Seamless Diabetic Socks | Smartwool Socks

The purpose of wearing socks is actually to keep the feet warm, to absorb the moisture and sweat from the feet, to provide comfort, to keep your feet clean and most importantly, to make it easier to put your footwear. So as long as your socks can fulfil these functions and does not give you blisters after wearing them, they are good for you.

Out there in the market there are so many types of socks, which has got different functionalities. Knee high socks, slipper socks, toe socks, knee socks, heated socks, ankle socks, wool socks, thigh high socks, diabetic socks and many more.

Diabetic patients especially, need to have special diabetic socks that will protect them from hurting themselves without knowing it. Having loss the feeling of their feet makes the diabetic patients not able to tell if they have scratched themselves or got an injury, and that could lead to complications that eventually might requires amputation. Sometimes diabetics' feet might be swollen too, which requires larger fit socks.

Hence it is vital that diabetic patients wear very soft, seamless socks (irritation-free), which will fit their feet better and protect their feet from getting scratched and additional padding reduces friction and cushions the feet.

A few brands which foot-care.org recommends are: Aetrex copper sole socks, Smartwool socks, Therasock, Thorlo and Wigwam socks.

Value Buys
Low-priced anklet socks, bed socks, diabetic socks, firm support socks, and many more

Diabetic Socks | Smartwool Socks | Wigwam Socks

The Purpose Of Wearing Socks

Meet Our Podiatrists

Ask questions you always wanted to, regarding your foot conditions. Go visit our Foot Talk forum NOW!