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[–] 4 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Many of them were probably wearing half or three quarter socks. Hopefully most, but even so, they’re almost never made of cotton or a material that actually handles sweat well.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (4 children)

    Wool is the material that handles sweat well.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Wool socks give me smelly feet, but cotton ones don’t. Wool is good for sweat in a survival scenario, because it can still keep you warm if it’s wet, but that’s the opposite of what I want for my feet in dress shoes in an office.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Gotta get the right wool blend. I have some that are intended to keep my feet cool so smell isn't an issue. Cotton is pretty horrible for moving moisture away from your skin

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

    Tbh, I’ve been given a lot of wool blend socks over the years by someone telling me that they’re perfect for daily wear (my sister's great), but my feet always end up grosser than when I wear 95+% cotton socks. It could just be me, but cotton is definitely my choice if I’m not hiking or something.

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