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Toetees Running Socks Review

by Jesslyn Cummings
for About.com

Updated: January 28, 2007

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This sock is not only a good concept but it has a lot of possibility. Unfortunately, they aren’t up to scratch yet. I was highly disappointed in these running socks because they have so much potential but are just plain uncomfortable.
Pros
  • Good wicking properties
  • Keep your feet warm and dry
  • Comfortable fabric
Cons
  • Don’t fit properly
  • Bunched fabric at toes is uncomfortable
  • Hard to find

Description

  • 5 toe design: like a glove for your foot
  • Ultra-wicking
  • Mix of Coolmax and synthetics
  • Only available online or in very select areas
  • Free shipping with any order

Guide Review - Toetees Running Socks Review

I personally am very comfortable wearing toe socks, so finding these uncomfortable was a shock. I probably have high standards for what makes a good toe sock since I have experience with both really good ones and really terrible ones.

I didn’t like these running socks (though I love the idea of them) because the toe pockets didn’t fit well. All 4 of the smaller toe pockets seemed to be about the same size, but I have yet to meet anyone with a pinky toe as long as their other toes. This feature makes them hard to get on and uncomfortable to wear (because of the extra material bunched in between the toes).

If these socks had fit comfortably, I would have liked them very much. You can have all the technical merits you want (and they do: coolmax for great wicking, comfortable fabric, a good heel, strong and long lasting) but, if the toes aren’t right, the socks just don’t work.
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