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A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $36 (for a 3 pack) Great for: Yoga or wearing with a pair of Vibram Five Finger shoes. The good: These are some of the best athletic toe socks on the market. The bad: They feel a little thinner than standard athletic socks. Rating Variety/Appearance: 8/10. They come in 3 colors, none of which are very flashy. However, they all look good because of their sharp design and customized look. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Everything about these socks screams comfort! The top of the sock is designed to fit comfortably around your ankles and not pinch of squeeze. Directly under that there is a patch of ventilated mesh to allow fresh air to get to your feet and really help them breathe. Lastly, the toe spaces are properly sized and stretchy allowing for maximum comfort. Quality/Durability: 10/10. The thinness of the socks had me worried that some durability would be lost, however that was not the case. These socks have lasted me about 2 years now and still look and feel great. Value: 10/10. This is the go to brand for anyone looking for athletic toe socks. While they are pretty expensive they last long enough to make that investment worth it. Other: 10/10. Most Vibram owners do one of two things: go sock-less or buy some Injinji socks. When you go sock-less you realize really quick just how fast your shoes can and will get dirty and smelly. The fact is that it is a lot easier (not to mention faster and cheaper) to clean these Injinji socks than try to clean your Vibrams. Overall: 48/50. Verdict: This is truly a great pair of socks. Anyone with Vibrams should own a pair or two. As for other people, I also think they work great for yoga or to wear in standard shoes just to have more "wiggle room". The decision to buy for just those reasons then turns into are you willing to spend the money (because quite frankly the cost is the worst thing about this product). I personally don't think anyone would be upset if they purchased these socks though. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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