Friday 11 September 2009

Toetoes are really comfortable.

Toetoes are really comfortable. They prevent toes touching each other and seem to keep the area between the toes dry so that the skin is now smooth.

I love to wear them because they are fun. My red socks with red sandels looks as though I've painted my feet. When you've retired you are allowed to be a little mad!.

Last year in the Himalayas I lived in my woolly hiking socks and gave some of the children a bit of a fright when I removed my boots. They are now worn through and I immediately ordered replacements.

Ruth Reeves - Retired

I now can't do without my ToeToe socks

I now can't do without my ToeToe socks they are amazing and the service given by the guys at ToeToe was outstanding kept me fully up to date on what was happening with my order.

The socks are great quality I bought some walking socks also for my friend and they are brilliant. Love the socks and Love Toe Toe cheers guys.


Michael Moran - IT Engineer

Monday 10 August 2009

My first experience of ToeToe socks ...

My first experience of ToeToe socks was a few years ago, when I was egged on by some of my relatives to try them out. Initially they seemed to me like weird types of feet clothing, which just seemed too out of the ordinary against the safe conventional socks I presumed I felt more comfortable wearing. The first pair of ToeToe socks I tried on were of a plum purple colour and at first they felt new and awkward, but as I walked and wiggled around in them, gradually my feet seemed to feel comfortable in them. This is due to the ingenious conception of ‘Enhanced Proprioception Technology’. Oddly enough, this allowed the socks to adapt to the shape of my feet, as well as permitting more freedom in movement. The material of the socks is generally made from high quality cotton and 10% elastane, which makes the socks easy to pull on and helps it to adapt to your foot shape as well as sustaining its form.

For example, during the winter, say December/January when it’s bucketing down with rain, you find that after a cold groggy day, you come home, take off your shoes, and then you have to peel off your unpleasantly damp socks. When I wore ToeToe socks last winter, I found that not only were they warm and snug, they felt as light and as airy as conventional socks. I also noticed that my feet weren’t dampened in the slightest, and this is because ToeToe socks lock in moisture within the cotton material, and keeps feet dry, particularly in between the toes and on your soles.

I experienced further positives from wearing ToeToe socks when I visited the city of Oxford and I noticed that my feet weren’t as sore, as I’d dreaded them to be when I returned to London. Usually, having worn “normal” socks after a long day, I tend to find I would get sore feet and my toes would feel worn. Yet when I wore ToeToe socks my feet felt perfectly fine, and this was due to the soft superb quality of cotton continuing to soften and comfort my feet throughout the day, which also prevented any unwanted development of cuts and blisters.

Admittedly, I don’t wear ToeToe socks all day every day, like a true convert. But, they are my essentials for when I’m travelling on a significantly long day trip and they are extremely helpful for when I’m working, which requires me to be on my feet for the majority of the time. I am happily recommending this product to novices who have yet to experience them, and I can assure you, they will become a worthy investment for your drawers.

Azize Bozkurt - A Level Student

Monday 6 July 2009

I am exceptionally happy about discovering this sock firm

I am exceptionally happy about discovering this sock firm. I found the speed of dispatch, customer service and web site excellent!

My right foot got very badly injured years ago in a car accident and ever since that time I have problems with chafing and pressure points on my foot. If I wear a sock with toes on it prevents the chafing and the pressure areas and thus no blisters! Wonderful!!

I wear two pairs over each other and then I can even walk in Wellington boots, which I have not been able to do ever since the accident 15 years ago! What a difference to be able to take the dogs for a walk in the forest at the back of our house without worrying about the mud on my boots and no chafing in the Wellingtons!

Love your product! Thanks for manufacturing this product and I hope you will be doing so for many, many more years.

Mrs. Elizabeth Schonborn.

Tuesday 9 June 2009

Tights are tight. Socks and shoes constrict the feet.

Tights are tight. Socks and shoes constrict the feet.The small ceremony of putting on the Toe Socks has reunited me with my tragically neglected toes, and the subsequent comfort of their separation is really notable. An extremely painful soft corn I'm ashamed to admit I developed between two toes has given up and gone for good. Bliss. (They're very good as slippers too).
Phyllida Law - Actress

Monday 8 June 2009

'Sports Light Runner' socks in a 15 mile run...

Jeremy Nottingham - Des Sables 2009
I used a pair of the 'Sports Light Runner' socks in a 15 mile run. It was the first time I had used TOETOE socks and so didn't know what to expect. They were a good fit and felt smooth and soft, both inside and out. As moisture had been wicked away very efficiently, even at the end of the run my feet felt dry and fresh.

