Socks for all the little piggies

The theory behind weird-looking toe socks is that they eliminate blistering by encapsulating each toe individually – they give it the fancy name of EPT™ (Enhanced Proprioception Technology). Toe socks are to feet what gloves are to hands.

This knitted sock is seamless and feels very much like cotton running gloves. The fabric is a bit coarse at first but settles in within minutes. The fabric weight is more like thin run/cycle socks; thinner than the cushion-foot styles that I'm used to.

At first, you do feel the toe divisions but within a few minutes of running they feel like... nothing, which is just the way socks should be. I think that the length of your toes will definitely affect fit.

I’ve run in them a few times now for one-hour long runs, on-road and off-road, with comfort. No issues, hot spots or discomfort. The rear tab effectively prevents this low-cut anklet from sliding down.

The price of this import is the only limiting factor to widespread popularity; I don't see myself rocking up at a race with six pairs of these. Maybe you just save your pair for really long trekking sections?

Model reviewed: Runner anklet
Size/colour: Small, medium and large / black or white
Fabric: 80% CoolMax, 15% Elastane, 5% Spandex (feels like stretchy cotton)
Price: R150.00
Available from the Complete Cyclist (Bryanston, 086 111 6230) or directly from Wayde Kennedy (082 902 4501)
http://www.toesocks.co.uk/