It is usually characterized by scaling, fissures, and maceration found in the 4th and 5th toe webs. This type is usually the result of wearing tight-fitting and non-porous shoes that compress the toes, thus, creating a warm and moist environment between the toe webs. The Moccasin Type Athlete s Foot, on the other hand, produces dry, silvery, and very fine scaly skin on the sole of person s foot. Socks is the answer Wear cotton socks all the time as these help in absorbing much of the sweat and moisture in your feet thereby preventing the growth of the fungi. Don t use those socks again! Change them often. Throw them into the laundry bin after use. A fresh pair of socks can help in preventing athlete's foot from occurring. This love for moisture is the reason why the fungus just loves the environment inside your footwear especially rubber shoes that are not often aired out and dried properly. And remember this, once the fungus inhabit your shoes, it will be really hard to make it go away. But how does this fungus get into your shoes? The fungus can survive for some time in puddles of water, which may be stepped on by people. When these happen, the fungus will adhere to the skin of the foot and voila, you have the start of an athlete's foot. Of course, you will not be immediately developing the infection. However, if you are not hygienic and your feet are always wet and moist, then there is a great possibility that athlete's foot will develop. If you do not have one, it is only because you did not go around looking for that one sport for you or worse you never tried any sport at all. Every clique and every country has a favorite sport they love and extensively promote. Europe will never be the same without football. The United States of America can never have enough of the National Basketball Association and Superbowl. Inflammation and blisters may also develop gradually during the course of the infection. The blisters especially those found in between the toes are more likely to break out, exposing raw skin that can cause a great deal of pain and burning sensation. Itchiness on the surrounding skin is also one of the disturbing and troublesome symptoms of athlete's foot.