Walking Socks: Not Your Ordinary Pair!You may not have given much thought to walking socks, but they are more important than you think! Perhaps you've carefully selected your walking shoes by researching them, or trying on a few pairs to find just the right shoe. But if you throw on any sock, you're risking blisters and other skin injuries. According to The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, wearing the wrong kind has been linked to injuries such as blisters, accumulation of blood under toenails, infections and many other skin injuries. Whew! That's a lot of responsibility for a sock! However, if you are wearing socks that trap moisture around your feet, don't protect your feed properly or bunch and scrunch up, you're risking painful injuries to your feet. Here are the qualities to look for in a good pair: Synthetic material. A synthetic material instead of cotton is best. Cotton tends to trap moisture around your foot. It also loses its shape quicker and will bunch or slip around your feet, which can cause rubbing. A synthetic material will wick the moisture away from your foot and will hold its shape better. There are several brands of synthetic materials available, one of the best is known as CoolMax®. Crew or Slouch. There isn’t a particular style of sock recommended for walking. Runners wear crew style and they are great for walking as well. The slouch style can also be worn and is very comfortable.
Consider walking socks an investment in your feet. They do cost a bit more than an average pair, but you need to take great care of your feet so that you can continue to exercise and avoid painful injuries. You'll find they last longer, hold their shape longer and protect your feet better than an average pair. Now that's worth investing a few extra dollars!
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