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Just a quick note to mention that your socks worked well for me at Western States 100. I wore a new pair of CoolMax tetrasoks at the start and had planned to change socks/shoes at Foresthill. My feet were feeling good at FH so I decided not to make any changes. I ended up keeping the same pair of socks on for the whole run and ended up with no blisters, lost toenails, rubs or any foot issues at all. My crew was shocked to see how normal my feet looked at the end of 100 miles." |
-Steve Itano |
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| "I had surgery on my left foot 18 months ago that left my pointer toe fused and my big toe angled in such a way that the two rubbed constantly. I had never been plagued by blisters running until this and it had become a big problem. On a whim I tried a pair of your running crew toe socks and am hear to tell you that they have completely solved this issue. I found them comfortable from the start and have no issue with the ‘something’s between my toes’ feeling- the feeling goes away after 15 steps- Taking just a bit more time to put them on and line up the toes has kept them as long lasting as any of my other name brand running socks. If I ever hear about these becoming obsolete I’m buying 100 pairs to go along with the 8 I have now!!
Thanks
These are the difference between running and not running- a big deal indeed.
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-Steve Itano |
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| "250 miles blister free due to my Injinjis!" |
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| "I have about 40 pairs in my closet - about 6 weeks ago I finished a 250 mile run across Florida - Marco Island to Key Largo to Key West - over a 5 day period. I wore through 2 pairs of running shoes and used 2 pairs of Injinjis a day. After 250 miles, I did not have even 1 blister on my feet. In all of my running and ultra endurance events, these socks are my most reliable running partner. Thanks for making a difference with a tremendous product. I have a lot of pictures of the run on my profile - including pictures of my feet at the end - you are free to use any of them that you would like! I run for the Endurance Trust - a non profit that raises money and awareness for pediatric brain tumor research." |
-Matt Nelson |
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| "My feet were about the only part of me that did not hurt" |
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| "Hi: I just had to write...I received a pair of mini-crew Tetrasoks for Christmas, having never seen them before. Last week I made my first ever hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back up, of course). People who had done this trek all told me about the blisters, black toes and loss of nails. Ick! I wore my Injinji socks under a pair of wool hiking socks, and did not get even one blister! In fact, my feet were about the only part of me that did not hurt. :) Thanks for a great product! I will definitely spread the word." |
-Kim Girard |
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| " Wear my work socks with my dress shoes and when I workout" |
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"During the recent Sayre brush fire in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to really try and put to test my Injinji socks. When the fire broke out, our engine company dawned our brush gear and brush boots to prevent the spread of the fire. Many times before, my regular cotton socks would be soaked from my own perspiration from working long hours and I would develop blisters on the balls of my feet and bottom of my toes. When I switched to Injinji socks, especially during the Sayre fire, I didn't develop any blisters and I was able to continue fighting fires without any problems. We spent many hours and days fighting the fire and many times, we don't have time to change out our socks so many guys double up on the socks, but with Injinji, I was able to just use one pair for several days without any problems. I'd like to personally thank Jason for introducing Injinji to me not only for work as a firefighter, but also for regular use. I actually wear my work socks with my dress shoes and when I workout. For anyone considering Injinji socks, I highly, highly recommend it. Thanks again Jason. Godspeed to you and Injinji… Firefighter Mike, LAFD"
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-Mike
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| "Your socks are AWESOME!!!!!!!" |
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I wanted to let you know your socks are AWESOME!!!!!!!
I have just completed my 5th Trailwalker (100km Oxfam Charity Walk) in Hong Kong.
I saw your stand at the Gold Coast Marathon - and was intrigued by the socks.
After thinking about them for a while - I bought a pair to train in (Trek n Travel - Sydney)
I pleased to say after walking for 33 hours I got NOT 1 blister - my feet are normally very good but this was exceptional as this also was my longest time for these events as well (due to heat and injury of a team mate)
I have always worn Icebreaker socks - but no longer.
Thanks for an awesome product!!!!!!! Keep up the great work - can you introduce some strips and colours. Cheers |
-Melinda |
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| "I had no problems with blisters or even hot spots!" |
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| " I want to thank you for your great Tetratsok. I ran a road 50 mile ultra in October in regular running socks and was plagued with severe blistering on my left foot that required me to stop and perform minor surgery on my toes to relieve the blisters. Needless to say that made my race more uncomfortable than needed. So I decided to wear a pair of Tetratsoks in my next ultra, the Stone Cat 50 Mile trail race. Despite muddy and at times wet spots (ankle deep water) conditions I had no problems with blisters or even hot spots. I've purchased another 10 pairs to keep me going in my trail/road ultras in 2009. Keep up the great work and looking forward to continued good results with my Tetratsoks on.
Sincerely." |
-David Holt |
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| "No foot problems whatsoever!!!" |
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| "I know you guys know that your socks already rock but i thought you might enjoy a success story and my latest experience with injinji socks. I have been ultra running now for about 2 years and just this past weekend I did my 3rd 100 miler. it was called the ponyexpress100.org.
