Dr. Foot Silver Protect Antimicrobial Ankle Toe Socks

Dr. Foot® Silver Protect ankle socks – antimicrobial toe socks for protection at work and in everyday life

Knitido Dr. Foot Silver Protect® toe socks protect your feet from bacterial and fungal infections as well as foot odor. Effective thanks to a secure cotton thread with a silver core.

The advantage of toe socks over conventional silver socks and chemical products: the thread works throughout the entire wearing time even in the places conventional socks can’t reach. The silver remains in the cotton thread of the sock and becomes effective only through direct contact with the outer shell of germs, i.e., only when it lies on the skin.

The benefits at a glance:

• certified antimicrobial effectiveness, e.g., against athlete’s foot and nail fungus and effective against foot odor
• long-lasting effect
• works especially where conventional socks fail: between the toes
• simple and safe to use in everyday life and at work : put them on in the morning and you’re good
• made of 87% cotton, boil-proof, washable up to 60°C

How Dr. Foot Silver Protect toe socks work:

Heel, toes, and the spaces between the toes are particularly susceptible to germs. That’s why we’ve incorporated a cotton thread with a silver core at the forefoot and heel. On contact, the thread breaks down the outer shell of pathogens and kills them. 

In particular, the spaces between the toes are protected retreat areas for bacteria and microbes. Favored by poor ventilation in footwear, a humid-warm "greenhouse climate" prevails here with ideal conditions for germs to multiply.

Toe socks improve the foot climate decisively by widening the spaces between the toes. This change in the microclimate – less temperature and less moisture – worsens the living conditions for harmful germs. The silver thread lying directly on the skin in the spaces can fight the germs locally.

Frequently asked questions

When and by whom are silver toe socks most commonly used?

• for prevention of infections, e.g., after visits to communal showers, public swimming pools, etc.
• for prevention and combating foot odor, sweaty feet, smelly feet
• in work shoes to avoid foot infections and odor
• when in contact with patients whose immune system is weakened or from whom there is a risk of infection.

Aren’t normal toe socks sufficient?

Normal toe socks without silver fiber are already a step toward improving foot health, because they

• widen the spaces between the toes and ensure a balanced foot climate and worse conditions for germs
• bind sweat from the spaces between the toes in the fabric and thus "dehumidify" them
• promote holistic use of the foot and make the foot more resilient

Toe socks with silver thread also have an antimicrobial effect by attacking existing germs.

How are silver toe socks different from conventional socks with silver thread?

Conventional socks do enclose the entire foot, but they don’t reach between the toes. This presses the toes together and worsens ventilation and dehumidification of the spaces in between. This retreat and protected area for microbes is left out by the antimicrobial fabric, slowing down the effect and leaving a breeding ground for repeated infections.

Why is no silver thread listed in the material labeling?

The European textile labeling regulation provides no labeling option for silver threads in the material labeling.

How often can I wash my Dr. Foot Silver Protect before it loses its effect?

Tests confirm that even after 200 wash cycles, 99% of the antimicrobial effectiveness remains.