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In Seattle we get used to rainy days, but that doesn't mean we put
up with wet feet. DryGuy boot dryers and insulation products were
developed in Seattle with one goal in mind: keeping feet and hands
warm and healthy. We've tested our products in some of the wettest
conditions imaginable, and as a result we've come to understand a
few things about how the wet and the cold can affect your recreation
and your health.
First off, you need to understand that wet feet are not just a result
of wet weather. People of all ages and activity levels perspire or
sweat, especially from the hands and feet. Between them, hands and
feet collectively produce two cups of sweat per day. That means that
even people living in dry climates have to worry about wet shoes.
While wet shoes might seem like little more than an inconvenience,
they affect more than just your comfort. If your shoes don't get a
chance to dry, you're likely to encounter some unwelcome house guests.
Fungus takes root in wet shoes
or gloves. Fungus can damage a perfectly good foot or finger. Athlete's
Foot can develop into a chronic problem requiring expensive treatment.
Bacteria grows in warm moist
environments and causes infections. More than 60,000 diabetics per
year lose their toes to infections, and it's estimated that 75% of
these amputations could be avoided with proper foot care.
Odor accompanies sweat, fungus,
and bacteria.
Cold hands and feet are a common
problem. When your body senses a loss of heat it compensates by slowing
circulation to the extremities. This problem is compounded in wet
conditions since dry footwear and gloves are 25 times warmer than
moist garments.
Comfort - Dry shoes are more
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