). I have tried less expensive versions of athletic toe socks but keep returning to these. The first two pair seemed expensive, but they are wearing so well and feel so good that I would rather pay the price for the superior quality and fit. If you have never worn separate toe socks-they are wonderful! I am not an athlete. I live in Florida and walk 3 miles a day 6 days a week. Sometimes I even run. I have Mortons neuromas, I purchased these to help keep my toes separated-which they do. They also keep my toes from getting all sweaty in the heat and humidity so that my feet feel dry and comfortable for all three miles. Yes, it does take a few extra seconds to get the socks on properly-but once they are on no additional adjusting is needed. The heels don't slip down, there is no uncomfortable seam at the toes that needs to be moved a mile into a walk or run-they do not twist or bunch. Because of the investment, I have chosen to air dry my Injinji socks to increase their longevity. I did accidentally put this pair in the dryer yesterday-they came out great. No noticeable shrinkage. I recommend these socks without hesitation.

I have been a runner for about 35 years and have tried just about every combination of shoes and socks. There are other brands and types I like as well, and these Injinji are near the top of the list. They are really nice, high quality, comfortable socks. Great fit - I have oddly long toes and these socks still fit quite well. There are no seams and do a great job of wicking moisture. About 8 years ago I switched to a barefoot style of running, I run in FiveFingers. I did not wear socks at first, but a couple years later I found I wanted a bit more moisture wicking and foot protection. The Injinji work great. These thin socks still do take up a bit of space in the fit of the shoe, though minimal. I like the toe separation, helps keep moisture from building between toes. I also like wearing these socks with 'regular' type (non-fivefinger) running shoes. I have tried several Injinji weights and styles and like them all. I've always preferred thinner running socks and these lightweight Injinji are my favorite. If it matters, my running distances have been from 5k to 50k, mostly trail. Although I have done only a max of about 2 hours with Injinji, I would not hesitate to wear these socks for any time/distance.

These Injinji socks have been the best socks I have ever purchased. The medium size is perfect for my feet. I wear 9 to a 9.5 women's shoe. (My running shoes are a 9.5.) I love the toe separation and the ankle collar. I've found that keeping the toes separated helps to keep the area between the toes cool and slime-free (if you have super sweaty feet like me, you know what I've talking about). Also, the ankle collar has prevented blisters, especially when I break in new shoes. These socks are light and very comfortable. Some issues that I have had with traditional no-show socks that I have not experienced with Injinji are: bunching around the arch, rubbing on the toe nails, and the upper part sliding down around the heel. These are quality socks that are well worth the price. So far, I have collected 7 pairs. Not because they wear out fast... Because I do laundry once a week and I like to have a fresh pair of socks ready for a workout without needing to do a mid-week load of laundry... I wear these Injinji toe socks with regular shoes, such as the Saucony Women's Type A5, size 9.5 (my favorite running shoe).

Sie sind meine Socken beim Sport (Laufen, Wandern, Rennradfahren) und mittlerweile auch im Alltag, und das hat folgende Gründe: Diese Socken sind deutlich deutlich haltbarer als Zehensocken aus Baumwolle made in China und als die Socken des japanischen Konkurrenten Knitido. Sie nehmen trotz des hohen Kunstfaseranteils kaum Gerüche an, die Stoff-an-Stoff-Reibung zwischen den Zehen verhindert eben diese auf der Haut, somit kommt es nicht mehr zu mazerierter, rissiger Haut oder Blasenbildung. Für die kalte Jahreszeit beim Wandern kann man warme Wollstrümpfe z.B. von Woolpower, Rohner icebreaker Falke etc. darüber tragen. Sie sind auch bei meinen sehr beweglichen Zehen, die rasch in teuren Funktionssocken Löcher verursachen, extrem verschleißarm: Da die Zehenstoffe ja die Bewegungen mitmachen kommt es im Unterschied zu Fußsocken, die zwischen Großzehe und dem übrigen Fuß permanent überdehnt werden, nicht so schnell zu ärgerlichen Löchern, was sich bei hochpreisigen Funktionssocken oder teuren Wollüberziehsocken und -strümpfen auszahlt. Auch führen sie am Obermaterial z.B. den überziehbaren Wollsocken nicht so schnell zu Löcherbildung, da die Stoff an Stoff-Reibung wohl wesentlich sanfter zur reibungsempfindlichen Wolle ist als die Zehnägel. Deshalb lohnt sich der relativ hohe Preis. Ich trage sie mittlerweile sowohl im Alltag als auch im Beruf und in der Freizeit. Dabei muss ich allerdings gestehen, dass das Gefühl von Stoff zwischen den Zehen erst einmal gewöhnungsbedürftig ist und das Anziehen für den Ungeübten mehr Zeit beansprucht. Ich trage nach einer Überlastungsknieverletzung im Jahr 2016 mit Umstellung auf Vibram five fingers Schuhe verschiedene Zehensocken als Hauptbekleidung meiner Füße in verschiedenen Marken und Stoffqualitäten. Man kann da natürlich nicht Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen: Socken aus Wolle verschleißen immer schneller als solche aus Kunstfaser: Also als Fußkuschelsocken für den Winter würde ich mir nicht wieder Injinji Merino-Socken kaufen... Auch diese Socken halten bei einem Laufpensum von 60km pro Woche im "single use modus" nicht zwei Jahre aber 5 Paare im Wechsel sogar schon 3 Jahre....

Einmal Zehensocken und man ist verdorben für herkömmliches Gestrümpf. Schön, dass es diese jetzt auch für den Sport gibt. Bisher zeigen sich trotz Nutzung mehrmals pro Woche und entsprechend häufiger Wäsche keine Abnutzungserscheinungen. Größenangaben stimmen.

- Used these for training and Kumejima Marathon. No issues. - When I do long runs with traditional socks I get blisters between my toes, with these socks I don't. Highly recommended. I would buy these again!

I wish someone recommended these when i bought my vibrams right away. I instantly fell in love with them, and the next day bought a second pair. They seem quality made. Somehow they make my pair of vibrams that are a tad too small fit better. Makes zero sense. More important I dont have to wash them so much cause I'm not wearing them bear foot. I cant speak for long term durability, but I will update this if I have issue with that. I bought a Large, and wear size 11.5. Fit perfect. If you were on the bottom of the size L scale I'd buy a medium

Great socks, definitely worth the cost, which is unfortunately steep. Keep their shape, no tearing, no loss of elasticity. Pretty comfortable, although I'm not one to love wearing toe socks for an extended period (few hours). They don't hold smells after extended use (1+ year), however, they also don't really reduce the smell when combined with Vibrams (i.e. the shoes will still stink after a single use). Therefore, they may only add some comfort.