No Matter What Socks You're Wearing, You're Not Wearing Enough
No Matter What Socks You're Wearing, You're Not Wearing Enough
A lot of people think that socks are just socks, right? Well, it turns out that if you're not wearing the right socks, you could be doing a number on your feet without even realizing it. Take finding the right sock size - as it turns out, this may be even more important than you realize! Here's some information about socks subscriptions, sock of the month clubs and how to choose socks that don't make your feet ache!
How many socks should you really wear?
If you’re wearing just one sock and you’re a man, you are doing it wrong. Even if you are a woman and think wearing just one sock is perfectly fine—you’re also doing it wrong. And yes, your toes do count in that equation. Whether your shoes have laces or not isn’t important—it doesn’t matter if you wear slip-on sneakers or oxfords with laces; no more than one shoe should ever be worn sans its other half.
6 ways to make sure you wear enough socks
Think socks are an afterthought? Think again. In addition to preventing blisters and sweating in your shoes (gross), wearing enough socks can help reduce friction and increase blood flow. Here are 6 ways to make sure you’re not leaving comfort on your laundry room floor
How the wrong socks can ruin your wardrobe
When you’re trying to pull together a great outfit, it can be difficult to coordinate more than one aspect of your look at a time. Sure, there are fancy pants that do all of these things and more, but when I’m in a hurry, I still tend to stick with what works. That said, if you don’t have a wide variety of socks in your collection (or on your feet), you might want to rethink your strategy and add more into rotation. But we’ll get into that later. For now let’s talk about why wearing different pairs of socks every day makes sense—and how doing so can transform your wardrobe for good.
The sock shopping guide
Even though socks are one of those items that most people take for granted, very few of us realize just how much variety there is when it comes to socks. For example, did you know that there are sock factories in almost every major city? And even among just specialty socks (like sport or dress), some hold up better than others and have designs available for all different body types. As with any product purchase, it’s worth investing a little time into your research before pulling out your wallet. By educating yourself on how to choose great socks—and then making sure you follow through—you’ll be enjoying more comfortable feet and potentially saving money over time.
Why we don’t wear enough socks
If you think about it, socks seem like one of those things that are essential to our daily lives: They’re in every wardrobe and are worn by people all over the world. And yet there’s so much we don’t know about them! For example, did you know that wearing just one sock actually helps regulate your body temperature more effectively than if you had none on at all? The reason is science-based: It has to do with how our bodies respond to external stimuli and how we experience tactile sensations. Wearing just one sock allows for more contact between your foot and shoe; using a cooling or warming based spray on each foot before slipping into shoes also improves temperature regulation. Feeling weirded out right now? Don’t be!
Other important things to consider when wearing socks
how they fit your shoes, how you pair them with shoes (cotton socks worn with dress shoes are a no-no), and what you do if you're wearing sandals or bare feet. No matter what kind of socks you wear or why, it's important to make sure they stay on your feet. If that means picking up extra pairs to keep in your pockets or car for when you inevitably lose one (or two) at some point during your day, then that's what you need to do. If there was ever a time where not wearing enough socks was an issue—other than in extreme weather conditions—this is it. At least these tips will ensure that wherever those missing socks end up, their wearers won't have to suffer too much.