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Skinners ‘Sock Shoes’ Aim To Become Essential Gym Footwear

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A new product aimed at replacing the trusty running shoe in the gym is now available globally.

Skinners, which look like a pair socks, can be used to walk around both smooth and rough surfaces and have been created for settings like the gym. The product is made from a patent-pending dual coating of anti-abrasive polymer materials on the bottom, and the upper part is joined to this section using antibacterial fibre. This approach contrasts with other athletic footwear that uses adhesives or seams to keep the shoe together. The bottom on Skinners is also waterproof and they can be cleaned by putting them into the washing machine on a gentle cycle.