To prevent athlete's foot in winter, use toe socks and toe pads.

I've been getting athlete's foot occasionally in the winter, but I wear well-ventilated shoes or sandals in the spring, summer, and fall, so I don't have any problems. However, working long hours with my feet tightly wrapped in winter seems to increase my risk of developing athlete's foot. Since I have to go through the process of applying medication and taking care of myself again once I get athlete's foot, I started using toe socks and toe pads from the beginning of this winter to prevent athlete's foot. Since then, I haven't had any symptoms, so I think it's working well.

Athlete's foot, which develops between the toes, inevitably develops when feet are left in sweaty, poorly ventilated environments for extended periods. Winter can be surprisingly conducive to athlete's foot, as we wear thick socks and shoes and spend long periods in warm spaces.

To prevent athlete's foot in these situations, it's a good idea to wear toe socks. Toe socks prevent contact between the toes, preventing sweat from lingering between the toes, making them effective at preventing athlete's foot. Of course, those who frequently expose their socks might find the aesthetic objectionable, but since I rarely take my shoes off at work, toe socks are incredibly useful for preventing athlete's foot.

Plus, once you get used to toe socks, you'll find that they're much more comfortable and pleasant than regular socks, even if you don't necessarily want to prevent athlete's foot.

And at home, I'm almost always barefoot, but when my feet are still slightly damp after a shower or when I sweat a little after doing some light indoor stretching, I use toe pads to prevent athlete's foot, which may be caused by sweat.

Toe wraps are also effective in preventing athlete's foot by blocking contact between the toes. However, toe wraps can feel a bit foreign to the feet and cause fatigue if used continuously around the house, so it's best to use them only temporarily when necessary.

Winter isn't quite over yet, but I haven't seen any symptoms yet, so I think I'm doing a good job of preventing athlete's foot. I plan to keep doing this until the end of winter.