Saturday February 04 2012

I bought these toe socks yesterday. I ran in them last night and this morning. 10km runs and I actually really like them. They feel weird when you first put them on but feel great when you put your shoes on. I have wide feet so my toes invariably end up rubbing together. Vaseline helps, but not always, and occasionally I forget the Vaseline so I thought I'd try these out.
A quick Google of toe socks benefits revealed
this extensive list - pretty crazy
Despite the fact they felt good on these 2 runs, I won;t really know if they benefit me until I do a long run of at least 20km. That is about the breaking point for my toes.

That said, I have another product I want to try out which is also something that only a long run will be able to tell me if it works. The product in question here is Compression Socks. From the picture [which you can click to enlarge] you can see they are pretty 'scientific'. I have actually heard great things about them, especially for marathoners and with 4 marathons on the horizon, I am eager to try them out. They apparently help with circulation which in turn reduces fatigue and aids in recovery.
Now, if I can find compression AND toe socks in one combination....
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Posted by Dave on: Friday September 18 10:09:43 AM
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Anita
Well I bought a pair too and ran 8k in them last night and did a weight class this morning.
I LOVE them, no rubbing and pain between my toes.
Will update you on my long run too but I think I might be converted!
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Posted on: Friday September 18 11:31 AM
Ian
I have had a pair for awhile now - love them. A new black pair are on my shopping list for the race expo.
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Posted on: Friday September 18 04:24 PM
Dave
I bought the compression socks today. Haven't run in them, but i wore 'em all day. They feel great. Look awful, feel great, hmmm. Have to try them on a run soon.
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Posted on: Friday September 18 08:56 PM
Dave
I got a run in with the compression socks. I must say, very comfortable. Too short (10k) to tell how they'll help over the course if a marathon. I will test them out as the pace bunny for Scotia.
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Posted on: Monday September 21 09:16 AM
Craig C
Where can I find these socks?
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Posted on: Wednesday December 21 06:23 PM
Deusarino de Melo
Is this the special sock, or better, toe sock. Made for every moments. Is good to use without any shoe or sandal, only sock. Do the experience and answer after, plerase. It's the true.
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Posted on: Sunday January 22 11:33 AM