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The 2 AM 'Foot Fire' Mystery: Why Your Socks Might Be the Enemy
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Strangling the Blood Flow

Tight socks starve delicate nerves of oxygen.

Strangling the Blood Flow
The firm elastic bands in snug synthetic socks slightly constrict the superficial blood vessels around your ankles and feet. Nerves require massive, uninterrupted amounts of oxygen to function and repair their sheaths properly. By suffocating this micro-circulation all day, your socks ensure your nerves are highly agitated.
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