They came up like new with no bobbling even after washing. Last week I used the 'Sports Runner' sock in a 23 mile fast walk over the Yorkshire Dales. They performed extremely well. With 'normal' socks I usually get blisters between my toes and on my little toe. This time my feet were in perfect condition. The socks were soft and offered good cushioning and ventilation. Again, after washing they have come up like new. Both really great products. Thank you.
Jeremy Nottingham - IT

Sunday 31 May 2009

I have just completed walking the Hadrian Wall Path...


I have just completed walking the Hadrian Wall Path in 5 days and feel that it may be useful for your customer service data collection to note that l cannot sing more highly about the above socks, worn throughout the whole walk.

I am an experienced both short and long distance walker and despite wearing all the appropriate gear l have invariably suffered from blisters, swollen toes, sore toes and toenails falling off. On wearing your socks my feet have come through with flying colours and l support your product fully.

Should you ever wish to include comments from a "very" satisfied customer, please do not hesitate to contact me and l would be more than happy to put forward a written recommendation.

Thank you Toe Toe you now have a very loyal customer.
Freddy Fuller - Experinced Walker

Friday 29 May 2009

I have never before tried anything that allowed such free, independant movement...

I have over the past few months been trialing your toetoe socks. As you are aware due to the nature of my work for mountain rescue and my outdoor hobbies and persuites, comfort, warmth and durability is essential in the clothes that i wear.

I am walking for very long periods of time sometimes in extremely cold conditions and have found your products in
valuable.

I have never before tried anything that allowed such free, independant movement of my toes and feet whilst
at the same time keeping them warm and also allowing them to breathe. When i have been wearing ordinary socks my feet feel very restricted, your toes seem squashed together and incapable of their full range of movement. Ordinary socks have also made my feet feel at times sweaty.

In contrast i have really felt a benefit from wearing your product. I am a keen rock climber in my spare time, i have always found other socks too restricting however with your produt i have been able to grip better with my feet and my rock climbing has benefited from this increased range of toe movement. I intend to replace my stock of old socks with your products as i feel uncomfortable now in anything else, they just feel too restrictive. I do think the lack of seems and choice of fabric enhances your products comfort further,there is nothing to rub or irritate your toes and they seem to keep your feet at the optimum temperature no matter what the weather.

In addition, i have worn washed and worn again your products and they have stayed in good shape. My number one product is definitely the black toe socks which are the most versitile and very hard wearing. I have told my collegues in the rescue team about our products and they are keen to try them, i cannot recommend them highly enough.
Richard Warriner - Mountain Rescue Team

Thursday 28 May 2009

I enjoy wearing ToeToe Socks especially when...

I enjoy wearing ToeToe Socks especially when I play badminton. They stop my 4th toes rubbing against my middle toes. I have advised lots of my customers who have toes that rub, that Toe Socks would be helpful and some come back to buy more.
Peter Sweiger - Bespoke Orthopedic Shoe Manufacturer

Wednesday 27 May 2009

USER EVALUATION OF TOETOE OUTDOOR EPT WALKERS SOCK

USER EVALUATION OF TOE-TOE OUT DOOR EPT WALKERS SOCK

Sock types:

  1. Terry Loop Weave
  2. Multiple Anatomical Location Weave

Both pairs of socks were worn for eight-hour periods inside Brasher Supa-lite boots and Inov-8 Terroc shoes.

Both pairs of socks had an excellent fit both on overall length and circumference. The fit of the individual digits of both styles of sock was excellent and no inter-digital discomfort was experienced throughout the evaluation. The main focus of the evaluation was:

  1. How the different materials at their anatomical locations performed according to functional requirements, and
  2. How the sock protected the foot.

The Multiple Anatomical Location Weave sock has a knitted contoured weave under the Calcaneus and under the Metatarsal Heads. The weave is in the form of a 3D effect. The 3D weave provides excellent cushioning under the heel and the metatarsal heads without an increase in plantar pressure (commonly found in padded/ cushioned socks) or increasing the bulk of the sock and foot inside the shoe. The midfoot weave is located proximal to the metatarsal heads and terminates at the location transverse to the medial cuneiform. The tension of the weave in this area was firm enough to secure the sock to the shape of the mid foot, securing the anatomical location of the sock. The distal tibial section was an even tension around the leg and comfortable without being restrictive. The main feature of the sock is feeling of mobility of the toes and the proprioceptive feeling of being able to feel each individual toe. This enhanced proprioception, I find very beneficial, especially when worn with lighter, flexible footwear (which is the trend at the moment)

The Terry woven Toe sock was a similar high quality fit, and displayed similar levels of proprioceptive feed back through the toes. The main feature of the Terry weave sock is the thermal properties. This is a sock for walkers who will require additional thermal protection for their feet and will suit wearers who prefer to use more rigid heavier footwear.