So for this race i was wearing the merino wool version. I went thru 4 pairs of shoes and never once even had to change my socks!! NO HOT spots, NO blisters, No foot problems whatsoever!!! Absolutely amazing. 23 hours and 2 minutes and yes those bad boys were crusty and nasty at the end but i could not ask for a better performing product.
I ended up taking 1st place and setting a new course record by 21 minutes.
Thanks for you passion and helping me to perform to my best ability." |
-Matt Ward |
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| "Blisters, Blackened & Lost Toenails... Never again.." |
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| "Never again. Never would I suffer from blisters again.
Never again. Never would I allow my feet to take such a pounding.
Never again. Never would I let my feet fall into such a neglected state during an outing that it would lead to the loss of nine of my 10 toenails.
Never again.
It’s become my mantra, ever since I ran a 100-mile race in 2003 and my feet were so covered with blisters I couldn’t wear socks for a week, and my toenails were blackened so badly they looked like I had taken a sledgehammer to them. For two weeks after, in a procedure that is probably even more painful than what I’m writing here, I would have to sit down at night, bite the inside of my mouth in agony and peel off toenail after toenail.
Never again.
Although my example is extreme, it’s presented for a reason. I’ve spent the better part of the last four years figuring out how to make feet blister-proof, how to ensure that the only toenail problem I ever have again is how to handle the torrent of compliments showered upon me for having such beautiful looking nails. Treating your feet with thought and care shouldn’t be something that you do after you’ve spent several hours hiking or running. Before any trail activity, you should sit down for a few moments and decide how best to ensure that your feet don’t end up taking a beating. Here’s are three simple things I’ve discovered as my feet have healed and now seemingly smile back at me following any trail race, run or hike I take.
Start with the socks. A lot of people would say start with the shoes, which is important, and is something I’ll deal with in a moment. But socks, I’ve learned, are maybe even more critical than the shoes. Why? I’ve always run, raced and hiked in good socks, made of the finest performance material that will wick the moisture away from your skin and dry out quickly. I was still missing the boat, though. It hasn’t been until the last year or so, when I switched to Injinji socks, where I have really seen a marked difference in the wear and tear of my feet. The concept behind these socks – for lack of a better term, they are “toe socks” – is simple. The creators of Injinjis look at your feet the way you would look at your hands. Mittens on a hand will keep your hands warm, but they offer poor dexterity (ever try to tie your shoes with mittens on?). Gloves, on the other hand, will keep your hands warm as well, but obviously offer fingers a much freer, a much greater range of motion. Your toes are the same. Toe socks enable your feet to perform naturally, without the unprotected friction, and heat and moisture buildup that will occur when wearing a conventional tube sock. The likelihood of blisters, hot spots, moisture buildup and neuromas can be greatly reduced by wearing toe socks. In my own experience, I’ve run 50-mile trail runs for the last year wearing Injinjis, and have yet to experience even the slightest blister.." |
-John Trent |
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| "injinji socks - and nothing else. PERIOD." |
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| "I had the pleasure to wear injinji socks the first time at my first 100 mile race (Rio del Lago) last year (2006) and had a very interesting experience.
The moment I put them on they felt great. I ran the first 67 miles and had no hot-spots or blisters whatsoever. Unfortunately, due the very dry trail, they were covered with dirt and I didn’t think of bringing any replacement. Because of that I had to use normal running socks for the remaining 34 miles.
I immediately felt the difference. It was just no comparison to the injinji socks. That showed clearly once I finished 100 miles and I had 3 open and 4 closed blisters on my feet since I changed socks.
Since then I always wear injinji and bring plenty of spare.
Thank you guys for such a fantastic product. ." |
-Jakob Herrmann |
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| "they are FABULOUS" |
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| "I just wanted to give you feedback on the socks. I wore them on my long run on Sunday and really loved them.. I had a mortons neuroma removed in my 20's and slowly the 4th toe over the years wants to slide under the 3rd and I am constantly getting corns and having to wear corn pads. I cannot believe the difference the socks make. They keep my toes from doing that. I guess I am not surprised as it makes sense but they are FABULOUS. Thank you for giving me a pair." |
-Kim Rouse |
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| "it gives me so much more feel" |
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| "i have been usin the tetrasock for some time now.
mostly when i race my motorycles. it gives me so much more feel. i also use the sock when i train and i've had no blisters since i started wearing them. you guys make an awesome product." |
-Cory |
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| "won't wear anything else!" |
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| "Hello. I am 80 years young and still nursing. I am constantly on my feet, and my daughter's friend gave me a pair of your Injinji socks. She never got her pair back, and then she proceeded to buy five more pairs for me. I love them and won't wear anything else!" |
-Hazel Colson |
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| "what a difference!!" |
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| "...for such wonderful socks! I, just by chance, saw your toe socks in
a sports catalogue and was immediately intrigued by them. I have
problem feet - bunions. I just cannot take the time right now to get
bunion surgery, and my toes suffer for it. I have long toes and the
one next to the big toe, which is now pushing inwards, is constantly
rubbing against it, causing blisters and major discomfort, just from
every day activities. Since I have bunions on both feet, it seems that
most of my toes are crying all the time.
