Not all Facebook ads are worthless. Particularly if they have to do with running.

We know how it works. You do a search and suddenly ads appear for that and similar items. Apparently I did a search for running socks and started getting ads for toe socks. Somehow in 16 years of running I’d never seen them. Shoes, yes, but not socks. How is that possible?

Anyway, I thought, “Why not try them. If what they say is true, I’m in.”

Guess what? What they say is true.

The product detail for the item in this blog’s featured photo promises this:

The ankle toe socks provide individual compartments for each toe, allowing for better flexibility and movement of the toes. These men’s toe socks reduce friction, cutting down on the risk of blisters in outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, traveling, climbing, cycling, gym, and training…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3HBVZWH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

More and more, these are the socks I run in, particularly for long runs. My main testing ground was the 39-miles for the Four Corners Quad Keyah Series in December. My toes were and are grateful. 

As the product detail says, you don’t have to be a runner to give them a try. If you try them, reply and let us know what you think.

2024 just got better!