12 Best Socks for Sweaty Feet, According to Podiatrists

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or a calf-length crew sock, you wear—in addition to your or walking shoes of choice—matters a lot.And no, it's not just about mitigating foot odor (though no one wants smelly feet) or preventing athlete's foot.

Wearing the right socks is also important for your foot health—especially if you have , a condition that causes excessive perspiration. “If the excess sweat remains against the skin, it encourages overgrowth of germs like bacteria and fungi,” board-certified podiatrist of Sacramento Foot and Ankle Center tells Glamour. “Wet skin is also more easily damaged, which can lead to blisters and infection," not to mention painful chafing.As for what makes a sweat-ready sock?

According to multiple podiatrists that Glamour polled, these are the features you should be looking out for:From running socks you can get on Amazon to classics adored by hikers and comfy picks for daily wear with , these are the best socks for sweaty feet, according to podiatrists and editors who've legit sweated in them for hours (just so you don't have to).All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.

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