Summer Foot Care Tips: Pedicures & Supportive Sandals

7 Summer Care Tips for Your Feet

Summer is here again, which means that it’s time to take care of your body. While you might focus on getting ready for swimsuit season, don’t forget about your feet. Wearing shoes that are too tight can lead to hammertoes and make your feet look like they belong to a horror movie creature. Healthy feet help you stay active so you can keep up with all of the fun things you want to do this summer. Check out some helpful summer foot care tips that will make your feet love you.

Go for a Pedicure

Is there anything better than a pedicure? You can put your feet in the hands of a pro and let them give you the soothing relief you need. Not all pedicures are the same, though. Salons cannot offer the medical pedicures that people dealing with peripheral neuropathy need. This condition causes numbness in your feet and so much discomfort that you may have trouble sleeping at night. During a medical pedicure, the professional will work on calluses and dead skin on your feet. They can also remove dirt and bacteria from around your nails and trapped under the surface.

Use the Right Tools

You may not have enough time in your busy summer schedule to get a pedicure every couple of weeks. Don’t worry, though, because the right footcare tools help you treat your tootsies at home and in between appointments. CARESS Anti-Fungal Cuticle Oil is great to use on your hands and feet. It helps you treat the fungus that can set in when you wear the wrong shoes for too long or you pick up bacteria from the beach. With the Formula 7 Solution, you can improve the look of the skin around your feet.

Switch Your Shoes

With the high temperatures that summer brings, you might find yourself wearing sandals more than you planned. Flip-flops are a summer essential for many people because they can slip them on in seconds and get some protection from the hot ground outside. While flip-flops offer a little protection, they don’t have the arch support you need. There are tons of sandals that are not only stylish but also offer more support.

Treat Problems Quickly

No matter how careful you are while outside, injuries can happen in the blink of an eye. Do not put off talking to your doctor or caring for the problem at home, especially if you have neuropathy. There is a risk that the condition might worsen and require medical help. Make sure that you wash the injury and apply antibiotic cream. Cover the area with a clean bandage. You’ll want to check the injury a few times a day and change the bandage as needed. If it changes color or causes serious discomfort, consult your doctor.

Get Active

Don’t let the high temperatures outside convince you that you need to stay cooped up indoors. Getting active is the key to maintaining good blood circulation and one of the top summer foot care tips. This ensures that your feet get the nutrients they need to stay healthy and can help with conditions that cause pain and numbness. Summer is the perfect time to take a long hike through a local state or national park or to spend time splashing in the water at the beach. If you can’t take time off from work, look for ways to get active at the office. You can stretch your feet while sitting at your desk and take walks; just make sure you stay hydrated.

Use Sunscreen

You already know that you should wear sunscreen outside, but did you know that you should apply the cream to your feet? Your feet are susceptible to sunburns whenever you spend a prolonged period of time outside. That sunscreen that you use early in the morning will not last all day, either, which is why you should apply a new coat every two hours. If you forget and get sunburned, use aloe vera. It comes in different forms such as lotions and gels, which are easy to apply.

Wear Socks

When you wear running or athletic shoes this summer, always wear socks. Those made from 100% cotton are usually the best because they wick away sweat, which can cause foul foot odors. If you sweat a lot, consider changing your socks at least once a day. Wearing the same dirty and sweaty socks for hours or even days can lead to athlete’s foot and other fungal infections.

You don’t need to worry about how to pamper and take care of your feet this summer. Use all of these summer foot care tips to ensure that you stay healthy this season.

Debbie McDaniel

09:38 22 Oct 18

The staff were wonderful, very patient and helpful with selecting a proper pair of shoes. Even when I had an issue with a pair of shoes I bought weeks later, the store realized the issue was a manufacturing defect and promptly reordered another pair. I also tried their medical foot spa which was a an awesome experience. The nail technician was very friendly and knowledgeable and welcoming. 5 ðŸŒŸ service all around. Highly recommend active foot store in San Diego.

Ivy Bell

10:05 15 Oct 18

Life Changing! I have struggled for over 15 years with a foot problem. I was referred to Connie at your Costa Verde location. Connie used a process to map my feet. It took a few weeks to adjust to the orthotics but it has been worth it. I have been pain free for about 4 months now. But that's just the start of the story. I have been able to return back to walking and exercises. I've lost over 20 lbs, lowered my A1c(blood sugar), lowered my Blood Pressure, and overall increased my health! I have been able to do things that I haven't been able to do in over 15 years. If that's not life changing, I don't know what else to call it. Oh, and today, I ordered two more sets to be built so I can rotate them. Thank you so much, Connie and Dr Cruse

Donna Speth

12:15 28 Sep 18

Thank you Dr. Reingold and all your staff, I appreciate your incredible patience and support. This whole process was so important to my quality of life. I never knew until now how important it is to have happy feet!!I didn't put it together how my feet could make my hip and back hurt, so all this time I was treating the symptom vs. the cause. I'm so grateful that you helped me work it all out!!

