Injinji

Injinji makes performance toesocks, the kind where every toe gets its own little sleeve. The idea is to let the foot work naturally inside a shoe, from the heel through to the toes. A thicker cuff keeps the sock comfortably in place and cuts down on chafing.

Each toe is wrapped in fabric, which helps wick moisture away, useful on trail runs, ultra races and hillwalks where damp feet lead to blisters. With the toes spread and separated, you also get better balance and feel underfoot.

They are made for walkers and runners. Castleberg Outdoors, who have sold them for years, rate the extra protection between the toes and the comfort on long runs.