Hello, my name’s Andrew and this is an easy technique you can use to put on Injinji toe socks in under ten seconds.

Background

Back in 2017 I switched over to using merino wool Injinji toe socks exclusively, because they were much more breathable and temperature regulating than regular socks, and also gave my toes lots of room to spread out, which was perfect for running and hiking in barefoot and zero-drop shoes.

But the one annoying thing was that, because of the separate toes, it would take twice as long to get them adjusted properly.

So I came up with this three-part technique to get toe socks on in less than ten seconds and here’s how it goes…

1. Scrunch

The first thing you want to do, especially if you’ve got a higher toe sock, is to put your thumbs inside and then scrunch the sock up, pulling the fabric toward you until you reach the separate toes.

2. Slide

Next, slide your foot into the front section and pull up the ankle of the sock, so that your big toe goes in first (it doesn’t have to be perfect yet).

3. Snug

Lastly, use your left thumb and right index finder to spread out your big toe and second toe, pulling the sock down around them and the repeating the process for the rest of your toes and then giving the sock a tug to remove any folds.

Scrunch…slide…snug…done!

As a bonus tip when you’re taking Injinji toe socks off, I usually just peel them away from my foot, so that they end up inside out, and then hang them on a rack, so they’re dry and fresh smelling the next time I wear them.

Conclusion

So that’s how to put on toe socks in under ten seconds, but if you want to learn more you can watch my full Injinji review, or check out my zero-drop transition video to learn more about barefooting.

Finally, if you have a question about Injinji toe socks, or barefoot shoes in general, let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading, catch ya next time. Peace!