Cippo Posted November 29, 2012 Share Was in Sportsmans Warehouse and came across these socks that have individual partitions for your toes. Claimed to reduce blisters and hot feet, better arch support and moisture management for better hygiene. The Injinji brand retail for R189. Anybody use these or another brand while cycling? I can see there application being used in those funny running shoes with individual toes. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted November 29, 2012 Share Fivefingers shoes are about the only use I could see for them. The rest sounds a lot like snake oil to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 29, 2012 Share I dont like snake oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 29, 2012 Share Fivefingers shoes are about the only use I could see for them. The rest sounds a lot like snake oil to me.plus one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 29, 2012 Share does anyone actually use those shoes? If so...what for? (sorry for hijack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted November 29, 2012 Share Some ultra-runners swear by them: http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/2005/10/product-idea-injinji-nut-tsak.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted November 29, 2012 Share does anyone actually use those shoes? If so...what for? (sorry for hijack)Dangle runs in them. Also search for BarefootSaDave, or is that BarefootDaveSA in FB & twitter. Barefoot Dave is a hubber as well.. can't recall his hub name now... some geeky letter/number nick. 5 Vingers are pulled over your bare feet and are used for 'barefoot;/minimalist running if you are not brave enough to run barefoot properly, or with Huaraches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 29, 2012 Share Dangle runs in them. Also search for BarefootSaDave, or is that BarefootDaveSA in FB & twitter. Barefoot Dave is a hubber as well.. can't recall his hub name now... some geeky letter/number nick. 5 Vingers are pulled over your bare feet and are used for 'barefoot;/minimalist running if you are not brave enough to run barefoot properly, or with Huaraches Forgive my ignorance, but whats wrong with normal running shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted November 29, 2012 Share Forgive my ignorance, but whats wrong with normal running shoes? Caveat: I'm no runner! One of the girls we cycle/train with is a big fan of 5 fingers - reckon that they really help improve a more natural running style, and considerably reduce aches and injuries. HOWEVER ... she also said you need to build up very gradually with them, it takes time - and, she does Ironman's and Comrades, so she's an experienced runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted November 29, 2012 Share Forgive my ignorance, but whats wrong with normal running shoes?EVERYTHING! You were born barefoot, weren't you? normal running shoes interfere with the natural biomechanics of your foot. firstly with the huge drop from heel to toe, and secondly (most probably not last) with all the stiffening and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 29, 2012 Share aaahhh. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 29, 2012 Share I can see the advantage of having yours toes seperated by the sock as you would less likely get a fungal infection but if the sock is too small it could chaffe between your toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 29, 2012 Share   Forgive my ignorance, but whats wrong with normal running shoes? Nothing, but they are very cool for casual wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 29, 2012 Share Nothing, but they are very cool for casual wear. Dont those toe shoes hurt your feet? Not much sole on them, so i imagine far less cushioning? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted November 29, 2012 Share Dont those toe shoes hurt your feet? Not much sole on them, so i imagine far less cushioning? Just curious. I think that's part of the point - without the cushioning you are forced to develop a "light feet" running style, which I'm told is both better for your body and faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted November 29, 2012 Share I can see the advantage of having yours toes seperated by the sock as you would less likely get a fungal infection but if the sock is too small it could chaffe between your toes.Much like gloves for me... If they fit comfortably around the fingers, they are too wide around the wrist. If the theory of mittens(gloves) to keep fingers warm is true, then the individual 'pockets' for toes should keep them cooler than normal socks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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