Most countries use fabric stocking while in others, wood shoes are also placed on earth for Santa's gift-drop-ping.

Today, 72 percent of Gucci's revenues are of leather goods and shoes, says di Marco, while a few years ago 85 percent was of fabric products.

Make sure your feet get plenty of air. If you can't go barefoot or wear sandals, wear cotton socks and shoes made of a natural, porous material such as leather or fabric.