Against smelly feet in winter

Tips against sweaty and smelling feet in winter

24/11/2014

When temperatures drop and roads and roads increasingly freeze, solid and warm footwear is needed. But sturdy and weatherproof shoes in many cases promote perspiration. To counter sweaty feet, certain factors must be taken into account when purchasing winter shoes, as Thomas Brunner jr., Managing Director of syNeo® Cosmetics, knows. Which shoe provides the necessary well-being?

Eyes open while buying shoes
Flexible material provides the necessary freedom of movement, a profiled sole provides a secure grip in icy soil conditions. But the most important criterion when choosing winter shoes is a breathable fabric. By using inferior materials in the mass production of discount shoes it comes here even at normal outdoor temperatures to perspiration in the shoe. In combination with bacteria, this quickly leads to unpleasant odors and consequently to a general malaise of the person concerned. „Synthetic materials promote the formation of perspiration as well as tight footwear“, explains Thomas Brunner jr. „Closed shoes prevent sweat from evaporating and create a veritable sweating chamber. This leads in the worst case to skin irritation or fungal diseases.“

What helps?
Those who observe the following can avoid sweaty feet: First of all, shoes should be worn from natural materials such as leather. These are breathable, stretchy, tear and friction resistant, heat-insulating and supple and provide despite their robustness for the right feel-good climate on the foot. Also recommended are shoes with a breathable membrane that allow the sweat to evaporate to the outside, but protect against ingress of water and slush. In addition, it is recommended to change winter shoes daily and disinfect about once a week with a spray to give bacteria no chance of spreading. Even thin leather insoles provide a pleasantly fresh footbed. „Heavy sweaty feet are helped by high-performance deodorant antiperspirants, which are applied directly to the skin, preventing sweat production at the source. A synergistic drug complex reduces transpiration for up to two days“, explains the CEO of syNeo® Cosmetics. With these simple tips, nothing stands in the way of a healthy winter. (Pm)

Picture: Karin Jung