Friday July 30 2010

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