If You Hate The Sight Of Feet, Skip These 32 Products
A bottle of Carpe antiperspirant foot lotion for anyone whose feet seem to sweat, no matter the weather or footwear (how can I sweat in sandals?!). This helps to save your toes from blisters, keep your feet fresh and dry, and even prevent them from getting stinky so quickly!
A pair of chunky sneakers specifically designed with innovative support to help people with knee pain prevent further stress on their joints and feet. A roomy toe, flexible material, shock-absorbent sole, and front rolling design (which creates a rocking effect to reduce pressure) make sure you stay comfortable no matter what you've got planned for the day!
An ankle wedge to deliver a deeeeeep stretch in your foot and lower leg muscles simply by applying light pressure and rocking your foot back and forth. Get ready to ease on down the road in comfort!
Foot exfoliating peel masks that must be magic, considering the way dead skin flakes off after one application, eventually leaving you with feet softer than when you were born, TBH. Is the peeling-skin process gross? Definitely. It's basically black magic, but over 35,000 5-star ratings prove it's worth it.
Orrrr a pair of self-heating soothing foot masks, which use Epsom salts and essential oils, so you can literally kick your feet up and relax while your feet enjoy a soothing and moisturizing treatment after a long day.
A natural-stone rock mat that'll deliver an incredible pressure-based foot massage as you simply step on it. You'll feel as if you're wading through a river by a quiet meadow whenever you traverse this floor mat.
A pack of suede heel grips to place in the backs of your shoes for extra comfort, blister prevention, and even helping those sky-high platforms fit snugly over your narrow heels. Those brand-new pumps in your closet? Insert a pair of these, because it's time to break them in.
A fungal nail renewal formula and an electric file if the appearance of your nails lately has been giving you the ick. The reviewer-loved multipurpose formula helps restore damaged nails to a smoother, healthier appearance by reducing discoloration, strengthening your nails, and even delivering much-needed hydration! It's time to take your toes out of hibernation and get them ready for sandals-and-slides season.
Frida Mom leg and foot swelling spray, designed with pregnant people in mind — it boasts a fragrance-free formula with vitamin E and squalene to deliver a cooling sensation to swollen legs and feet. And if you're a trimester or two into your pregnancy? The spray is so easy to use, it's no problem if you aren't able to reach your feet!
A professional-grade callus-removing gel that's earned 41,000 5-star reviews (and counting) because it effortlessly removes cracked and dead skin in just a few steps! Not to mention, you have an excuse to draw yourself a fancy foot bath and enjoy a little TLC.
*OR* a vegan urea foot cream, which helps restore and hydrate calloused and dry feet with a blend of aloe vera, safflower seed oil, chamomile, and tea tree oil. Summer is almost upon us, so time to get those toes looking sandal-ready!
A pair of lace-up sneakers so you can avoid wearing down and ruining the heels of your shoes. These are designed with patented technology that allows you to literally slip your foot inside, and the heel will snap back in place, no assistance necessary!
A cooling foot massager to help relieve foot pain and improve circulation with a removable roller attachment (you can pop it in the freezer for cooling) and a steady base. You could literally massage your feet while watching TV or working from home, and your tarsals will be oh, so grateful for it.
An orthotic insole insert so you can transform your favorite shoes — specifically sneakers, walking or running shoes, boots, and maybe even a pair of flats with removable insoles — into a comfortable oasis for your ~sole~, thanks to a deep, stabilizing heel cup, shock-absorbing materials, and built-in arch support.
Plus, cozy Ugg insoles just perfect for restoring your current pair's footbed, even after years of walking around in them sockless. You can also use them in pretty much any shoe with a similar shape, transforming them into slippers!
Birkenstock slides — these timeless beauties boast a contoured footbed that offers extra arch support so you can rock a sandal all day long in superior comfort. Seriously, if you're headed to a fair or festival, these are the shoes to pack.
A pair of moisturizing socks created with a blend of aloe vera and shea butter gel to give your callused, dry, itchy feet a salon-quality treatment whenever. Plus, the design targets each toe, making sure no cuticle is left unmoisturized.
A pair of acupressure slides because who needs a mat when you could massage your feet while doing tasks around the house?! If you love the feeling of acupressure and you're sick of your feet always barking at the end of the day, these slides will offer some relief, and all you have to do is wear them.
A wearable gel pack wrap, which uses cold and compression therapy to help soothe aching feet after a long day of standing, walking, running, or hiking!
A portable silicone foot scrubber because your feet deserve some TLC, and letting the soapy water run down them isn't cutting it. Add this to your tub and get to scrubbing all the dirt and dead skin off your feet without having to even bend over. It can also be used for foot massages!
A pair of Teva sandals for you to stay comfortable all spring and summer thanks a supportive footbed and nylon shank designed to keep your feet stabilized, even on the rockiest of paths! Plus, the fully-adjustable, water-friendly straps are quick-drying, so if you end up having to wade through a creek on a midday hike, you won't feel waterlogged hours later. NGL, I own two pairs of these and can't wait until I'm back to wearing them full-time all summer.
A foot file, which requires a little elbow grease to tackle those crusted and calloused feet once and for all (or at least regularly). You can skip the costly pedis and make a spa day out of it from the comfort of your home!
Or a waterproof electric foot file that requires much less elbow grease than a regular pumice stone or foot file but still does a great job removing all those layers of dead, cracked, and dry skin — all at the push of a button. Sandal season, here we come!
Or this travel-friendly foot file created with etched glass to help restore your aching feet to their just-left-the-womb baby softness. Seriously, I own one of these foot files, and it might be my favorite pieces of pedicure equipment: It expertly smooths, buffs, and removes dead skin with barely any effort, and you can rinse it off afterward!
An electric foot massager that features kneading, compression, and vibration technology to deliver spalike quality massages, and there's a soothing heating element up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks to the remote control, you can personalize your favorite features to enjoy them solo or together. Just sit back and relax after working hard all day — or, if you work from home, enjoy it while in your next Zoom meeting that definitely could have been an email.
A deodorizer shoe spray designed to eliminate and prevent odors with a blend of essential oils so you don't have to worry about offending the household or locker room when you take off your gym shoes. It's even safe enough to spray directly on your feet!
A pair of slip-on sneakers that are a pretty big deal with their inclusive sizing, which offers quarter sizes! If your struggle has always been finding a comfortable shoe with the perfect fit, you might as well call us Prince Charming, because we've found the shoe for you.
Gold Bond medicated foot powder, which boasts a talc-free, triple-action formula to help control odor, prevent itchiness, and absorb moisture — helping cut down on your chances of ending up with athlete's foot just because you decided to wear tennis shoes without socks!
An itty-bitty toenail brace set so you can help reverse painful ingrown nails in no time with barely any effort at all. Just apply the strip to your toenail, and it'll straighten out the sides to help eliminate any pressure. Turns out, those boots were made for walking — you just had an irritating ingrown toenail.
An antifungal tea tree balm that'll help you tend to bothersome itchiness, such as jock itch or athlete's foot and, of course, very, very dry skin. The extra-strength, plant-based formula helps keep your skin protected as it works its magical-seeming relief.
Dr. Scholl's slide-on sneakers, which look cool but offer even better support, thanks to a cushioned insole and built-in arch support. And if you've always wanted to take your sustainability to the next level — these shoes are created with materials made from recycled plastic!
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