ThePhoenixBird2022 t1_j29njw6 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM

If you look at your foot, you can see more veins near the surface of the skin than you would if you look at your lower leg because there is far less fat or muscle. With all those blood vessels near the surface of the skin to help transfer heat/cool between the blood and skin surface, feet are great temperature regulators.

SirDuke6 OP t1_j29p7tt wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:41 PM

So would it be pretty much anywhere that has blood vessels close to the skin? Pretty much anywhere that doesnt have much fat/muscle underneath the skin?

bkydx t1_j2e845c wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:41 PM

No.

You have 2 types of skin.

Cutaneous - Thick, harry, pigmented, less pores, Doesn't transfer heat in or out of your body well.

Glabrous skin - Hairless, pigment less, Lots of pores. Transfers heat well.

Glabrous skin is located on your palms/soles and forehead.

Nyaos t1_j2abntf wrote on December 30, 2022 at 8:04 PM

That’s interesting. I probably have under appreciated how much sandals can help keep you cool.