Do I Need to Use Diabetic Socks?

If you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re probably well aware of the fact that any nerve damage you’ve already suffered can lead to a potentially dangerous loss of feeling in your hands, arms, legs and feet.

That’s why the use of diabetic socks is so crucially important: Hurting your feet but never realizing it is a very real possibility for diabetics.

And so some diabetic socks designs are extra-thick, and will reduce the chance of damage to your feet when the coldest winter weather hits. Most are also seamless and non-constricting.

But before you actually purchase a pair, take a few minutes to read up on the benefits and differences of each separate style.

What Type of Diabetic Socks Do I Need?

SoftStep™ Diabetic Socks

This is our most reasonably priced diabetic sock, although the feature you should really be focusing on is the sock’s full-cushion lining, which was designed for easy and pain-free walking.

These socks also have a low-profile seam in the toe area, to reduce unnecessary skin irritation.

These are fairly long socks — they reach all the way to the leg’s mid-calf area — and the non-restrictive top won’t cut off your circulation.

All in all, this is a fantastic general purpose diabetic sock … and it even comes in ankle length. [Learn More]

Seamfree™ Diabetic Socks

This thin and lightweight pair is a great choice for any diabetic who’s especially concerned about blood circulation loss or skin irritation of any sort.

The sock’s toe area, for instance, is completely seamless.

And because the top of the sock is non-ribbed and the exterior is made of nylon, the overall feel is very nonrestrictive and free of friction.

As with the SoftStep design above, the Seamfree socks are available in mid-calf crew or ankle length, and they can easily be worn as dress socks. [Learn More]

Seamfree Xtra™ Diabetic Socks

With a completely seamless toe and a nonrestrictive non-ribbed top, these lightweight socks are very similar to the Seamfree Diabetic Socks.

The major difference? These are oversize socks designed for larger individuals, or for anyone suffering from severe edema.

The socks’ thin and lightweight cotton interior makes for an incredibly comfortable fit and feel, and they can be worn with dress shoes or custom molded shoes.

They’re available in ankle-high style, and in a mid-calf crew style. [Learn More]

Healthy Soles™ Diabetic Socks

Do you find yourself occasionally having issues with overly damp feet, or feet that sweat excessively?

This is a very common issue for diabetics. And while the sweat itself isn’t actually hazardous, the possibility of fungus developing on the feet as a result of excessive sweat is a very real threat.

It’s also something that should be monitored regularly — at least once or twice a daily, if you’re out and about and walking.

The foot area of these socks, however, are constructed with something known as CoolMAX and Anti-Microbial X-Static Silver, which is specially designed to keep your feet sweat-free.

If you have problems with heavy sweating, a pair of these socks could be a lifesaver — literally.

They’re also made with a non-binding, less-restrictive top. [Learn More]

CoolSense™ Diabetic Socks

As with the Healthy Soles socks we told you about above, the CoolSense socks are designed with CoolMAX® Fiber technology, which is specifically engineered to keep your feet dry.

Simply put, the CoolMAX fibers work to wick perspiration away from your skin.

Naturally, that makes for a much more comfortable experience. But it also does the very important job of keeping dangerous fungi from appearing on your feet.

CoolMAX Fiber technology, you might say, earns its keep by allowing you to forget about the state of your feet, even if only for a short while.

These socks also feature a non-binding, mild compression top for even more comfort. And the socks’ toe box is entirely seamless. [Learn More]

CoolSense™ Silver Diabetic Socks