Reason 1: Toe socks protect against blisters
How blisters develop
Blisters on the foot occur when friction, pressure and moisture get together.
What can you do about it with toe socks?
Step 1: Bind the moisture
Only one thing helps against humidity: sweating less and regulating the humidity.
That sounds easier said than done. But why do people sweat in the first place? Sweating is the body's reaction to too much heat. The body excretes water in the form of sweat, which then evaporates on the skin. This cools the body - normally.
In closed shoes, however, the sweat does not evaporate and the foot is not cooled. What does the body do in response? It sweats eve more.
In conventional socks, the sweat on the toes stays where it is: on the skin. In toe socks, the sweat is first absorbed and then bound in the fabric.
Step 2: Get rid of the friction
In the case of toe socks, of course, we mean the friction on the toes. But what is actually rubbing? In most cases, moist skin rubs against moist skin: toe against toe. In addition, there are the corners of toenails, the callus of another toe or even a crumb of sand that gets lost in the shoe.
Toe socks put an end to friction. Each toe gets its own home made of a small fabric sleeve. It acts like a second skin and protects from the friction.
Step 3: Ensure less pressure
Yes, you read that correctly: you have to take care of less pressure yourself. Make sure you wear suitable, comfortable shoes with plenty of room for your toes. Your toes are the fingers of your foot. They need this space to be able to perform their tasks. Treat yourself to barefoot shoes.
Barefoot shoes are ideal for your feet - because they offer plenty of space and freedom of movement.