Foot Care Guides
Short guides to looking after dry, cracked and tired feet at home, each grouped by what the products are for, with a note on why every pick is there.
Creams and Balms for Cracked Heels
Cracked heels begin as dry, thickened skin that splits under pressure. Creams with urea or fruit acids soften and thin that skin; heavier ointments seal moisture in while the cracks close. Many routines pair the two: an active cream by day and an ointment at night, under socks.
6 picks
Calluses, Corns and Hard Skin
Hard skin builds up where shoes press and where the heel takes weight. A file takes it down, a softening gel makes the filing easier, and medicated pads deal with a corn on its own. Taking off a little at a time is gentler than taking off a lot at once.
4 picks
Soaks, Masks and Overnight Care
A warm soak softens skin before filing and is a comfortable end to a long day on your feet. Masks and night lotions are the slower, low-effort side of foot care.
4 picks
Athlete's Foot, Warts and Odor
The over-the-counter treatments for the other everyday foot troubles: athlete's foot between the toes, common and plantar warts, and odor in feet and shoes.
4 picks
Insoles and Cushions
Pressure is behind a lot of hard skin and sore heels. A cushioned insole spreads it across the whole foot; gel pads put the cushion exactly where a shoe rubs.
2 picks
Shoe Care
Clean, dry shoes are part of comfortable feet. Three from Crep Protect that protect, clean and tidy sneakers.
3 picks