SOKKS socks guide

Foot odor is caused by bacteria that break down sweat — not by the sweat itself. The 3-pillar strategy: Moisture-wicking socks (bamboo viscose), shoe hygiene (alternating wear)...

Antibacterial socks inhibit the growth of bacteria on the sock — fewer bacteria means less odor. Two approaches: Naturally antibacterial fibers (bamboo viscose, merino wool) or...

It depends on the material: 40°C is the optimal temperature for cotton socks, bamboo viscose belongs in the machine at 30°C and not in the dryer. 60°C only for cotton and only for athlete's foot...

Every day—without exception. Even if the sock doesn’t smell yet, it has absorbed sweat, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Wearing them twice without washing shortens their lifespan and increases the...

Wearing sneakers barefoot can lead to blisters (skin rubbing directly against the shoe), athlete’s foot (a warm, moist environment), shoe odor (sweat with no buffer), and damage to the insole. The solution: no-show socks with...

Smelly shoes are a sock problem—the sock determines how much sweat and bacteria end up in the shoe. Bamboo viscose wicks away sweat and inhibits bacteria. Also: alternate your shoes,...

Bamboo viscose is the best choice for socks if you have athlete’s foot: it wicks away moisture (depriving the fungus of its ideal environment), has natural antibacterial properties, and dries quickly. Cotton is...

If socks still smell bad despite washing, bacteria have permanently settled in the fibers. The 4 most common causes: too low a wash temperature, a short wash cycle, fabric softener residue, or...