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What are toe socks?
Toe socks are socks that have a
separate compartment for each toe, rather than the traditional design
where all the toes are together in one big space. This design
provides several benefits that make toe socks some of the most
comfortable and versatile socks on the market.
Uncomfortable? Quite the opposite!
Modern toe socks have been stitched
continuously to leave no irritating seams and act like a barely-there
second skin. There are a few big flaws with traditional socks and toe
socks straight up solve them, without the need for any annoying toe
separators, lubes or taping toes.
What are toe socks good for?
Squished toes
Traditional socks surround all your
toes in elastic material, drawing them together. This can irritate
and even add to bunion discomfort and pain, increasing the pull
inwards and over-lap of your toes.
Toe socks let your toes stay in their
lanes better for less discomfort, overlap, and unnatural positioning.
Moisture between your toes
With your toes bunched together in
standard socks, there a clammy build up of sweat which leans to
smelly feet, athlete’s
foot, and an overall unhappy experience. Toe socks let
your toes move, spread and gap for breathability while also
surrounding each toe with moisture-wicking fabric - it’s having
this fabric between your toes that is the key to toe socks benefits!
Skin-on-skin rubbing (hot spots and blisters!)
Toe socks have lightweight fabric
between your toes, rather than the skin-on-skin contact you get with
regular socks (or no socks). This not only prevents the increase in
moisture that can lead to fungal infections but also means no more
skin-on-skin rubbing that can cause blisters.
Avoiding cramped toes, a moist, humid
toe environment and blisters is easy with toe socks. Where regular
socks actually help cause these things, toe socks actively help stop
them and create a healthy foot environment, optimized toe positioning
and foot function and a very comfortable sock. Rather than choosing a
sock that is purely a separator between your shoe and foot, choose a
sock that works with your natural foot shape to be more comfortable,
whatever your adventure.
You can read more about the benefits
of toe socks here.
We recommend lightweight, seamless
toe socks like the Creepers
Merino Blend Toe Socks. Merino wool is perfect for
keeping your skin feeling dry and absolutely best for reducing
friction and when blended with great moisture wicking yarn, you’ve
got the perfect active socks!