Toe Socks

A toe sock looks a bit like a regular sock, but each toe has an individual compartment. If you think about handwear, toe socks are like gloves, while regular socks are like mittens with all of the digits next to each other.

Toe socks were originally invented in the wild 1970's, with most toe socks having all of the colors of the rainbows. After the 70's toe socks quickly and quietly died.

But more recently toe socks have returned not only as a fashion statment but as a clothing article designed to help the feet. See the advantages of toe socks below.

Injinji received the prestigious (APMA) American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for its Performance Series Toe Socks.

The APMA Seal of Acceptance recognizes products that are found to be beneficial to foot health and raises awareness among podiatrists and the consumer about products of exceptional quality that are manufactured with the consumer's comfort and safety in mind.

Editorial Review in Health Magazine, Oct 2008:

No more sweaty toes. Now toe socks are more than just cute: The glove like Micro Tetratsok from San Diego-based Injinji is the perfect antidote for sweaty, sore feet. Featuring a separate spot for each toe and moisture-wicking fabric, these socks keep your whole foot cool and prevent blister causing skin-on-skin contact between your toes. Our tester raved about the cozy feel and snug fit.

Editorial Review in Runner's World, Mar 2008:

Although the glovelike design of these socks felt a little odd at first, testers forgot about it once their shoes were on. The CoolMax inner lining and Lcra-and-nylon outer shell wick sweat well, and the anatomical five-toe design prevents friction between toes, resulting in fewer blisters overall.

Editorial Review in Running Times, Dec 2008:

"Like lightweight running gloves for your feet, these (Injinji) socks are made with moisture-wicking CoolMax fabric and feature individual toes that help reduce friction and blisters on your toes during long training runs. You'll get used to the unique fit and feel right away and realize they're downright comfy."

This is from the Folks at Injinji:

The key design principal in the development of the Tetratsok was to create the best possible interface that allowed the entire foot to perform naturally and freely inside our shoes, just like being barefoot. Everything about the conventional tube sock works against your feet's natural form and function. Consider the difference between gloves and mittens: Mittens keep your fingers together to create a warmer, oven-like environment, while gloves offer less warmth but more dexterity. The same principles can be applied to our feet. Conventional tube style socks force your toes to work together as one unit creating heat and moisture build up, unprotected skin on skin friction and reduces healthy air and blood circulation to the foot. Why have we been wearing mittens on our feet all this time?

The human foot has toes to facilitate proper balance, posture, stability and grip.
Each series of Injinji patented tetratsoks are specifically designed to enable your entire foot to perform naturally and efficiently from your heel to five toes inside your shoe. By providing a restriction free environment, your toes are able to become activated, providing you with increased dexterity, tactile sensitivity and allowing them to perform as they were intended. In addition, the flat knit weave and seamless construction of the Tetratsok means there is nothing to rub or irritate the foot within the shoe providing an excellent interface to prevent common foot problems from developing; blisters, hotspots, moisture build-up, transference of fungal conditions and neuromas caused by improper footwear and athletic form.

Editorial Review in Los Angeles Times, Feb 2005

Injinji Tetratsok toe socks: Gloves for your tired feet. No blisters ever again. These thin, five-toed socks, made of moisture-shedding CoolMax material prevent your toes from rubbing together, eliminating a scourge of marathon running, Your feet stay more comfortable, drier and fresher than with regular socks. The Tetratsoks may even improve your running form; toes spread wide, as they do during barefoot running and walking, allowing for a more natural, balanced stride

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