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Healthy Feet Kit
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items Function over fashion is the key to keeping your feet healthy while you're active and especially as you age. Want to avoid bunions, plantar fasciitis and toe nail fungus? You need to wear shoes that allow your feet to sit in their natural position, k...
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Foot Care
Nail Care
Shoes
The type of shoe you wear is so important! You need to wear shoes that give room for your toes to spread out when you place your foot down. A good way to test when you're shopping is to take the insole of the shoe out and make sure your entire foot f...
These shoes are my current go-tos. The toe box is wide enough that your toes will be able to spread when you step. Even if you have a wider foot. They also work very well for both city walking and moderate terrain hiking trails.
Topo Athletic | REI Co-op
A waterproof boot is non-negotiable for a rainy climate. These hold up to any puddle and I also really love the style!
Women's Lennox™ Lace STKD Boot
I prefer to just wear socks when I'm at home, but a good slipper is nice for the office or if it's extra chilly. Try to keep your feet out of regular shoes as much as possible. They're only to protect your feet when you're outside!
SOREL EXPLORER™ III Women's Mule
These shoes are best for hotter climates or when you're going to the river or lake. I wear these right into the water to provide traction and protect my feet if the bottom is rocky.
KEEN Water Sandals | REI Co-op
This will take a great pair of shoes and make them perfect, like they were custom made for you. I swear by these and don't know how I ever wore shoes before I found them!
Felt Tongue Cushion Pads
Not really related to foot health but I do love to throw these in my gym bag to keep sweat odors down. They last a long time!
Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz
Foot Care
I just came across this and it would be PERFECT for backpacking or longer hikes!
Travel Cork Massage Ball
Your feet get a lot of use, massage is a good way to keep them healthy! Most people can handle a lot of pressure on their feet so these firm lacrosse balls are a great tool.
FITZELAR Massage Lacrosse Balls Myofascial
You should soak your feet before cleaning and clipping, which softens the nails and makes it easier. But it can also be a relaxing self care option to have a hot foot soak after a long day! I love having a foot soak that heats up.
Homedics Smart Space Collapsible Heated Foot Spa
If you're not able to use an electric foot bath, this one is a great option. It's collapsible and takes up little space in storage.
AWA Foot Soaking Tub, Collapsible
Add this to the foot soak! But make sure you're going right to sleep after, because the epsom salt and magnesium combo is a recipe for extreme relaxation!
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak
The Epsom salts will help your muscles relax, and the tea tree oil will help to soften and moisturize the skin on your feet!
Tea Tree Oil Foot Soak with Epsom Salt
Nail Care
I learned how to do at home pedicures that are actually effective for keeping your nails healthy through this YouTube channel!
The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials
These tools are essential to a proper pedicure! The tutorial linked in this list will show you how.
FAMILIFE 100% Stainless Steel Pedicure Kit
This is the type of clipper you want to use for your toe nails, you'll have more control over clipping and be able to follow the natural curve of the nail in order to prevent risk of ingrowns.
Podiatrist Style Nail Clippers
Another pedicure kit essential
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover Liquid
This is the only treatment that really works to get rid of toenail fungus! Using this regularly along with keeping your feet clean, dry and wearing the right shoes will help keep it away for good.
Toe Fungus & Nail Renewal Treatment FDA
Using a towel to dry your feet well for a pedicure after soaking is the best way to remove dead skin from your feet and nails.
2 Pack Premium Bath Towel Set