A team of Japanese researchers found a way to stop smelly feet by developing a pair of socks made of paper.
Researchers at Muse Ricette revealed an important variable in stopping the buildup of bacteria and odor in people's feet. They found that to eliminate the cheesy feet smell, the formulation of three compounds called methanethiol, propanoic acid and isovaleric acid must be prevented. For this purpose, they designed socks that separated the toes. The idea is to improve proprioception, which is the human body's sense of its own position, balance and movement, according to Muse Ricette's website. This leads to improved blood circulation as the toes are able to move freely when wearing shoes.
Then, the Japanese researchers used the Washi fiber as its primary material for the Curetex socks. The fiber is a traditional Japanese paper used to make Japanese kimonos. It is recognized to possess antiseptic and anti-odor characteristics as well as UV-block and humidity-control properties, according to UNILAD.
Muse Ricette says the powerful combination of the Curetex socks design and the Washi fiber material eliminates feet's repellent smell once and for all. "We have scientific data that proves that people's feet won't smell when wearing these socks," Aiko Yukawa, a representative from Muse Ricette, told the Daily Mail. "These socks bring an end to those people who get embarrassed if their feet smell and your feet will always feel fresh and clean."
