Injini Toe Socks - My First Time Wearing (14 mile Test and Review)

[@pggonzo]

I had a similar reaction my first wear. After a few times it became less novel and noticeable. They are really nice on colder days. However I've mostly switched to DarnTough, but I keep a couple of pairs of these in the rotation and I always use them as my sleep sock on backpacking trips.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea Ive been wearing them around the house to see if I can get used to them.... still feels like my socks are tangled between my toes lol

[@tmargosian]

I can 100% attest to the blister prevention claim. I wear toe socks everyday to work under my boots and they are the best!! So good! Especially if you’re prone to getting wet feet and or have naturally sweaty feet. Such a good idea. I need to try this brand though.

[@soggz4246]

They are brilliant Trev. I had some for Christmas. My toes felt warmer. They felt a bit weird first of all, but I turned mine inside out and noticed bits of fluff and stuff, which you can feel. Once removed and turned back the right way, they felt good and comfy. Plus, I felt like an extra from Planet of the Apes! Stay Well.

[@janerichardson7553]

I love these socks, takes a bit practise to get on your feet, and to wear them, I call them gloves socks too

[@SummitOrNothing]

I have them now,so I will wear them again, and see how I feel in a year. Thanks for watching

[@garychap8384]

When I started walking long distances I regularly started getting rashes and blisters, especially between or on top of the toes. Gels and talcs were tried, and probably did help a little bit, but neither solved the problem. I bought the thinnest Injinji 2's and they were a complete game-changer for me. No padding, but plenty of wicking of moisture and no inter-toe friction to cause blisters. They were not exactly cheap, but they were worth every penny. They've lasted surprisingly well too, for such a thin sock. They look real stupid, definitely! ... getting the smallest toe in required a bit of pinching and pulling ... and they felt very weird at first but I soon forgot about them. Because mine were so thin, I used my regular sock over the top. I have never had another blister or rash in my toes since! Even when I've gotten water in my shoe! I'd strongly recommend them to anyone who is prone to toe-rashes or blisters.

[@denisesarazin6753]

My hammertoes improved 70% after wearing Injinjis for a few weeks. Now I’ve started wearing them inside wide-toe box, zero-drop Lems shoes and boots and I’m seeing even more improvement after just a week. I’ll never wear other socks. I even wear them at the gym now.

[@shaunedwards9729]

I wear then quite a lot for ultra running and they work really well for me as I get blisters between toes on long runs. I’ve not really walked in them though. They are a mare to put on a times. Remember having a diva fit at 3am swapping over a pair of soaking wet ones! Love your videos!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha... Yea, I bet they can be annoying when cold wet and tired. Thanks for watching

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

I wear these in the winter for my vibram 5 fingers 😊👍🏼

[@jamieforsyth4804]

I have seen the Vibram Five Fingers shoes and always been curious to know what they're like?I see you wear them in winter with the socks.How do you rate them?

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

jamie forsyth mate, I love them! Think I’d wear them all the time if I didn’t get so many looks Only problem is when they get wet they’re not fun, However the wool versions of these socks still keep your feet warm even when wet! 👍🏼

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea,I've seen those shows and not sure of they would be for me either to be honest, but now I have the sock it may be worth having a look at the shoes too... Hope you're keeping well, Ash!

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Summit Or Nothing I actually love mine, been wearing them for years now! I’m all good thanks trev, hope you are too? Ash 🏕

[@88feji]

Toe socks not for me too ... I wore it for a few years and it got more and more uncomfortable because the pressure on my toe bones is unbearable with certain shoes as the shape of my feet flares out at the toes in a fan shape, toe socks increases that pressure a lot more than normal socks. Secondly I began to long for the feeling of the skins of my toes rubbing against each other ... as soon as I switch back to normal socks it felt amazing ... Maybe to good thing about trying toe socks and switching back to normal socks is it makes me appreciate the sensation of my naked toes rubbing against each other a lot more... even now I still feel kind of happy when I wriggle my naked toes against each other....

