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Foot Focus: All I want for Christmas is party feet

Foot Focus: All I want for Christmas is….. Party Feet

Christmas is on the horizon and it’s time to sparkle… but it’s hard to glitter when your feet hurt…

Wearing winter shoes and heels brings on the corns and calluses, out of sight out of mind, summer is a distant memory!

Just because our toes are tucked up in thick, cozy socks and sensible boots it is still important to keep up a simple footcare routine. Wash your feet daily and dry thoroughly, checking between the toes for any signs of athletes foot. Use a pumice or foot file on the thickened skin. Apply a good quality foot cream and treat yourself to a little massage whilst you do so: rubbing and stroking towards the heart. Bucks Foot Clinic stock a number of foot creams and sundries.

If you have sore areas or corns, book in with a podiatrist to treat these. Don’t be tempted to use corn plasters or corn remover pastes, particularly if you have diabetes or circulatory issues.
And for those parties, try to find heels which are comfortable to have you dancing into the small hours. Towering heels might be the height of fashion and a party season must have, but if they cause your face to grimace rather grin, it’s not seasonal cheer… Look for styles with functional straps to hold the foot securely, avoid overly pointed toes – consider instead peep-toes.

Think about block heels or wedges for stability and greater comfort. If possible try to wear the party shoes for short periods ahead of the big night. Some designs incorporate padding in the soles and are well worth seeking out. And if that pair of “Cinderella must go to the ball” shoes is falling short on the comfort level, there are products that can help. Silicone foot pads can reduce the pain of overloading, gel sleeves can protect sore toes and heel grips assist in keeping the shoe on properly. Silicone spray can be helpful at stopping blisters and rubbing in new shoes. Many of these products can be purchased from our clinic along with help and advice from our team of foot experts. If all else fails pop a little pair of soft pumps in your bag and change into them.

Perhaps consider a medi-pedi, for yourself or as a gift for a fellow Christmas party goer! A medi-pedi is a combination of routine podiatry care – addressing corns and calluses and the luxury of a pedicure using lovely botanical products and a professional nail polish. Bring your own Christmas favorite or purchase from our range of Dr. Remedy nail polishes – we have berry reds, sophisticated navy’s and neutrals and sparkles aplenty!

From Bucks Foot Clinic, May we thank you for your business and wish you a very merry Christmas – go be fabulous and sparkle for the whole season with happy healthy feet!

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