Has anyone ever worn these things ? I am lucky to be in Florida but I may travel north for the holidays and am not ready to be stomping around in the snow and ice barefoot. I would imagine that takes time to acclimate too. Anyway all the shoe marks are long gone from my toes and they have spread out. It did take a long time for that thick skin in the knuckles of some of my toes from being pressed on the roof of to go away. I also think these socks would prevent toes from being squashed all together and that permanent formed to the shape of a shoe that happens to feet. Anyone ever wear these socks , what did you think ?
Actually, a lot of the time you just grit your teeth together and tough it out, as you push forward. You can't really acclimate to snow and ice past a certain threshold, freezing your tissues is going to damage them, no matter how you're trying to look at it. Just like walking on burning hot surfaces, only at the other end of the temperature spectrum. No idea about those socks. Are they waterproof/insulated? 'Cause if not, you're going to have some very interesting time wearing them in sub zero weather, when the snow around your feet is melted by your body temperature, and the material of the socks then absorbs all the resulting VERY cold water. Now mind you, ice water will make your body temperature PLUMMET in the affected area. If you then let the wet socks freeze around your feet, your feet are likely going to be in trouble. So, unless those socks were designed to handle the arctic, I'd advice against relying on them alone. Especially if you are staying outdoors for any extended periods of time.
I had a pair made from wool, they were fashionable a few years ago here.. They just made in between my toes sore! If your going to look after your feet, so you have no problems! In freezing temperatures then you have to wear waterproof and warm footwear..a lot of out door sport retailers have light, kid skin shoes now, they don't squash your feet.. Look after your feet! Chill Blaine pain is awful and potentially damaging! Have you thought of making your own?
i don't think even the worst shoes would do permanent damage to your feet if you're just wearing them outside during a holiday trip. but no, i don't see how those socks would really make any difference.
Honestly, I'd go for some free firm "barefoot" type shoes or moccasins that were well waterproofed. I wear snow boots in snow, but loose and with thick socks. Frost bite sucks. I got it when I was small.