Before trying a five-toe sock, decide what you want to feel differently. Is fabric gathering across the front of your usual sock? Are you curious about having fabric around each toe? Those are useful questions. A promise of better performance simply because the toes are separated is not evidence.
Give each pocket a proper fitting
SOXPro Five Toe has an individual compartment for each toe. Position them before pulling the rest of the sock into place. Look for loose material at a toe tip or a pocket that feels stretched while the others sit comfortably.
Next, put on the same footwear you normally use. Toe pockets do not enlarge the toe box. A sock can fit well on its own and still need a separate assessment inside your cleats or training shoes.
You can choose grip without choosing toe pockets
Five Toe combines its toe construction with Grip:IN zones under the foot, elastic bands, and breathable materials. These features answer different questions: how the sock wraps the toes, how it fits the foot, and how it contacts the shoe.
SOXPro Classic offers a conventional toe shape with grip zones. It is a reasonable comparison if you want grip but have no preference for separate toe pockets. The models differ in more than one detail, so trying them is a personal comparison rather than a controlled experiment.
Make the decision while wearing them
Walk a little in the same pair of shoes with each sock. Pay attention to the space at the front and the fabric between your toes. The useful outcome is a specific preference you can describe, not a score for an unmeasured athletic benefit.
Review SOXPro Five Toe's construction and sizes before choosing. Keep the toe design if it gives you a fit you like; a familiar toe shape remains a valid choice.