Toe socks for skiing

[skeylargo]

I have Morton's Neuroma (inflammation/thickening of the nerve between metatarsal bones) in both my feet and found that wearing toe socks has made a huge difference in reducing pain - I just started doing that about a month ago. I guess wearing toe socks creates more space between my toes as opposed to regular socks that "squish" my toes together. I also use toe spacers but I don't think I would be able to put toe spacers in my ski boots.
The only wool toe-socks I found so far are Injinji. Are there others that I am missing? Can there be any issues with wearing toe socks vs regular socks for skiing?

 

[Philpug]

Can there be any issues with wearing toe socks vs regular socks for skiing?

I think you answered your own question...

...found that wearing toe socks has made a huge difference in reducing pain

. You struck oil.

 

[Jenny]

These toe spacers help me (not neuroma, though) and they're thin enough to wear in regular socks and shoes.

 

[skeylargo]

These toe spacers help me (not neuroma, though) and they're thin enough to wear in regular socks and shoes.

I have a SUPER WIDE foot. Most wide shoes don't fit me, even some shoes that are foot-shape (really wide in toes) are still too tight. Regular socks don't fit me well either, toe spacers do not fit in regular-cut socks.

Just found out that Icebreaker makes more anatomically cut socks, including ski socks.

 

[Philpug]

@skeylargo Out of curiosity. what boots are you in?

 

[Fuller]

Also this thread...

Toe socks for skiing?

I had foot surgery this past summer and my PT recommended toe socks to keep my toes from swelling. I've grown to really like the toe socks, and am thinking about trying them for skiing. Does anyone here have any experience with using toe socks for skiing? What do the bootfitters think (mine...

www.skitalk.com

 

[skeylargo]

@skeylargo Out of curiosity. what boots are you in?

Although I own two pairs of boots, looks like I will have to buy a new pair. After trying them on they seem to now too short and too narrow. I think my fee might have gotten wider/bigger since even my trusted hiking shoes seem to be too small now. My footwidth measures 94mm and one of the boots says that it has 100mm last but it still feels tight.
Need to figure out how to find a reputable boot fitter to get new boots.

 

[Philpug]

Need to figure out how to find a reputable boot fitter to get new boots.

Where are you located very well we can give you some direction there

 

[BLiP]

Need to figure out how to find a reputable boot fitter to get new boots.

A reputable boot fitter should be able to make more room in the toe box for you pretty easily. May be easier and better than getting a new boot. If you go with a HV boot, that means it will be bigger everywhere, including areas where maybe you don't need more room.

 

[skeylargo]

Where are you located very well we can give you some direction there

I am in Central NJ but I am retired so can travel to other states - NY, NH, VT. We also ski in Colorado (Epic Pass)

 

[Sibhusky]

Is Billy Kaplan still in business?

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[skeylargo]

Is Billy Kaplan still in business?

Billy Kaplan

Billy Kaplan is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Billy Kaplan and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

www.facebook.com

Not sure who Billy Kaplan is ....

 

[Sibhusky]

Not sure who Billy Kaplan is ....

A pedorthist and independent bootfitter in Pa. Used to be the absolute "go to" guy. But I don't live in the area anymore (used to live in Hillsborough.)

https://www.pedorthics.org/members/?id=10855233

That says the info was updated in August.

 

[Paul Lutes]

Probably nothing but ......

If your feet have suddenly increased in size such that none of your shoes fit any more, it could be a health related issue. Might wan to pursue this further.

 

[skibum4ever]

I have Morton's Neuroma (inflammation/thickening of the nerve between metatarsal bones) in both my feet and found that wearing toe socks has made a huge difference in reducing pain - I just started doing that about a month ago. I guess wearing toe socks creates more space between my toes as opposed to regular socks that "squish" my toes together. I also use toe spacers but I don't think I would be able to put toe spacers in my ski boots.
The only wool toe-socks I found so far are Injinji. Are there others that I am missing? Can there be any issues with wearing toe socks vs regular socks for skiing?

I have overlapping toes and wear toe socks at all times.

The only ski toe sock I have found is Injinji as well. Before I found them I experimented unsuccessfully with various types of toe spacers. They did not work in ski boots.