My husband and I were planning a trip to Paris, where I knew we would
be walking our feet off. I needed some kind of relief from the constantly compressing and shifting toe separators I have been wearing
up to now. I purchased your socks from Sahalie and, WOW! was I
pleased with them! I have not known such comfort in years! Other than the expected fatigue from walking more than we are used to on a daily
basis, my feet sailed through our trip! What a difference!!! I wear
them ALL the time now. The only "improvement" I would love to have happen is more colors!!!." |
-Nettie Choderis |
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| "my toe nails would fall off " |
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| "Hello, My name is Melanie Girshick and I am from Brooklyn, New York. I am emailing you to say, "Thank you." I am currently in training for my 3rd marathon. I have been raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the past 2 years by training for various marathons ( you can view my website below). I have always run into one problem, blisters on my toes. I have gone through various running sneakers as well as every brand and every style sock you can imagine. I always end my runs with blisters on my toes to the point were my toe nails would fall off.
I was recently told about the injinji brand. I looked all over in various running stores and could not find them. I found your website and ordered 2 pair of the "Injinji Tetratsok Mini Crew Socks BLACK LARGE". I have been using them while in training for the ING NYC Marathon 2007. I have had no blisters! I am so excited to have a training season in which I have one less thing to think about. I have been strongly recommending the sock to my teammates. So, again, THANK YOU!." |
-Melanie Girshick |
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| "my toes don't fall asleep" |
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| "I just had to email you and let you know that the socks are great! I'm headed to buy more because as long as I wear them my toes don't fall asleep. I would only get a few blocks and my two middle toes would be numb. This is great, no kidding they really help." |
-Pauline Lapre |
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| "This socks changed my life (for real)" |
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| "Hi, I live in Argentina and I was looking for better socks for my sweaty feets (fungus between my toes). After purchasing a lot of different brands of materials socks I discovered the Injinji Toe Socks. Wow!. Is the only socks I can use now. Never again sweaty feets. This socks changed my life (for real)...and the people I tell this think I'm exaggerating.
I don't know why there are socks that are not Toe socks. Even the cost and the customs fees I have to pay to get in my country they really worth it!!" |
-Pablo Agostini |
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| " Amazing!!" |
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| "I just wanted to tell you how well your socks worked last weekend at the Spring Desert Ultra in Fruita, Colorado. I had never attempted this race before and was worried about the fine, red sand destroying my feet. I had seen a few of your magazine ads and decided to buy a few pair to see if they might minimize blisters. I ended the 25 mile version of the race with only 1 small blister which was amazing!! I'm not normally a letter writing person, but I really did want to let you know that I appreciated how well your socks work!!" |
-Gary Koppelman |
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| "As soon as I put on my shoes... WOW!" |
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| "Hello!
I have some awesome news. I am always interested in finding that "little something" that will help me with my performance and comfort level with my running. I mean, If my body is comfortable while I run then I find it much easier to get into the "Zone" we all enjoy while running. First thing, I AM NOT being pain or compensated in anyway to "push" this product AND it takes alot to get me to really "get into" someone Else's brand name. Yesterday morning I received the pair of Injinji Socks that I ordered a few days ago via the web. I have been very curios about them since I heard what the Ultra Marathon guys and gals said about them. I put them on and at first they were a little on the "different" side. but as soon as I put on my shoes... WOW! I can best describe it as being "Barefoot" I immediately felt that I had more control of my feet even though I had my shoes on. I wore them throughout my work day. Then I returned home for my evening run. I set out for a 5 miler that I do quite often. As I ran I just could not believe the difference. I felt things going on in my shoes that I was not aware of. Massive control in stride to stepping off of curbs running on gravel and the occasional jump to the grass as cars passed... They REALLY helped me. I ended up running 11 1/2 miles with MUCH less fatigue in my lower legs. It's really amazing. I would say, it is my opinion, if you are looking for that added "something" to help you be a better runner if through nothing but through a better understanding about what your feet are truly feeling, try these socks, your toes have alot to say to you! Have a good one, DC." |
-DC |
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| "I fogot to say I set a world record " |
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| "I would like to say how much I loved your Injinji socks. I recently won the Brno 48 hour race wearing them. It is the first time in a while I didn't
get a blister or have my skin battered off my feet! When I say I won the race I forgot to say I set a world record for 48 hours Indoors! 264 miles
plus!! I am an Irish International ultrarunner and will also be representing Ireland in world 24 hour championships in Drummondville, Quebec in July, 2007." |
-Tony Mangan |
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| "What a success " |
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| "I wanted to send you a note regarding my Grand Canyon trip. There were 5 of us gals who hiked to the bottom (Phantom Ranch) and back this past week. I bought a pair of Injinji socks for each of us to try out. What a success! Not a blister or sore toe from anyone. The girls loved them and since we’ve made to pact to tackle a major hike each year, we’ll definitely have them on our “must have” list. You have a great product and I wish you great success with it. !" |
-Paula Covert |
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