Overall the socks functions at a very high level of comfort and durability. The multiple weave variations are all located correctly and aid the protective function of the sock in those areas at most risk of blisters and lesions. The individual digits of the sock enable the toes to move freely and enhance the feeling of being “in contact with the ground.
Philip Rees - Biomechanics Engineer

The promotion of natural foot function...

The promotion of natural foot function is an essential principal of all foot healthcare products. As one of the UK ’s leading suppliers of gait assisted products, Langer UK ltd believe that, TOETOE toe socks offer significant benefits in promoting natural movement and function of individual toes compared to conventional socks. The separation of individual digits, offers the possibility of increased proprioception, ventilation, and biomechanical function, whilst creating an environment that reduces the likelihood of interdigital pressure and abrasion.
Philip Rees - Biomechanics Engineer

I wonder why?

When I first saw the ToeToe socks and was told that they improved body balance and foot function, I thought it was just a load of marketing hype. Having now tried them, I have to confess that I was wrong!

Running feels totally different when wearing them and you certainly feel much more in touch with the ground underfoot.

As I spend much of my time running in pretty extreme off road conditions, I really feel the benefit and am much more confident when running on rough ground.

What's more, they keep my feet warmer than traditional socks and I end my ToeToe sock-wearing runs with happy feet.
Edward Chapman - Ed&Phil Publishing


foot health benefits of toetoe socks

As well as the obvious foot health benefits of toetoe socks, the separation of the toes makes it much easier to take attention to the individual functions of the metatarso phalangeal rays for the rehabilitation of a wide range of gait and foot posture related problems, such as Achilles tendonitis, anterior knee pain and low back syndrome.
Richard Panell - Registered Podiatrist - Specialist in Sports and Musculo-skeletal injuries

Monday 11 May 2009

Toes are the Engine of our Feet

As previously posted Enhanced Proprioception Technology (EPT) which is introduced by TOETOE in sock design with separate toes works wonders. Separation of the toes no doubt bring more toe movement but I would like to look into what it means to move the toes more.

Toe movement is a result of the work of the entire foot structure inside the foot with all the joints, muscles, ligaments and bones. Like the entire engine is working continuously. We have around two hunderd thousands nerve endings which carry vital information to trigger mechanical actions. In order to keep the nerve endings alive it is crucial to keep the blood circulating all the time. To keep this magnificent complex structure alive movement of the toes is essential.

Friday 1 May 2009

Easy Foot Hygiene and TOETOE socks

Communal areas such as changing rooms, showers, swimming pools are the most common places to catch fungal infections which are caused by a number of fungal species. It is virtually impossible to notice that you may be picking up some else's skin from the floor which happens to have fungal infection.

There are 3 vital elements necessary for fungal growth which are moisture, warmth and food(dirt). As feet cramped in the warm, dark and sweaty environment of shoes or trainers, fungi multiply in this ideal ground very fast once feet are contaminated.

On the other hand, athlete’s foot also occurs in dry, flaky parts of the feet. Summer sandal-wearers suffer from this as a result as the sun makes the skin dry out, cause it to lose its natural protective oils; continues trauma from sandals contributing to the dry skin makes them more prone to infection.

TOETOE socks with its engineeered construction ensures that all 3 vital elements of fungal growth dramatically reduced. Separation of the toes with absorbant cotton maintains a dry environment by absorbing the excess moisture, as it stops the toe friction excess heat is not created and feet stay at optimum temperature, finally as the thin fabric fits perfectly to the contours of the foot there is no space for dirt to pile up. www.toesocks.co.uk

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Why do we have toes? Do we use toes efficiently?

Nearly every walking animal has toes.The toe, in humans the big toe or
hallux, is the last lever used to push off the ground
during walking.
Without that toe, the mechanics of walking would
be very difficult, and
not very efficient.


Our body design is determined by our evolutionary ancestry. We have
toes because our ancestors had toes. Although human toes
have
become shorter in our evolutionary history,there is no
reason to think
that they will disappear completely in the future.


So, how efficiently we use our toes? If you imagine for a minute that
you do not have toes, what do you think will happen? Most
people
answered me as they would loose their balance.


Wearing conventional socks as in all the toes squashed together, by
design, suggests that the toes neither need to be separate nor
move.
This is where we start working against the anatomy of the
foot.

Separation of the toes, like being bare foot is absolutely necessary for
the feet to fully function. TOETOE socksspeacially
enginered to work for
and with feet.Please see TOETOE socks
at www.toesocks.co.uk