| Wool socks are a smart selection for everyday use, | | | | can make your feet feel refreshed, instead of sore |
| no matter what the season. This may come as a | | | | and blistered at the end of the day. Many people |
| surprise to people that think of them for winter use, | | | | think of this when they are going hiking in the |
| as opposed to everyday use. The reason is fairly | | | | mountains or wearing winter snow boots, but don't |
| simple. Wool fibers are natural fibers that breathe, as | | | | think about pampering their feet with smart wool |
| opposed to synthetic fibers that aren't able to | | | | socks for everyday use. |
| absorb moisture or cotton fibers, which absorb | | | | Wool is also stain resistant, able to hold color better |
| completely, instead of storing moisture inside the | | | | than other materials and has built-in antibacterial |
| fiber and away from skin, the way that wool does. | | | | properties, which cuts down on foot odor. Because |
| If you want to pamper your feet, smart wool socks | | | | foot odor is caused by the organisms that grow in |
| lets your feet remain dry, and the wool fibers absorb | | | | sweaty, moist conditions, smart wool socks cuts |
| sweat and moisture, 40 times more than synthetic | | | | down on the moisture and sweat that causes these |
| polyester socks and almost two times more than | | | | odor-causing bacteria to grow and cause smell, |
| cotton socks. Because the sheep's curly fur produces | | | | besides the fungus that can cause foot and toenail |
| curly fibers, wool can function as an insulating material | | | | ailments. |
| that is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. | | | | Wool socks are the best thing for your feet, no |
| Smart wool socks can be worn year round because | | | | matter what time of year, because of the benefits |
| the feet will be cool and dry in summer months and | | | | that many people consider in the winter, but not |
| warm and dry in the winter. Because of the wool's | | | | other times of the year. Understanding the |
| insulating properties, your socks will keep your feet | | | | importance of socks that breathe, absorb moisture, |
| at your body's temperature, instead of the outside | | | | and provide temperature-regulated comfort help |
| temperature. Many people think about this fact in the | | | | many people understand how smart wool socks can |
| cold, winter months, but don't think about it during | | | | pamper your feet any time of year. |
| hot summer months, when your feet can get hot | | | | Of course, many horse owners may be aware that |
| and sweaty. | | | | wool is still considered one of the most high tech |
| They also have extra absorption and cushiony | | | | materials, no matter what new developments come |
| comfort, compared to thin polyester and cotton | | | | up in equine products. Wool blankets and saddle pads |
| socks. This additional, cushiony softness makes your | | | | are the best for eliminating friction and blisters caused |
| feet more comfortable and able to tolerate the | | | | by heat build-up and because of the wool fiber's |
| absorption of motion from daily walking, which can | | | | complex construction, it dissipates pressure points |
| cause sore feet. | | | | and keeps sweat and perspiration from building up. |
| Not only can you pamper your feet with smart wool | | | | The same is true in smart wool socks for humans. It |
| socks, but they are more comfortable, keep | | | | is a natural and affordable way to pamper your feet, |
| moisture-caused fungus like athlete's foot at bay and | | | | year round. |