MERINO WOOL BEATS COTTON FOR HIKING SHOES
posted: Nov. 19, 2019.
What makes a good pair of hiking socks? For starters, they cannot be cotton: "It's the worst fabric to wear during any kind of exercise because it holds in the moisture, and that wet fabric is not only uncomfortable but increases the risk of blisters," says Suzanne Fuchs, DPM, a podiatrist and ankle surgeon in Palm Beach, Florida.
Dr. Suzanne Fuchs |
Instead, opt for a moisture-wicking material, which will "keep your feet dry when you sweat or when it rains or snows," explains Dr. Fuchs. Your best bet? Merino wool, which is the best at regulating the temperature of your foot, she says.
Source: Gabrielle Kassel, Shape
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.