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From wet roots come dry boots.
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 houseguests.
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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. |
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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. |
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Odor accompanies sweat, fungus, and bacteria. |
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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. |
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Comfort - Dry shoes
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Example of moisture build
up in ski boots.
When ski boots get wet, many people suspect that their equpiment has
sprung a leak. This is highly unlikely given the quality of boots manufactured
today. What's more likely is that the moister us coming form inside the boot. Of all parts of
your body, your feet have the highest number of sweat glands per square inch. Moisture is
absorbed by the insulating material before moving in vapor form toward the shell of the boot.
As vapor approaches the shell it meets cold temperatures and condenses. Over time the buildup
in moisture reduces the boot's ability to insulate the foot, diminishing
body temperature 25 times faster than air. |
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