Best Antifungal Socks: Keep Your Toes Happy with Socks that Prevent Fungus

Fungal infections, especially on feet, are not an uncommon occurrence. With 250,000 sweat glands on our feet alone, they are a magnet for bacteria and a pool for fungus. One way to prevent and treat these infections is by wearing good, quality, moisture-wicking antifungal socks!         

Fungal infections thrive in warm, sweaty places, and infections like athlete’s foot is something you can’t escape if you aren’t wearing good quality socks. Regular socks hold moisture, thus making your feet sweaty, grimy, and more prone to these infections and bacteria. Instead, you need breathable socks that will wick the moisture away, keeping your feet cool and dry to prevent fungus from growing.  

The best fabrics for antifungal socks are merino wool, coolmax, olefin, drymax and polyester. If you play a ton of sports, or even just wear shoes for long periods of time where your feet get sweaty, consider these socks to avoid fungal infections. Always remember, dry feet are healthy feet!

Antifungal Socks We Recommend:  

Smartwool Men’s PhD Run Light Elite Micro Socks (also available for women) - $17.95

 

Smartwool's best-fitting, most advanced run socks yet, Smartwool packed years of testing, prototypes and running smarts into these socks. Featuring Light Elite cushioning in the ball and heel of the foot for ultimate shock absorption with minimal in-shoe volume, gender-specific mesh ventilation zones, and a virtually seamless toe.        

Stego StrideTec Ultralight No Show Socks - ON SALE $9.75 

An all-purpose, antimicrobial sock with premium, performance based yarns offering maximum comfort and moisture wicking capabilities. Proudly Made in the USA. Lifetime Guarantee. 

Thorlos Running Micro Mini Crew Socks - $13.99

 

Enjoying short but intense runs or going long distances on all terrains, in most weather conditions resulting in moderate to significant stress on the foot. Specifically engineered to deliver maximum protection and comfort in the critical strike zones for any runner prone to blisters, foot pain or discomfort. Constructed with THOR•LON® fibers for superior softness, resilience, durability, and moisture-wicking for drier, better feeling feet. Also featuring a low profile toe seam, a flat knit instep and cushioning in arch for a better fit. 

Drymax Run Lite-Mesh Mini Crew Socks - $12.50

 

The Drymax Running Lite-Mesh Mini Crew socks contain a dual layer moisture removal system that stays dry by moving sweat out and away from your feet. When you sweat, water is repelled by the inner hydrophobic layer to the outer hydrophilic Drymax layer, keeping your feet dry and comfortable. Other running socks rely on moisture-wicking fibers that use the slow process of evaporation. Drymax socks dry at the same speed as you sweat, keeping you on the road longer. Designed for mild to warm-weather days, Drymax Lite-Mesh Running socks contain Drymax Low-Density padding in the heel and toe to provide added cushioning without adding unnecessary volume in your shoes. Made in the USA.

 

Darn Tough Men's Vertex No Show Tab Ultra-Light Cushion (and Women) - $16.95

Less is all you need. Our Vertex Ultra-Light Cushion has the sleek feel of a super stripped down, lightweight running sock, but still delivers cushioning for miles of comfort. Naturally Antimicrobial: Repels bacteria and odor.

 

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