Wearing shoes without socks is not good for your health

The trend of wearing shoes without socks is loved by young people who want to look stylish. Even though it looks cool and fashionable, the habit of wearing shoes without socks is actually dangerous for health, you know! How can? Check out the full explanation below.

What are the dangers of wearing shoes without socks?

Source: www.healthline.com

Not a few people are lazy to wear socks under their shoes. Apart from wanting to follow trends, there are also people who feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable when they have to wear socks.

Unfortunately, this habit can actually trigger foot odor. As explained by Emma Stevenson, a foot health specialist from the College of Podiatry, the average human foot sweats about half a liter per day, as reported by Reader's Digest. Without socks, sweat will stick directly to the insoles, causing dampness in the shoes.

Humid and hot conditions in shoes are a very favorable environment for fungi to breed. Over time, this can lead to foot odor problems to moldy feet and water fleas (athlete's foot aka tinea pedis infection) which makes your feet feel very, very itchy.

In addition to itching on the soles and between the toes, water fleas also cause:

• Cracked skin on the soles of the feet.
• Itching and burning sensation on the infected area.
• Dry and rough skin on the fingers and soles of the feet.
• Fluid-filled wound spots (blister) on the skin of the foot, which arises from direct friction with the material of the shoe.

The shape of the shoes can also cause foot problems

Apart from the problem of socks, various disorders of the feet can also arise due to the shape of the shoes you use. According to Stevenson, a shoe that has a pointed toe and a shoe slip-on the most common causes of foot problems.

You may have felt sore blisters when wearing certain shoes. Well, this is usually caused by the shape of the shoes you wear. Shoes that are pointed and too narrow tend to rub against the feet and heels more easily. The more friction, the more likely it is that blisters will develop on the legs.

In addition, the pressure from wearing narrow shoes can cause calluses and toenails to slide down, usually on the toenails of the big toes.

The habit of wearing shoes without socks can also cause bunions to form. A bunion is a bony lump that forms at the base of the joint of the big toe as a result of the big toe resting against the index finger bone next to it.

So, how do you deal with various foot problems due to rarely wearing socks?

One of the best ways to maintain healthy feet is to be diligent in wearing socks. This will help you avoid the problem of foot odor and blisters caused by direct friction against the surface of the shoe.

If you insist on wearing shoes without socks when you go outside, experts recommend that you spray an antiperspirant on the soles of your feet and shoes before using them. In addition, you can also place dry tea bags in your shoes overnight to absorb the damp air that can trigger foot odor.

After a day of activities without socks, wash and dry your feet immediately. Don't forget to scrub between your toes clean and make sure there are no residual germs and dirt stuck to them.

After that, immediately wash your shoes and give it about two days for your shoes to dry completely. This means that you are not encouraged to wear the same shoes every day. We recommend that you use other shoes that do not have pointed ends so that you feel more comfortable when you are on the move.