[@andyh6017]

Theres nothing like a sock review for managing moisture management !!!!!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahahaha

[@Ashysand]

I love toe socks. I have to modify them. The two toes next to the big toes are proper webbed. I know it common so I asked the toe sock company to they do them for me. Them said they don’t make them for people with my condition. I’m now feeling weird about it. The legend is that one of my Irish forefathers married a mermaid. I hope you life paddy legends.

[@charlesmason-smith5763]

My toes are webbed too! 😂

[@Ashysand]

Charles Mason-Smith with me it’s the two next to the big toe. So I have to cut the toe socks and sew them across the top.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahaha... I hear it's quite common. Bet you're good at swimming though. Hope your mending after your injury.

[@Ashysand]

Summit Or Nothing I was when the legs worked 😂

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

Might seem like a silly question, but do you wear shoes on the hike or just the socks?

[@jeremycleator3357]

Probarly not as warm as normal socks, with mittens being warmer than gloves, i wonder if they make sock liners for those Injinis, thankyou for your time for making all these video's,

[@oppositefields5567]

This style of socks would be best paired with a shoe which has a wide toe box like the Altra trail shoes. I use the Injini liner socks with a traditional sock which works well and you don't have the bulk with the liner so you end up not feeling them (admittedly they were a bit weird at the beginning). The liner socks are much thiner and stop my small toe from rubbing against the next toe so good for 10 mile + outings. Also on YT it's the runners and long distance thru-hiking people in the US who mostly talk about toe socks (AT, PCT, etc.). In the UK most people are not doing such high milage so less chance of blister foot problems.

[@maggs131]

Even better paired with Vibrams

[@cyclingjoe7663]

Great review, who knew you could add ‘ foot model’ to your list of achievements! 👍

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha.. theres just no end to my talents 😂😂

[@DaveHMCFC]

I do get a slight rubbing on a couple of my toes on a long hike in hot weather, but after watching Trev’s brutally honest review I think I’ll try zinc oxide tape before sticking a pair of these ninja socks on.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Many people swear by them,just,not for me... At this time anyway. I have them now so I will wear them again.

[@4seasonbackpacking]

They might be good for keeping your toes separated which is important for avoiding bunions. Thanks Richard

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thank you Richard - thats a valid point, sir. Cheers!

[@gailrogers3046]

Priceless Trev. Laughed myself silly 🤣😂🤣 think I’ll give these a miss though. Thanks for the review. Can’t wait for the vid now. 😝

[@SummitOrNothing]

The vid where I wore them has already gone up. There's a link during the video, not that I mention them during it though. I should have filmed Naths reaction when I showed him though,it was priceless.

[@gailrogers3046]

Summit Or Nothing shame you didn’t capture that on film. Wiggle giggle 🤭 think those socks would irritate me too 😬

[@kenhenley7599]

So to summarise, good socks apart from the bit on the end where your toes go! Can't say I shall take steps to try them. But thanks for the review. Cheers. Ken

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I still wear them around the house and they tend to niggle me. Feels like when you get your sock caught between your toes.

[@peterblazeby4783]

Trev!!!! Off tangent,but do you recommend a pillow? Do you use of yourself? It's a minefield as I'm a side sleeper!

[@SummitOrNothing]

I have just been using either my backpack or my down jacket rolled up in my sleeping bag stuff sack lately. The inflatable pillows are ok but they tend to slide about a bit.

[@mow-zr6ni]

I use the liner socks- “bbrrillant socks”. Game changer on blisters. Use on Kungsleden Trail in Sweden and would highly recommend

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks for your recommendation.

