CHOOSE WOOL OVER COTTON FOR SUMMERTIME SOCKS

Overly-moist feet can be frustrating and embarrassing, especially if they start to stink. So, why must your feet sweat so much? “Interestingly, our feet have more sweat glands per inch than anywhere else in our body and each foot contains a whopping 125,000 sweat glands,” says Danielle DesPrés, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and instructor in the department of medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City.

 

Dr. Danielle DesPrés

 

Although cotton is one of the most common materials for socks, it’s actually one of the worst for keeping your feet dry because it doesn’t absorb moisture without becoming (and staying) soaked, says Dr. DesPrés. While it might sound counterintuitive, wool socks are your best bet for cool and dry feet in the summertime, as wool wicks away moisture to prevent your feet from becoming soggy and wet, she says. For sweat-free feet, opt for socks made from merino wool or synthetic blends.

 

Source: Lauren Krouse, Prevention [6/25/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News