Tuesday, September 28, 2004

NanoSocks Road Test

When I saw this CNET News report on NanoHorizons and its fight against foot fungus, I hoofed it over to a back corner of a shelf to dig out a product that truly did tread new ground. I remembered that more than a year ago I had asked JR Nanotech Plc to send me a sample of its SoleFresh socks ... I mean, "comprehensive footcare using nano silver technology."

The product, according to the package, contains "nano-size silver particles" that prevent "bacteria and fungus causing itchiness and odour."

Great. I'm there. As a former athlete's foot sufferer (you now officially know too much about me) and proud poster boy for nanopants, I'd love to find out whether playing footsie with a nice pair of nanosocks would complete me.

The picture above was taken at about 11 p.m. Sept. 28, 2004. I'm going to keep them on for a while now and give this product a run for its money. See what I do for you, dear NanoBot reader? It costs you nothing, and you're spared the full sensory experience. Question is, how long do you think I should keep them on to see whether they're truly worth their weight in nanosilver?

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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:57 PM

    Dear Howard,

    Please change your socks.

    Love,

    Your wife

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  2. Anonymous1:00 PM

    And please don't ask me to sniff your socks any more. It's not going to happen. Thanks.

    Your wife

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  3. Howard Lovy1:13 PM

    My Dearest Wife (Or, should I call you the NanoWife? Glenn Reynolds' better half doesn't seem to mind being called the InstaWife),

    I would never dream of involving you in these risky scientific experiments of mine, especially when they involve cutting-edge work in nanoparticles and foot odor toxicity. That's why we have a dog.

    Love,
    Howard (Your husband)

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