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Should you sleep with socks on?

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May 19, 2025
Is sleeping with socks a cozy comfort or a hindrance to good rest? Discover the surprising health benefits, like improved circulation and enhanced sleep quality, of wearing socks at night. The discussion also covers the best sock materials and foot hygiene tips for optimal rest. Whether you're a sock lover or a barefoot enthusiast, this examination of the bedtime sock debate will have you rethinking your nighttime routine!
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INSIGHT

How Socks Improve Sleep

  • Wearing socks to bed helps dilate blood vessels, which cools the body and improves sleep quality.
  • It can help you fall asleep faster and gain an extra half hour of uninterrupted sleep.
ADVICE

Warm Toes Without All-Night Socks

  • Wear socks before bed to warm your toes, then remove them when you get in bed if you dislike wearing them all night.
  • This trick helps reap benefits while maintaining comfort.
INSIGHT

When to Avoid Socks

  • Experts differ: some recommend sleeping sockless to allow the body to self-regulate temperature.
  • Whether to wear socks depends on whether your feet get cold or sweaty at night.
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