The Worst Types Of Socks For Your Foot Health

Laureen Morgane via Getty Images Those holes can pose a real problem. Otherwise, if your feet already tend to sweat, “all you’re doing is insulating your feet even more.” Avoid socks that trap moisture. The right fabrics are important, because they “can wick away moisture and prevent issues such as athlete’s foot and nail fungus,” said Dr. Priya Parthasarathy, a board-certified podiatrist and partner at U.S. “Wool is a little bit better, but it’s usually thicker, so people don’t like to wear them during the summertime when it’s really hot.” She said that most people like to wear synthetic socks, which are a blend of different materials and are usually good at wicking away moisture. Holes in your socks “usually occur at the places that you’re stretching out the most, because that’s where your weight is being distributed,” Aiyer said.