PODIATRISTS RECOMMEND WOOL SOCKS FOR WINTER

It might seem obvious, but socks are the first step to keeping your tootsies toasty in the winter. But no two socks are created alike, and some materials are better than others. "You want to look for materials that keep your feet warm but also don't trap sweat, so avoid standard cotton if your feet sweat easily," Emily Splichal, DPM, MS explained. "One of the most sought after materials for socks is Merino wool."

 

Drs. Emily Splichal and Stephen Pribut

 

Stephen Pribut, DPM, a clinical assistant professor of surgery at George Washington University School of Medicine, swears by wool too and also recommends socks made with polypropylene or Thermax™ materials.

 

Source: Chrissy Callahan, MSN Today [1/14/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News