At a time when the fashion is for pants that reveal the ankles and jeans that are "rolled up", that is to say on which we make a falsely neglected outer hem, it is not good to wear socks. And yet, going barefoot is not good for your health, according to a study carried out by the School of Podiatry in London. Experts have indeed observed an increase in fungal infections (which are caused by a fungus) in young men accustomed to wearing their shoes without socks, in particular in those aged between 18 and 25 years. The podiatrist Emma Stephenson who participated in the research explains to the BBC (it's not very appetizing, you will have been warned):"Feet sweat on average the equivalent of half a pint (i.e. 25 cl ). Too much humidity and heat can lead to fungal infections such as athlete's foot [mycose du pied, ndlr] .
And the consequences can be more serious than you think. “The worst case I have observed is that of a 19-year-old young man who worked in a car wash. His feet were sweating profusely and he had Trench Foot “, continues the podiatrist. This disease, which as its name suggests affected the soldiers present in the trenches during the First World War, is characterized by a painful sleepiness of the foot and the appearance of edema. The solution ? Invest in a pair of breathable shoes (preferably with a waterproof membrane) or spray the inside of your sneakers or moccasins with antiperspirant. But let's be honest, the best thing is to simply take the socks out of the closet (some sequined or with original patterns can give a pretty cool quirky look!). On good terms…
