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How to Get Your Feet Ready for Summer Sandals. Don't let dry skin and fungus spoil your summer
fun. If you plan to wear sandals this summer, start preparing your tootsies now. You will
need An inspection Toe curls Pumice stone Moisturizer Foot massage Foot treatments Moleskin
or blister pads Acrylic socks Antiperspirant Insoles Laser hair removal and pedicure (optional).
Step 1. Inspect your toenails for discoloration, which may indicate a fungal infection caused
by feet sweating in boots and thick socks over the winter. Step 2. Limber up and strengthen
your feet with toe curls. Lie on the floor and exercise your toes 10 times on each foot.
Sandals don't offer much support, so you'll have to strengthen your feet for the beating
summer will give them. Step 3. Rid your feet of dry, cracked skin and calluses with a pumice
stone in the shower. Apply a rich moisturizer regularly to soften your skin. Treat yourself
to a pedicure at your favorite shop. Step 4. Soak and massage your feet in the summertime,
and use foot treatments to scrub away flaky skin. Step 5. Use over-the-counter moleskin
or blister pads to fix any unsightly skin problems before putting on sandals for the
summer. After walking or hiking, baby your feet in lukewarm water and elevate them. Step
6. Wear dry, clean acrylic socks to wick moisture away. Change your socks once a day and use
antiperspirant on your feet. Consider wearing insoles, which can keep your feet smelling
good. Step 7. Remove unwanted toe hair with an FDA-approved laser hair removal to eliminate
any self-consciousness about your feet. Put on your summer sandals and confidently go
for a stroll. Did you know One quarter of all the bones in the human body are in the
feet.