[@pmoncayo]

Thanks for the review, they go better with Vivo shoes

[@TonySaunders]

I use their liner socks with a mid weight hiking sock over them here in Iceland in the winter, I find it much more comfortable than just a heavy weight sock. But for the first few times I wore them I was thinking about them which added to the strange feeling. Now I've covered a few hundred miles in the mountains with them I don't even notice them and will probably try these for the "summer" here

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thanks Tony. It certainly will take some getting used to. Maybe during our winters they may be more beneficial. Thanks for watching

[@michaelfrymus]

Wore toe socks as they were nice in the cold, but I got blisters between my toes.

[@whiskersthecatboi]

I'm confused are these intended for being used with shoes or without shoes

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Never heard of them or seen then before to be honest and if it had been 1 April, I would have thought it was a joke but you cannot argue with a 14 mile test walk. Appreciate your honesty but I may get a pair for Mrs Metalman to try, as she suffers with bunions and rubbing toes, which is why she prefers walking saddles, as opposed to boots. These may encourage her to wear boots, if they are protecting her toes, cheers Alan

[@SummitOrNothing]

They seemed a bit strange, probably wouldn't chose them again for myself but sounds like they may be just what Mrs metalman needs... Must say I reckon she appreciates you sharing her bunions on here though 😂😂 Hope you're both ok. Thanks for watching

[@jonnow3441]

An Honest review.. thats what we need :)

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers John

[@georgedpost]

But what if you have like 7 or 8 toes on each foot?

[@SummitOrNothing]

They are quite stretchy.... You may be ok, George.

[@ConstantXplorer]

I love toe and tabi socks...I have quite a collection of them.

[@theduke998]

I can remember you telling me on the walk that you was wearing those socks.... as I had only just met you, didn't wont to say 'How Strange' 😂🤣😂🤣

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahaha... Yea curiosity got the better if me with these. Bit weird although some swear by them.

[@theperipateticaccrescent7685]

these are good for your Overall foot health... they are harder than you normal socks as they require more control on your side i.e. more work/you get tired more...

[@marksadventures3889]

How's the plates?!

[@AGirlGoneWild]

Mmmm.to be fair Trev I have often pondered on finger socks...from the off set some how I knew with my sense of direction those socks could end up in all the wrong places...now a fantastic video you presented...nearly tempted...mmm...must give them a miss...I mean I could do with another foot at times ...but one to save me lol thanks for sharing 👍🤣😁

[@SummitOrNothing]

😂😂😂😂

[@NotAnotherAdventure]

I've been thinking about getting these, but the idea of toe socks seems weird to me. But a great review thank you!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Wasa bit strange, but many people swear by them.... Not for me really, though.

[@ADJ_83]

Hi Trev, I've got a pair of those 1000 Milers and I don't rate them. Always slip down on the outer layer.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Cheers Andrew, will avoid them then.

[@ard2dabone]

What happened with the tent comp, I was away and missed the live show.

[@SummitOrNothing]

You've not missed it - I've not been well. Will sort it as soon as possible.

[@ard2dabone]

Ah, did wonder, I was away without WiFi, hope all is well for you soon 👍

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

I bought my sister some for christmas ... i dont think shes used them yet but i always wanted to try them so i used her as a guinea pig 😂 is it Inginee or Ingingee ? seems like theres an extra j in there...😂 .... im using some darn toughs at present but i had a couple of blisters from them last two times so that a little worrying as i didnt have any before from my ol woolly socks 🤔😯

[@SummitOrNothing]

Thats strange, Dave - I swear by my Darn Toughs... I think if I had worn these socks for my Dartmoor in a Day then I too would have probably got blisters by the end of it. They really got tight between the toes.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Summit Or Nothing ... I know right?!?! ... perhaps it’s not the socks though more sperimentin to do I think ... birthday soon maybe a new pair of hiking shoes in order 👍👍

[@Bodaci0us]

I dont think you get blisters from skin on skin friction so...cause you get them on the back of your foot to.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Think you can get them anywhere rubbing occurs. Not really had them myself though....

