Why do you always have to wear socks?

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Ever wondered why wearing socks is so essential? Socks not only provide comfort, but also play a crucial role in protecting your feet and improving hygiene. They help prevent blisters, absorb sweat and ensure proper temperature regulation. In this article, we will discuss the main reasons why socks are an essential part of your daily outfit and the benefits they provide for your overall foot health.

  • Waarom sokken dragen?
  • Waarom sokken dragen?
  • Waarom sokken dragen?

Why You Should Always Wear Socks with Your Shoes: 6 Important Reasons

  • Socks are an essential part of our daily outfit, but why are they so important? Whether you wear a trendy sneaker, a classic shoe or even a pair of boots, wearing socks plays a crucial role in your comfort and health. Especially in the summer, we sometimes want to skip socks and leave them in the closet because it is much too hot. But not wearing socks with your shoes is not good for your feet for several reasons. In this article we explain why you should always wear socks and what benefits they offer for your feet. Your feet carry you all year round, day in day out. It is therefore important to take care of them.

1. Wearing socks = Preventing blisters and chafing

  • Without socks, your feet come into direct contact with your shoes. This can lead to friction, which in turn causes blisters, especially if you walk or exercise for a long time. Sweat also makes your skin more likely to chafe against your shoe. Socks form a protective layer that reduces friction and thus reduces the chance of painful blisters. They ensure that you stay comfortable, no matter how long you are on the road.

2. Wearing socks = Hygiene and sweat absorption

  • Your feet contain thousands of sweat glands that produce moisture throughout the day. This moisture can build up in your shoes, leading to unpleasant odors, stinky feet, fungi, infections and a breeding ground for bacteria. This is especially the case when the shoes are made of non-breathable material, which means the moisture in your shoes cannot be absorbed. The more you sweat, the bigger this problem becomes. In addition, the inside of your shoes will also become dirty and filthy due to sweat. We can therefore state that wearing shoes without socks is bad for the health of your feet.

  • Socks, especially those made of breathable materials such as cotton, bamboo or wool, absorb moisture and sweat, ensure moisture drainage and keep your feet dry and fresh. This not only helps against unpleasant odours and smelly feet, but also against fungal infections such as athlete's foot or toenail fungus. That is why it is unwise not to wear socks in your shoes.
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3. Wearing socks = Support and comfort

  • Wearing well-fitting socks provides extra comfort and support to the feet, especially around the arch and heel. This is especially important during sports or long walks. Wearing socks with a light compression can also improve circulation and reduce fatigue, which is ideal for people who spend a lot of time on their feet.

4. Wearing socks = Warmth and insulation

  • On cold days, socks are essential to keep your feet warm. Your body loses heat quickly through your feet, especially in cold weather or on cold floors. If you don’t wear socks, you will suffer from cold feet much faster. And when your feet are cold, it gives a general feeling of discomfort and you can’t get warm. Warm socks, such as woolen or thermal, help regulate your body temperature and protect you from the cold. They help keep your feet warm.

  • There is an even more special way to make square sock packages, which stay together much better so that you can store them even easier. The start is to lay the socks on top of each other in a cross shape. On Youtube you can find videos how the further folding into a square package that stays together works.

5. Wearing socks = Preventing skin problems

  • Wearing shoes without socks can lead to skin irritation, blisters and calluses. The hard inside of shoes can rub against your skin, which can eventually lead to cracks and painful areas. Wearing socks softens this effect and prevents the build-up of calluses or other skin problems such as cracked heels.

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6. Wearing socks = Protection against dirt

  • When you walk barefoot, your feet get dirty from dust and other dirt that is on the ground. This dirt is not good for anything. Socks help protect your feet from the dirt.

Wearing socks = Changing socks

  • Wearing socks is much more than just a fashion choice. They protect your feet, provide comfort and prevent various health problems. Whether you are looking for more hygiene, comfort or protection, wearing the right socks can make a world of difference to your overall well-being. In short, wearing socks is good for you. At Julien Deluxe we have a wide range, for both men and women. We have plain ones, but also with prints that are more than worth showing off, socks made of bamboo or Egyptian cotton and much more.
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Still not wearing socks? Then pay attention to these tips:

  • • Spray your feet with foot deodorant before putting on your shoes
    • Don't wear the same shoes every day, but change them regularly
    • Let your shoes dry for at least 48 hours after wearing
    • Put newspapers in your shoes to absorb excess moisture
    • Wash and dry your feet daily, and extra carefully if you have not worn socks for a day
    • Only wear shoes that fit your feet properly
    • Don't wear shoes that hurt your feet

  • Do you have any questions about choosing and wearing the right socks or would you like more tips about foot care? Let us know via the contact form or send us an email at info@julien-deluxe.com . Our customer service is ready for you and will answer your questions as soon as possible.

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