Injinji Wool Liners Only?

[OPN1101]

Considering using Injinji wool liners without another sock on top. Both a weight saving and, since I'll be on the Camino in summer, less heat & sweat for my feet. Anyone have experience using just a liner?

 

[trecile]

Yes, I've used one of the lighter weight Injinji socks solo.

 

[dreaming]

I have wide feet and have trouble getting shoes to fit. I have worn ininji sox solo but not by choice. I purchased New Balance shoes with vibram soles in my size however they weren't big enough. I had worn this size in New Balance runners for years Previously I wore ininji sox and merino wool.sox with my runners on two caminos.

I ended up giving away my merino wool sox this time. The ininji sox x2 survived until I got home but I was happy to throw them in the bin. They were thin and mangy after five weeks . I met a german woman who wore them solo with her runners but she was only walking for a week.
Personally, I would just wear a thin pair of merino wool sox if in the same situation.
I still had a blister near my big toe but less blisters overall interestingly because my precious foot had less room to move. Despite that I preferred the larger runners.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I have a pair of wool Injinji toe socks I have never worn, but I thought they were full socks, not liners. Do they sell two thicknesses?

 

[Kirkie]

On Thursday I saw a pair of injinji socks, worn inside injinjinshoes! A Dutch visitor to the Dublin St James information centre. Jealous? Yes.

 

[OPN1101]

Yes, I've used one of the lighter weight Injinji socks solo.

How were they? Would you recommend using them solo?

 

[OPN1101]

I have a pair of wool Injinji toe socks I have never worn, but I thought they were full socks, not liners. Do they sell two thicknesses?

Yep, liners and full socks: https://www.injinji.com/hiking-socks.html

 

[GaryRobArms]

It didn’t work for me. The Ininji socks wore through very quickly at the points that rub in the shoe. Less than a 100 km. I get pretty good mileage if I wear them inside a non-ininji sock. Currently at about 700 km and just starting to show some wear points. Might not be the same for you, as I have bunions and that creates some different wear points.
A related point: I bought mid weight of both and next time I am going to risk lightweight of both. On the colder nights, mid weight socks are just taking too long to dry on the Camino I’m currently on.

 

[WayWalker]

I'm looking for the same info. I have worn the liner inside wool socks and it keeps me from toe blisters which I am prone to. I'm seeing a lot of wool injinis and wonder if they alone would do double duty. I'll be walking the Primitivo in late summer.

 

[jpwu]

Considering using Injinji wool liners without another sock on top. Both a weight saving and, since I'll be on the Camino in summer, less heat & sweat for my feet. Anyone have experience using just a liner?

I use only that, the coolmax.

 

[Pathfinder89]

Yes, it can be hot in the summer. It really depends if you will have a combination of socks (Injinji liners) and shoes that will prevent blisters and sore spots. That’s what will count. I have used Injinji liners and a thin no-show ankle sock and this combination has been great for me even in the hot summer days. Try out your combination and see how it goes.

 

[WayWalker]

Considering using Injinji wool liners without another sock on top. Both a weight saving and, since I'll be on the Camino in summer, less heat & sweat for my feet. Anyone have experience using just a liner?

I just ordered some Creepers. Anxious to field test.

 

[Maxsmart]

Considering using Injinji wool liners without another sock on top. Both a weight saving and, since I'll be on the Camino in summer, less heat & sweat for my feet. Anyone have experience using just a liner?

I wore only the thinnest injinji liners with my hiking boots for the entire Frances. I never got a blister. I trained in them for 8 months before I went. I have foot and ankle problems that require a close boot and tight ankle support. Thicker socks are painful and make my ankles wobble. They do wear out, but I found them in hiking stores along the way. Super easy to wash, and just hung them off my pack to dry.

 

[OPN1101]

I just ordered some Creepers. Anxious to field test.

Was looking at those and Point6. I think I'm going with the Point6 since they are made in the US and they have a lifetime warranty. Let me know how you like the Creepers!

 

[brian560]

Considering using Injinji wool liners without another sock on top. Both a weight saving and, since I'll be on the Camino in summer, less heat & sweat for my feet. Anyone have experience using just a liner?

They'll wear out. I use Injinji coolmax liners with good quality ankle socks over them when wearing trail runners. No blisters and the outer socks take the wear.