[@tamarmolerick3814]

Good review. Can't help feeling they are a gimic, after all why re invent the wheel. Santa bought me a pair last Christmas, wore them twice and managed to wear a hole in them. Not impressed. Went back to Bridgedales

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I thought they'd either be a complete game changer or like you say a gimmick...seems the latter to me.

[@Eliasw86]

Some say you can even cut grass with them!!

[@HikeCamp]

I think I would have a tough time getting used to that kind of sock...

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea they are a bit strange.

[@pauldrake6828]

That’s weird Trev!😒I’m not sure I could wear them in my boots!

[@SummitOrNothing]

They were a bit strange, Paul

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

They are supposed to be good for toe splay

[@lisakinahan6105]

Brilliant review . They're off my Christmas list . You don't want to be thinking about your socks all walk . Would irritate me

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, I thi nk if you have issues with blisters between your feet they may be worth looking into - if not, I can't see the point in changing

[@garychap8384]

To be fair, by the second or third time you put them on you just don't notice them at all, Andrew. I've yet to find anything that wicks moisture better than the thinner Injinji 2 'liner' socks. I did pretty much spend the whole of the first walk noticing them... the next walk I didn't notice them at all. I'm autistic and VERY sensitive to stuff like that. Was a game changer for me because I am prone to toe-itch, rashes and blisters. Now my toes are happy. I use the thinnest "injinji 2" liner sock and put my regular sock over the top.

[@FortexVize]

If you keep wearing them you will see the benefits from them. I like toe socks "glove socks ^^"

[@craigelliott4338]

I'm fairly shocked at that! Fair enough, though!

[@SummitOrNothing]

Yea, just didn't do it for me, but as I said, I've never had a blister before.

[@mcoppock214]

What....you never had a blister..... wow.

[@SummitOrNothing]

So far so good...

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

buy these with the 70% merino wool all other will prevent nothing

[@SummitOrNothing]

I think I'm sticking to normal socks

[@tonymarsh9616]

At least now you can keep your feet warm and comfortable whilst wearing your flip flops.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Mmmmm...... Socks and flip flops......😂

[@peterblazeby4783]

I cannot stop laughing g trev! Nooooooo😂

[@ombushlilly2989]

For some mad reason I found the vid hilarious. Think it was Trev'e toes wiggling about.

[@gailrogers3046]

Me too. I’m not sure Trev was even trying to be funny 😂 but I was literally crying laughing 😝

[@SummitOrNothing]

You should have seen Naths reaction when I showed him he looked horrified

[@peterblazeby4783]

@@SummitOrNothing I reckon he just shook his head! 😂

[@mikesquattincassanova4489]

Who does a review after wearing them once?

[@SummitOrNothing]

Well, seeing how they're the only pair of socks that ever made my feet sore after once wearing... me!

[@Archie-td6ox]

Looks like you were wearing the wrong footwear for the socks. They're designed for barefoot shoes with big toe boxes.

[@SummitOrNothing]

It didn't say that on the packaging. To be honest, they're even horrible to wear around the house with no shoes.

[@atrampinthehills.841]

They look ridiculous...i will stick with what i have got...I walk well over 1000 miles a year and have never had a blister

[@SummitOrNothing]

I know what you mean.... If it's not broke no need to fix it.

[@BulldogBadger]

No good for me mate they would play havoc with my webbed feet lol 🤣

[@SummitOrNothing]

Hahah....

[@shawnpritchard366]

Aquaman?

[@gcmacyman]

You've got really nice feet.

[@SummitOrNothing]

Haha... thanks lol

[@gcmacyman]

@@SummitOrNothing You're welcome ! I know a lot of men who spend a lot of time on their feet and they don't look half as good as your feet and toes do.

[@maggs131]

@@gcmacyman glad someone else noticed and pointed it out

[@markbaa9702]

Mmmm

[@SummitOrNothing]

😂😂