5 Summer Foot Care Tips You Need To Follow

With the warm weather here to stay, it's important to take proper care of your feet. Changes in the weather, different summer activities, and choices in footwear can all take an effect on your feet. We put together 5 summer foot care tips to help ensure you keep your feet healthy during the warm weather. It's time to step out and spend time with your friends and family members, but don't forget that your feet need a little TLC too! 

1. INSERT AETREX ORTHOTICS IN YOUR SHOES

Our number #1 summer foot care tip is to keep your feet supported, comfortable, and healthy with Aetrex Orthotics. Wearing Aetrex Orthotics in your shoes will help prevent and alleviate common foot pains like plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and arch pain. Many shoes come with flimsy insoles that offer little to no support, but Aetrex Orthotics have built-in arch support that will keep your body aligned and you comfortable all day long. Running outside is a great way to stay healthy while making the most out of the nice summer weather.

2. WEAR SUNSCREEN

Applying sunscreen is a summer foot care tip that many people forget. Sunscreen is extremely important for not just your feet, but for your entire body. Depending on your choice of footwear, It's easy to forget to apply sunscreen on your feet, so make sure you apply sunscreen to the exposed parts of your feet, especially on the top and around the ankles. Don't forget to reapply your sunscreen too!

3. CLEAN YOUR FEET AFTER WATER ACTIVITIES

The summertime opens up the doors to fun summer activities, but we tend to forget what that means for our feet. Communal pools, showers, and fountains are breeding grounds for germs and fungi, so remember to always rinse your feet with clean water after. Make sure to rinse your feet after spending time at the beach too!

4. TRIM YOUR TOENAILS

Maintaining proper hygiene by trimming your toenails regularly will help keep painful ingrown toenails and dirt away. Try trimming them after you shower so they are soft and easy to groom.

5. MOISTURIZE YOUR FEET

Moisturizing your feet daily will help prevent cracking which can lead to infections. It's important to moisturize daily and especially after you shower to keep your feet smooth.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this guide is not provided by medical professionals and is provided for informational purposes only.  The information on this guide is not meant to substitute consulting with your podiatrist, doctor or other health care professional. The information available on or through this guide is in no way intended to diagnose, influence treatment or cure any foot or other health problems nor is it a substitute for the services or advice of a podiatrist, physician, or health professional.  You should always consult a physician licensed in your state in all matters relating to your health.