Product Review: Injinji Socks
February 11th, 2010
First off, let’s just throw it out there that I do *not* run in Vibrams. I have no real desire to do so my gait (neutral forefoot strike) is fine as it is – plus they don’t really match my racing outfits. To each his own, I have no strong feelings for or against Vibrams for other people, this is just my own personal decision.
That being said, I was recently given a pair of Injinji Socks to try on a few runs. For those of you who are not familiar with them, Injinji Socks are toe socks made for running, sports, walking around the kitchen, etc. and allegedly work great with Vibrams. Well, I run in K-Swiss Konejos so that wasn’t about to happen.
I took the socks out for a 6 mile run on a rainy day. Right around mile 3 I accidently landed in a puddle, both shoes SOAKED. I wasn’t about to turn around and end my run just there (hello, training!) so I finished up and much to my surprise, the socks dried up a little in my shoes. Whatever moisture wicking material used, is *really* good.
Although I wouldn’t recommend them for people who run in non-vibram shoes, the socks are super soft, almost cashmere like, so I felt like I was sliding around in my shoes (even when I was completely dry before the puddle.)
