Getting Your Feet Ready for Summer

Finally, after a winter that seemed to last forever, the warm season is upon us! Before you break your sandals out from the back of the closet, it may first be worth it to look down at your feet and perform an overall wellness check. What is the state of your toenails? Do you think you could use some foot cream to soften the ball and heel of your feet? Maybe you have a minor foot infection that you’ve been continuously brushing off. Well, now is the time to do what you need to do to get your feet ready for the summer activities you plan on doing. Don’t worry, if you don’t know where to start, we’re here to help. 

Today we will be discussing some major tips in boosting the health of your feet and getting them ready for sandal season. If sandals aren’t your thing and you prefer wearing closed-toed shoes in the summer, then we highly recommend SteriShoe. SteriShoe kills the bacteria that love to live in your shoes and thrive on trapped moisture. Don’t let summer foot sweat get you down — try SteriShoe and get your kicks clean so the next time you lace up, your shoes are dry and clean! 

Exfoliate Your Feet

When our feet are not properly moisturized, dry skin cells begin to build up, which will lead to flakier skin. This happens often in the winter, making foot exfoliation in the spring and summer a must. You can use a pumice stone and warm water to remove dead skin and calluses, applying light pressure in a circular motion across your heel and the ball of your foot. Alternatively, you can use foot scrubs and exfoliating creams to gently get rid of the dead skin cells.

Take Care of Your Nails 

If nail care took the backburner throughout the winter, then it is time to pick it back up again. It might seem like an obvious step, but it is often overlooked. Trimming your toenails frequently to keep them at a length that suits you will prevent uncomfortable rubbing against your shoes. Even more importantly, though, is that no one likes the look of longer-than-usual toenails, especially when you have your toes out on display. The last thing you want to do is cut someone’s foot or leg with your toenails while participating in summer activities, like swimming. 

Moisturize Your Feet Properly

You may be thinking that moisturizing your feet is the polar opposite of what you should be doing to keep foot infections at bay. Well, you’re not entirely wrong. You definitely want to avoid globbing moisturizers in between your toes, as they are much closer together and won’t be able to breathe as easily. You can, however, gently massage a foot-formulated lotion on the arch of your foot, working your way to the ball of your foot before working back down to get your heel.

Massaging your feet is also excellent for relaxation and getting some awesome blood flow through your foot. Since most of us are either standing or sitting all day, paying attention to our feet will feel great. 

Avoid Going Barefoot in Public Areas

Public areas where everyone is running around barefoot is the perfect breeding ground for all sorts of foot infections. If you want to avoid getting something like verruca, make sure you wear some protection such as flip-flops on your feet, particularly if you’re at the pool. This point cannot be emphasized enough in locker rooms, where the warm water and wet environment make your chances of catching a foot infection even higher. Just wear your flip-flops and you’ll be fine. 

Get Insoles

If you’re telling yourself that pain is beauty every time you step out in your favorite pair of shoes that hurt your feet, then stop. Remind yourself that if you feel good, you’ll look good and that your feet have feelings too. Go to your nearest pharmacy or even corner store and get yourself a pair of insoles that fit well within your shoes. You’ll be able to walk in those shoes for miles without feeling a thing. 

Try SteriShoe

SteriShoe is a podiatrist-recommended shoe insert that not only kills 99.9% of the bacteria and germs that live within your shoes using a UV light, it also has a built-in fan that dries the interior of your shoes. The last thing you want is to take your shoes off during a summer kick-back and have your friends pressure you into putting your shoes back on because you have a foot odor that’s harshing the vibe. Take care of your feet, and they’ll take care of you. Try SteriShoe, a podiatrist-recommended UV shoe sanitizer, now.