OK, toe socks may look a bit odd. But on a long trail they can be genuinely brilliant.
With Injinji every toe is wrapped separately. That lets your toes move naturally and stops them constantly rubbing against each other – exactly the spot where annoying blisters can form after a few hours. Especially if some sand gets into your shoes too.
Especially for long distances and ultras we think Injinji is a very strong choice. And yes, putting them on takes ten seconds longer. But if that keeps you comfortable for hours longer, we think that's a fair deal.