Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Let me offer something a little different in my review of these toe-spreading socks. Most reviewers describe whether the socks work for them in terms of relieving foot pain, controlling bunions, increasing their energy, or whatever. I won't address those factors. Like any over-the-counter product touted to have beneficial effects on the human body, "your mileage may vary." Just because one person sees positive results doesn't mean another one will experience the same thing, and vice versa. Instead, I'll say a few words about their quality and durability. After more than a year of nightly wear at about seven hours per night, and a large but uncounted number of washings, the socks have held up remarkably well. They have not stretched out at all. The elastic bands around the calf and toe areas are still as tight as they were when new. None of the stitching has failed, the toe separator loops remain firmly attached at both ends and there is no evidence of the fabric getting thin in the heel. This is impressive quality. Both my wife and I have had other socks wear out within a few months of light use, but these are still going strong. There are really only two signs of wear. First, the fabric has "pilled" quite a bit, with little knots of fibers all over the socks. It's purely a cosmetic effect. One could remove the "pills" if one wanted to, but it's hardly worth the effort. The other sign of their advanced age and heavy use is that the toe separator loops have permanently compressed a little bit, thus slightly reducing the amount of spreading they provide. Based on more than a year of use, these socks have proven to be exceptionally durable and of very high quality. You may or may not choose to buy them based on whether you believe they will benefit you or not. But if you decide to go for them, you need not have any questions about whether they will hold up to regular use. In my experience, they definitely will.