Great Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks: No More Smelly Socks!

2022.06.10

Great Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks

Why Must You Wear Socks With Shoes?

When wearing shoes, always wear socks. Dermatologists say feet sweat easily, and wearing shoes without socks makes foot odor more likely, especially in the hot, humid summer, when shoes fill with sweat. Once the sweat breaks down with proteins, the smell becomes stronger and bacteria multiply more easily, causing athlete's foot.

How Do I Choose the Right Size?

Method 1: Place the sole flat on the floor and measure from the big toe to the heel.
Method 2: Estimate from the shoe size to find the best fit.

Are Odor-Control Socks Suitable for Kids?

Kids need odor-control socks too! Some children sweat more easily or are more active, and sweat can build up and cause foot odor! So odor-control socks are suitable for kids as well!

Is It OK to Wear Socks for a Long Time?

If you need to wear socks for a long time, bring two pairs to change into, so too much built-up sweat doesn't cause foot odor. We also do not recommend wearing socks to sleep, since wearing them in bed can compress the blood vessels in the soles and restrict circulation.

When Are Odor-Control Socks Especially Good to Wear?

Besides everyday wear, there are several situations when odor-control socks are especially good to wear. For example:

Summer: Summer weather is hot and humid and we sweat more outside; odor-control socks effectively absorb sweat.
When wearing non-breathable shoes: Shoes that are less breathable trap moisture around the feet, so odor-control socks absorb sweat effectively and help the feet breathe.
During more intense exercise: For example running, ball games, and other intense exercise, odor-control socks are needed to absorb the large amount of sweat from the feet.

Sock Care

Why are there many loose threads after turning the socks inside out?

Loose threads on color-block socks are normal! When making socks, if a color change is needed midway, thread ends are left for the later color join in the knit. This is not damage, does not affect how the socks work, and causes no discomfort when worn!

Why do the socks shed lint? Are they shedding fibers?

Natural cotton is a short-staple fiber that is twisted into a long yarn for weaving. With heavy friction while worn, the cotton yarn can pull and break, and the rubbed yarn curls into small balls. Toes sweat the most, so lint tends to collect on the soles and between the toes. This happens at first wear and is normal; it is not shedding or a defect in the socks!

How much the socks shed varies by person and by friction, such as walking or running, but after the first few washes and line-drying, the lint gradually disappears as the cotton yarn slowly contracts and stiffens, which is a trait of natural cotton yarn!

Why don't the [Walker Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks] work well for my child?

Besides the socks themselves, odor control also depends a lot on the environment! If your child wears leather shoes, boots, or other less breathable shoes, even breathable socks will have the feet stuffy inside the shoes. For children who wear less breathable shoes for long periods and sweat a lot, we suggest changing into two pairs of socks a day!

Does the "odor-control" in odor-control socks mean the socks don't smell, or that feet don't smell after wearing them?

Walker Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks use pure cotton that wicks sweat, breathes, and has a bacteriostatic effect. When worn, they help limit bacterial growth, reducing the chance of foot odor at the source. When bacteria and mold can't grow, odor is unlikely even under favorable conditions.

How do I wash and care for [Walker Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks]?

We suggest turning the socks inside out, putting them in a laundry bag, and washing with ordinary mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or fabric softener, which can cause color bleeding and worsen moisture-wicking performance.
After washing, simply line-dry. Do not use a dryer, because cotton yarn curls and shrinks with heat.
For storage, fold socks flat in half and avoid rolling them, which can stretch the cuffs over time and tire the elasticity.

How long does the odor-control last on [Walker Kids' Odor-Control Functional Socks]? How can I fix socks that have gone stiff?

Actual lifespan depends on each person's sweat level. Socks are worn next to the skin, so for hygiene we suggest changing them daily. Socks are consumables; we suggest replacing them after about 10 months to 1 year of use.

If after a while the socks feel stiff and the odor-control weakens, it is because the socks have absorbed sweat, oil, and skin cells that clog the cotton fibers. Soak the socks in warm water for 5-10 minutes with a suitable amount of ordinary detergent and rub them, which can help clear the clogged fibers.

Build the habit of putting socks on correctly, to protect the socks and for more comfort.

Step 1. Choose the right sock size.
Step 2. Keep feet dry; moisture creates friction with the socks and hampers putting them on and taking them off.
Step 3. Hold the sock with the front facing up, put your hand into the leg, and open up the toe area.
Step 4. Hold the cuff with both hands, place the foot flat inside, and slowly pull the sock up to the right height.

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