Top Tips for Healthy Winter Feet
You need good quality shoes
Boots are a must have in the winter and if you are going out and about then you need to make sure your shoes are waterproof. Secondly, make sure your shoes fit properly, if your toes are being pushed together or out of position in the shoe, then your shoes are too narrow. Wearing narrow shoes can cause ingrown toenails, corns and calluses. Thick socks and tights can chase the fit of your shoe, so be aware of that when making a purchase.
Keep shoes and socks dry
Your shoes will take longer to dry in wet weather and although you need to ensure you're wearing waterproof shoes, wearing them with thick sock can cause your feet sweat a lot. Damp, sweaty feet can chill more easily and make them more prone to bacterial infections. Keep feet clean and dry by placing Odor-Eaters SlimSoles inside of your shoe to keep your feet fresh and guard against odour and wetness.
Take care of your feet
In the summer we make an effort to keep our feet in good condition and in the winter they are forgotten, but feet dry out in the winter which can lead to cracks and peeling. If left untreated cracked heels can cause infections. Moisturising the top and bottom of your feet daily can help prevent your feet from cracking.
Keep your feet warm
Keeping feet warm in winter is difficult and chilblains are common in cold wet weather especially when there is reduced blood flow to the toes. Your toes may feel itchy and skin will appear waxy, or white. If you do suffer from chilblains it is important to avoid sudden temperatures changes. If you are experiencing these chilblains you should seek medical attention from your podiatrist.
Be careful when playing winter sports
If you like to keep fit during the winter take care as injuries can be more common on icy surfaces. Sporting injuries should be looked at assessed as soon as they occur. Heel pain, shin splints and sprained ankles are all as common in the winter. If you are worried about any foot problems, book an appointment with your local GP or podiatrist.
Boots are a must have in the winter and if you are going out and about then you need to make sure your shoes are waterproof. Secondly, make sure your shoes fit properly, if your toes are being pushed together or out of position in the shoe, then your shoes are too narrow. Wearing narrow shoes can cause ingrown toenails, corns and calluses. Thick socks and tights can chase the fit of your shoe, so be aware of that when making a purchase.
Keep shoes and socks dry
Your shoes will take longer to dry in wet weather and although you need to ensure you're wearing waterproof shoes, wearing them with thick sock can cause your feet sweat a lot. Damp, sweaty feet can chill more easily and make them more prone to bacterial infections. Keep feet clean and dry by placing Odor-Eaters SlimSoles inside of your shoe to keep your feet fresh and guard against odour and wetness.
Take care of your feet
In the summer we make an effort to keep our feet in good condition and in the winter they are forgotten, but feet dry out in the winter which can lead to cracks and peeling. If left untreated cracked heels can cause infections. Moisturising the top and bottom of your feet daily can help prevent your feet from cracking.
Keep your feet warm
Keeping feet warm in winter is difficult and chilblains are common in cold wet weather especially when there is reduced blood flow to the toes. Your toes may feel itchy and skin will appear waxy, or white. If you do suffer from chilblains it is important to avoid sudden temperatures changes. If you are experiencing these chilblains you should seek medical attention from your podiatrist.
Be careful when playing winter sports
If you like to keep fit during the winter take care as injuries can be more common on icy surfaces. Sporting injuries should be looked at assessed as soon as they occur. Heel pain, shin splints and sprained ankles are all as common in the winter. If you are worried about any foot problems, book an appointment with your local GP or podiatrist.