A Kick Off to Spring

It’s about that time of year, Sandal Time. So we need to have a discussion about feet. Proper foot care and sandal fit are extremely important!

I’ll start with the fit. First if your toes or heels are hanging off the shoe, they do not fit. Your toes should not look like an eagles talons gripping a tree branch. Most sandals and peep toe shoes have a seam or some small indicator of where your toes should stop. Wearing your flip flops 2 sizes too big is not cute, it just looks sloppy. If your size is out of stock it’s not meant to be or go online and order but please don’t smash your feet in to a shoe too small or swim in one too big. If your pinkie toe is hanging off the side or screaming for help and popping through the straps, this is not the sandal for you. Put it down and walk away.

I personally prefer toes to be painted or at least a French Pedicure. If you are a painter like me, please no chips. It’s just tacky. If you are an occasional painter when you remove your polish make sure to get those little stuck on bits off too. Remove the polish that can get stuck in the cuticle. If your previous polish stained your nails a few drops bleach mixed in water and applied with a Q-Tip will help. If your nails are naked keep them clean! Also keep them clean if painted.

Foot care is a biggie. I shouldn’t have to say it but I do, wash your feet. It doesn’t stop there. If you get regular pedicures great for you and most of this is done for you. But for some of us this economy has deflated our Pedi Fund. (It’s sad, I know) Use some type of exfoliating scrub and device to remove that nasty dry dead skin. They don’t hurt you; the little one that looks like a cheese grater works wonders. Focus on the heels! After you’ve washed and exfoliated please apply lotion. An old school trick to soften feet is to apply a thick lotion, cream, or petroleum jelly on your feet at night and sleep in socks. Keeping nails properly trimmed is also a must! They are too short if there is no white, and too long if they curl around the tip of your toe.

These are not hard rules to live by. Very simple and easy, follow these simple steps and you’ll be doing all of us a favor.

Guys you're not off the hook. Make sure your feet are cleaned and groomed. Polish will be excused.