Kia ora,
I'm a podiatry student and an avid fan of barefoot shoes and toe socks. I'd been using Injinji toe socks for some time until I saw my cousin wearing some new toe socks I hadn't seen before, Creepers. I asked her about them and who knew they were made here in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with Merino wool. I bought a couple of pairs and have now completely replaced my "sock wardrobe" with all three lengths in the Creepers Core Collection.
The socks are incredibly soft, made with Merino wool, and moisture-wicking prevents blisters in between my toes while running. The toes allow my feet to splay naturally in my barefoot shoes. The socks haven't seen an extreme amount of use yet, so the jury is still out on durability, but from my initial assessments, they are strong and excellently made. They are also thicker than my old wool Injinji toe socks, so another bonus.
However, I find the elastic on the crew-length socks slightly tight on my legs, but nothing different from any other brands. Also, I would be interested in a 100% Merino wool option in the future, as these socks are the only items in my wardrobe containing petroleum-based synthetic fibres. I understand the limitations of working with wool, but perhaps replace the acrylic with more wool and maintain the spandex to hold the sock's shape?
Regardless, these are my favourite socks of all time, and I recommend them to everyone, especially those interested in running and barefoot shoes. I would love to sell them one day in my podiatry clinic. They are excellent socks, and I will be continuing to slowly build up my collection of Creeper socks.
Ngā mihi nui for all the hard work you've put into these, Shaun. They are greatly appreciated.