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Shoes unlimited (talk) 09:19, 17 June 2009 (UTC)This an article I would like to submit, please critic and post reviews.

Foot Facts: 10 Tips on Caring For Your Feet.

Taking care of your feet properly may seem like a tiresome prospect – after all, they don’t often feature on daily beauty or grooming regimes. However, it can make a massive difference to how you look and feel – while helping you to avoid the pain and inconvenience of unsightly problems. (excerpt from www.scholl.com) Here are some basic everyday things to do to care for your feet, the foundation of your body.

Wear comfortable fitting shoes! Seems so simple but just making sure of this makes a world of difference to your foot health. Try to choose leather, canvas shoe or a shoe made with a highly breathable material. Sandals are very good. Try to avoid synthetic materials. Change shoes daily, you want to give your shoes a chance to rest, breath and dry a bit between uses. You don't want to give fungi a place to get started!

Wash your feet daily. Use lukewarm water, a mild soap or antibacterial soap. Rinse off all the soap and dry thoroughly. Make sure you get between the toes too! You can do this while bathing or sitting down. You may even try a long handled brush like a shower back brush.

Dry Skin? You can use a moisturizing lotion to help with this. This can be helpful in dry climates or different times of year that are drier than others. A small amount of generic lotion applied a few times a day can help you.

Wear clean socks. Change your socks or stockings daily. Make sure they are not too tight or too short.

Use foot powder. Use a good quality brand recommended by your doctor for your feet.

Keep your toe nails trimmed. Make sure you trim your nails straight across and not too short. Don't go cutting or digging them into the corners either. That's just asking for trouble. Ingrown toe nails are really not fun. Trimming will be a lot easier too if you do this just after you've finished bathing or washing your feet.

Inspect your feet regularly. You may want to get a friend to help you look at those 'harder to see' parts. Funny how there's more of those as we get a little more 'mature'! Let your health care professional know if any unusual signs persist. Catching them early is important.

Foot massage. Does it get any better than having someone give you your own personal foot massage? Consider treating yourself to this most wonderful and relaxing pleasure.

Walk daily!. Yup. Another really simple foot care tip. The mere act of walking gives your feet exercise. That exercise goes a real long way in keeping your feet healthy.

No self treatment that includes trying to trim, shave or dissolve corns or calluses. See your doctor and get the proper remedies.