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Athlete’s Foot might be Caused by Wearing Shoes Like Crocs

The weather is getting hot and the fashion shoes of Crocs are also beginning to flourish. It is easy to suffer from athlete’s foot if one often wears shoes like Crocs. Shoes like Crocs are designed with special exhaust fenestrae and the material is deodorant and antibacterial, said by dermatologist. Why it is not good to often wear shoes like Crocs?

Shoes like Crocs are plastic shoes and their soles air permeability is worse than that of cloth shoes and leather shoes. The construction and materials of shoes like Crocs make them easy to keep water that cannot be absorbed by the shoes. The hole on them can only keep the upper face of feet dry, rather than that of the soles. It is easy for feet to seat on summer. With the evaporation of sweat, the shoes like Crocs will be posted on the feet. The fungus will begin breeding if one often wares shoes like Crocs either go out or at home, causing athlete’s foot, nail fungus and other skin diseases.

To prevent nail fungus and athlete’s foot when wearing shoes like Crocs, here are some measures can be taken:

1. Don’t wear shoes like Crocs with barefoot

It is better to wear a pair of cotton socks that can absorb sweat to prevent athlete’s foot and nail fungus  infection when you wear shoes like Crocs.

2. Foot bath with salt water or vinegar

It is better to have a foot bath with salt water or vinegar that is useful for fungal infections prevention.

3. Don’t wear shoes like Crocs in the rain

It is better not to wear shoes like Crocs in rainy day, which can prevent mud and moisture from entering the shoes that can cause fungal infections.

The medicinal plant extracts and essential oils found in Athlete’s Foot No More that is developed by Forces of Nature are not only proven to kill the fungus causing foot and nail fungus, but also to stop further germination of the fungus. Using Athlete’s Foot No More also assists to repair damaged tissue and promote skin healing. Applying this product to your feet and toes will also help keep them smelling fresh by destroying bacteria that causes foot odor.