When some Injinji Toesocks showed up here for trial, I won’t lie, I was skeptical. I am the high priestess of blisters. Actually I tried Injinjis years ago when I was just getting into distance running and they were a no-go. But you know what they say: open mind…
So I gave them another try and this time things were different. Apparently Injinji makes a whole mess of different kinds of toesocks. In cool colors too! These were the lightweight version. According to Injinji:
The Performance Series Lightweight Toesock™ is designed to offer a sleek and ultra thin interface for performance in any shoe, climate and terrain.
I’ve worn them with my Mizunos on roads and trails, on runs up to 12 miles. So far my feet have been amazingly blister- and pain-free. I’ll continue to wear them as my marathon-training mileage increases. Who knows? They might even make an appearance at the Marine Corps Marathon this fall.
I really didn’t think I’d be here telling you I like these socks. But I do. Give them a try!
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Two lucky readers will win a pair of Injinji Toe Socks!
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I”m skeptical of those socks, too. I’ve tried wearing the Five Fingers and they are so awkward between your toes! Do the socks feel like that too?
My wife got me my first pair of Injinji. I had a problem with a couple of toes rubbing together on longer runs – problem solved. Injini socks rule!
Honestly, I want to try them just b/c my husband is constantly telling me I must. Those are the only socks he’ll run in now.
I’ve never tried the toe socks but I would like to give them a try.
I’ve been wearing these and my crooked pinkies aren’t so sure they like them – interesting feeling though.
I am also skeptical of these type of socks but am curious to try them. Seems as though they would “tighten up” the toe box a bit with the added fabric possibly causing more blistering. I have been a fan of Balega for quite some time and have had great success but wouldn’t mind broadening my horizons.
I LOVE Ininji toe socks and use them for most of my runs. I really like the no-show lightweight ones in fun colors (read: bright green). They help me avoid blisters between my toes.
oh oh oh oh OH I LOVE MY INJINJIs.
so much so I just cant say “no need to enter me” 🙂
I would love to try these socks bc I am always on the search for great, lightweight socks 🙂
I LOVE my injinjis, so let’s just say I’d love to try another pair 🙂
I have another pair of these that are similar – and they have cut back on the blisters. I would love to try these out!
I have always wanted to try these socks!
I need these! The blisters between my toes will not stop happening!
Just came back from a run in mine! I love them!!
I’d to try a pair…I’m curious to see how they would feel during a workout/run!
These socks have been on my ‘must try someday’ list… I’d love to win a pair!
I’ve been curious about Injinji sock for a while so I would totally love to win a pair!
I have been curious about these (but never enough to pay for them ;)) but I would like to try them!
I have been curious about Injinji sock for a while so I would love to win a pair to try out!
I sometimes have trouble with my 4th toes getting curled under and ending up with blood blisters under the nails… this might help. Would love to try them.
I have trouble with the seams on my socks rubbing a blister. Would love to try these! They look so cute!
I have pair of injinji toe socks and I actually like them a lot, though the individual toe thing took some getting used to! I’ve never gotten a blister in them 🙂
I would love a pair of socks to help prevent calluses and blisters.
I love Injinji socks! But I would love to try some different varieties.
I love toe socks! I am that awkward 20-something who still owns multi-colored striped toe socks and wears them around the house in the winter. My boyfriend can’t stand it, but I love them! I would love to try these toe socks for my half marathon in particular because last year I got a blister where two of my toes were rubbing together on the run. These look like the perfect solution and like so much fun!
I’ve been itchin’ to get me some five fingers, and this just may tip me over:)
As a regular toesock wearer when I was young, I hadn’t worn them since about the 11th grade and was a bit skeptical when I saw them. But I too am the queen of blisters. Every single pair of shoes, running shoes included, needs to be broken in and I will get blisters (this process can sometimes take months and I have a favorite pair of flip flops that I’ve had since 2006 that was well worn, but if I go a few months without wearing them and put them on, I’ll get blisters). After my first 1/2 marathon, I ended up with a quarter+ sized blister on the balls of both of my feet. It was pain I had never felt before. I needed a solution or I’d have to stop running! That’s where Injinji came in. I’ve run 4 1/2 marathons since then and have been blister free!
I always need to add to the stock 🙂
They look a little thick…? But if they prevent blisters, I would love to give them a shot…my poor middle toes get abused by all the others 😉
I’m skeptical too. Try and make a believer out of me! 🙂
I’ve been getting blisters on every run now and I don’t know why. I’d love to give these a try, even if they look a bit strange!
I have definitely been curious about the socks, but super concerned about how comfortable they are. If you say it is so, though…
Free socks? Heck yes!
I think these socks may be good for me for a marathon. I had one of my toes annoyed by my feet being so wet from the rain last year.
I would love to try a pair of these!! I am begining marathon training for MCM and I am always having trouble with blisters!!!
I would love to try these socks because I am always on the search for awesome, lightweight socks and I’ve always been fascinated by the toe socks!
My feet blister somewhat frequently. If these socks can help, then I would like to try ’em!
I know I should try these because of my blisters so hopefully I can win a pair!
I have an old pair of Injinjis that I literally wore a toe-hole into! I’ll definitely enter this giveaway!
I LOVE the toe socks, never had a black toe nail and hardly any blisters anymore!
I think it would be interesting to try toe socks to run in…..never tried it, but want to!
They look so cozy – would love to try!
I would love to win those! I could wear them after the race and still put my flip flops on!
i have 2 pair but would love to have more 🙂 i actually haven’t worn mine on long(er) runs so this was new info for me. thx!
I’ve heard these are great for preventing blisters so I’d love to try these!
over a year ago i got a pair of these socks. I was a TOTAL skeptic. But i wear them for trail runs. they never disappoint as i have yet to blister when doing a trail run. i have a (GASP) hole in my one and only pair. Good lord I need a new pair!!!
I made a booboo on my tweet. It’s ACTUALLY here:
https://twitter.com/crantina/status/224353486563840000
These socks intrigue me 🙂
Would love to try socks that keep my feet blister and pain free!
I would love to win these socks to see if they help with my training.
I would love to try these socks. I’m always getting blisters and I’d like to see if these would help.
Always looking for good socks.
I alwayas get blisters between my toes – these socks look amazing!!
Love Injinji. Never thought I would.