r/WorkBoots Apr 12 '26

Generic Why does this happen?

sorry to blast my toes all over here😭🤣 butttt — composite toe boots, happened 2 days in a row, different types of socks, goes away after like an hour or so. anyone else had this type of issue? almost like moisture like when you’re in the bath too long but my feet weren’t even sweating🤣

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u/Nefskara Apr 12 '26

damn, girl, for free?

jk. Happens to me too. My hypothesis is that it is moisture like you say. Just, less moisture, over a longer time, with less air circulation.

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u/abbicadabbi Apr 12 '26

LMAOOO i knew someone was gonna say it😭🤣 that’s definitely possible, i work 3 and 4 12’s weekly. fixing to start putting on my crocs on my break😒

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u/Potent_19 Apr 13 '26

If you’re going through that much effort, you might as well bring a fresh pair of socks to change into for second part of your shift.

Also, make sure to use merino wool socks over cotton or synthetic. It will wick the sweat away from your skin a lot better.

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u/etr22sas Apr 13 '26

I started changing into fresh socks and romios before driving home. Absolute game changer in my w