Do Active Dry Socks completely eliminate blisters?
A. Socks are not the only cause of blisters, so no sock manufacturer should make the claim they can prevent 100% of all blisters. Blisters caused by socks usually develop because the socks do not fit right or they become wet. Moisture changes the slipperiness or stickiness (coefficient-of-friction) of the skin, sock, top of the insole and the inside lining of a shoe. Blisters form when the skin rubs, sticks or slides too much inside the sock. In addition, skin tends to soften when it remains wet making it much more vulnerable to blisters. You’ve probably noticed how your skin softens after taking a bath, shower or swim.
