You should also make sure that you wear clean socks all the time and you have a spare pair or pairs so you can change it right away once it gets soaked with sweat. Medical experts say that white cotton socks or those made from natural fibers are the most ideal for those who suffer from athlete s foot. - Using unclean socks or socks that are not made of natural fibers such as cotton. - Keeping the feet sweaty and not changing socks once they get wet with sweat. - Not washing the feet after it gets sweaty or soaked in water. - Poor-ventilation of the feet. - Using someone else s shoes or socks. - Not using talcum powder or anti-fungal medication to keep the feet dry. Getting Rid of The Athlete's Foot Fungus Athlete's foot can be one of the most annoying foot problems that you may encounter. Not only will you develop blisters on your feet, you may also be itching every minute of your sports game or work time. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection caused by the fungus tinea pedis, which often grows in areas that are moist and warm. The fungus can be contracted by frequenting damp and warm areas such as locker rooms and common showers, which provide an ideal breeding ground for the fungus that causes athlete's foot. Walking barefoot in such facilities from this, the fungus can be transferred from the barren floor into your foot. Even when one is not wearing shoes, dampness of areas around common areas like swimming pools, showers and locker rooms are a favorite hangout of fungi. Avoid spending most of your time in these areas if you do not need to but if you really have to then request from caretakers of these places to maintain the cleanliness. Lightness is of course highly essential because trudging along many flights of stairs or covering long distances will not be as tiresome when you are wearing the right footwear. Checking your shoes in relation to how it allows air to come in through it is also good. If ever you need to wear socks, make sure you change when you perspire heavily or whenever you feel uncomfortable.