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7 Reasons Why Thousands of Runners are Hitting the Trails with Creepers Merino Toe Socks

Runners and hikers everywhere and ditching their regular socks for healthier, blister-busting more comfortable merino wool toe socks. Here are seven reasons why Creepers Toe Socks are taking over the trails.

1. The Lowest Friction

Our unique performance yarn with 50% ultra-fine Australian Merino wool gives you the natural super powers of Merino in a low bulk, lightweight sock of unrivalled abilities. Moisture wicking, fast drying, unbelievably soft and with a proven, low friction coefficient.  Have more fun on the trails, with fewer blisters and more foot comfort.

2. Zero Skin-On-Skin Rubbing 

Seamless, lightweight and moisture wicking sleeves for each toe that feel like they aren't even there.
No more skin on skin rubbing or cramped up toes, giving you the freedom to run or hike with fewer blisters and optimized foot function, feel and movement. Combine these with wide toe box shoes and you'll be floating over the trails like never before 

3. Perfect in Heat or the Cold Depths of Winter

Our unique lightweight and breathable stitch design leaves no bulk, no bunching and works with your skin to regulate moisture and temperature. Creepers actively help maintain homeostasis for the the perfect foot conditions on any adventure. From hot 100℉ days to an Antarctic blizzard, these socks have performed and delivered.

4. Support and Flexibility for All Day Fit

After 2 years of development, these socks are 100% adventure ready with technical features to keep you comfortable through streams and and the toughest downhill scrambles. With a secure upper cuff, a secure arch band and light compression throughout, you'll have all the support you need, without having to stop and adjust your fit.

5. Dry and Comfortable All Day

Merino yarn is not only soft, low friction and sustainable. Nope, it also absorbs up to 30% of it's weight into it's core while maintaining a dry-as-a-bone outer for that all day dry-skin feel. The kicker? Merino dries faster than synthetic yarns, making it the perfect match for mud, sweat and multiple river crossings.

6. Less Sweat, Less smell and Less washing

Forget socks that slowly get smelly, inflexible and as tough as cardboard. Creepers lock not only draw moisture away from your skin FAST but they are naturally antibacterial thanks to the natural properties of merino yarn. Going on an overnight hike? Hang them up overnight and go again.

7. Tried and Trusted Over Thousands of Miles

With 200+ 5 star reviews, these socks are have walked the talk. Physiotherapist designed and then ruthlessly tested in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Creepers merino toe socks have now been tested around the world on arduous through-hikes, brutal ultramarathons, and even the 100 mile Western States Endurance Run - without a change of socks.

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