Tan Ripplinger

09:37 13 Aug 18

My podiatrist recommended the store well over eight years ago. I was fitted with orthotics to aid in my foot fuss that consists of bunions and hammer toes. I then have bought only quality shoes with good support from Active Foot Store. I had an additional pair of orthotics made and have never looked back. My job requires me to be on my feet, sometimes on concrete for up to 8 hours a day. I have happy feet and this translates to a happy employee. The staff have always been friendly. Connie, Pert and Katherine have always treated me with respect. Their concern is for my comfort and I truly appreciate that.

Keri Bryant

11:22 17 Aug 18

I went to Active Foot Store on the advice from my Kaiser podiatrist. I have foot fuss. This includes bunions and hammer toes. I was fitted for orthotics and have never looked back. This was well over eight years ago. Since then, I have had an additional pair of orthotics made and have only worn the high quality shoes that Active Foot Store sells. They provide support and are stylish as well. I remember the doctor comparing my feet to the tires on my car - meaning that we need to change out our shoes far more frequently than we think. He was absolutely correct. I have happy feet all the time. The staff are very pleasant and I highly recommend Active Foot Store for anyone who takes the care of their feet seriously. They are professional, courteous and even have a sense of humor to boot.

Howard Narin

21:54 05 Jun 23

I went to the store to look for shoes that could help with my Achilles tendonitis. When I asked the woman who was up front what would be a good shoe for this condition she looked at me cluelessly and said let me go to the back to ask someone. She came out and picked up a pair of shoes and said this one would work. When I asked her why this shoe was good for tendinitis she again had no idea. She said let me go to the back again but I told her not to bother. It was not this poor girl's fault but she is working in an orthopedic footwear store and knrww literally nothing about orthopedic footwear. Walmart would definitely be a better place to buy orthopedic shoes

Master Dawson

05:22 17 Sep 22

I wear an AFO and needed a deep wide shoe to accommodate the brace. They didn't have my size but the man who helped me tried his best to help me. He showed me multiple shoes, have me info on the spa and said he would order me the color and size I needed It was my first time there and it was a good experience. I did not know there was a foot spa there. I have been through so many shoes trying to find the right ones to work with my brace. I believe I found the right store. Just wish they had my size, I would of definitely purchased a pair. Shoes are pricey but I expect that for specialty shoes.

Dan Hammang

22:23 04 May 23

I I purchased a pair of shoes. I was helped by BABEY. He was very professional and helpful. It’s great to have a store that helps with shoes that are not of the ordinary kind. I highly recommend the store.

Randy F

21:14 25 Apr 23

4/25/23 Still coming to this place for all my shoe needs and they never disappoint.. they've helped give my life back.. and continue to provide excellent support as I need replacement shoes.. 👟 thank you active care foot store for everything you have done.. I will continue to come back to you for all my shoe needs.. You've got my 100% trust No questions asked... -------------------------------------- Original review 4 years ago.. The best shoe store I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with both the doctor and the staff are always very friendly and helpful😊 I currently deal with severe osteoarthritis end-stage meaning bone on bone in my foot & leg as well as neuropathy due to a severe dislocation and therefore have to wear a brace. I also got a custom orthotic for my Good foot due to the fact that I now compensate on my good foot so much.. they made both my brace for my bad foot and the orthotic for my Good foot.. and thanks to them I am able to actually walk again without insane pain or discomfort.. this place is good if you simply need a shoe or if you need a professional orthotic to help you get back on your feet.. the staff here always seem happy to bend Head over heels to help their customers get the best shoe for their needs.. The shoe prices are a little expensive however you have to understand they are not New balance which is a well-known shoe company I used to use and my shoes always wore out too quick.. well the shoes I buy from the active Care foot store have lasted me years which is very impressive considering the amount of stress and strain I put on the shoes due to the brace. So in the end I end up spending less 😉. Thank you Active Foot Spa for all the wonderful customer service and giving me back the ability to walk comfortably at least for a little bit 😋 haha

Lisa Matt

03:51 04 Nov 20

I was referred to the Active Foot Store by my podiatrist well over 10 years ago. I was warmly received by Connie and fitted with a great pair of supportive work shoes. Dr. Reingold was so informative about my foot challenges and I remember him asking me on that first visit whether I would drive my car with bald tires and feel safe. Of course, I said no. He then looked at the soles of my shoes that I had on and said I was doing my feet an injustice. His analogy has stuck with me and I have to say that I am now blessed with happy feet. Everything is better when you have happy feet. I have continued to utilize their professional services and bought several pairs of shoes over the years. In addition, I just had a wonderful medical pedicure massage by Daniel and my feet are bordering on ecstatic. Everything they do is superb - very personal and helpful.