But, Won’t it Get Too Warm?
Of course, there are some disadvantages of wearing socks while sleeping, the most evident being overheating. However, a breathable cotton pair should help wick away sweat and help this, or you could simply kick them off after a few hours! And, of course, there is the dreaded idea that you’ll have more washing to do. However, I’d take a better night’s sleep over a bit of washing any day. There are also a number of old wives’ tales and sleeping with socks on superstition. For example, some people believe sleeping in socks will cause them to have nightmares or wearing wet wool socks will cure a fever. However, there is no scientific evidence that these are little more than myths.
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