Extra strong foot file/sander needed!

[SM4713]

I'm considering buying a DIY sander for DH's heels. He uses heel cream, but they are still like leather. Does anyone know of an electric file type thing that works?

B&Q angle grinder might work.

I have the emoji micro pedi from Amazon, and you can get ‘extra coarse’ refill things which are twice as effective as the ones it comes with.

sit on edge of bath to use so I can rinse the bath after - it takes a lot off!!

Really gross but when they got really bad I microplaned (the posh parmesan greater) mine all off and then just kept on top of it.

Make an appt at the podiatrist, regular appointments sorts this out.

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I had a pedicure not too long ago and they used an actual cheese grater to get the hard skin off the balls of my feet 😂 it surprised me so much that my friend in the other treatment room heard me go 'oh a cheese grater!?'

The Original Colossal Foot file is brilliant ( on Amazon). It does, I suppose, look a lot like a cheese grater.

This is fantastic, seriously! My feet are beautiful (now!)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MRXFJ40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

@squareyedannie I did actually look up real sanders, but using a finer sand paper. DH said no though! 😂

A podiatrist might be a good idea, but the other suggestions are great too. Thanks everyone.

@SM4713 If they're anything like my DHs, anything less would be useless.

What cream does he use? O Keefe healthy feet is amazing...I'm a dancer and it's made a massive difference when I've had painful hard feet.

I use this one as well, and my feet are gorgeous even if I say so myself!

I use a corn knife to plane the edges off my heels. Super cheap off eBay.

I find this really good too

SIRALMNO Upgrade 2-in-1 Nano Glass Callus Remover,Foot scraper which used wet and Dry Callus Removal,Foot Rasp for Hard&dead Skin foot care,Safe & Portable foot file amzn.eu/d/1CKVVEF

Third this one

My routine is
File on dry feet (careful as easy to overdo) weekly once feet are looking ok
Exfoliate with body scrub weekly
Wash feet with soap and scrubby gloves daily
Urea based foot cream every night before bed (I put a fair bit on with socks over)

Went to the podiatrist and she said how lovely my feet were and she had no hard skin to remove

Foot File,Dongxw Electric Callus Remover USB Rechargeable Waterproof Hard Skin with 2 Rollers LED Light,8 in 1 Scraper Care Gift Kit for Cracked Heels Calluses Dead https://amzn.eu/d/iqZJ24U

This one! I’ve tried every type you can imagine but this is by a million miles the easiest and most effective I’ve had.

And after I've used the file to get rid of the hard skin (best after showering) this cream is brilliant

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Udderly-Smooth-Foot-Cream-Ounce/dp/B00JZKJRGO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_mod_primary_new?crid=73SJQ6ZYWKIV&keywords=udderly+smooth+foot+cream&qid=1700775614&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=udder+foot+cream%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-2

I splashed out on the Microplane (yes the cheese grater company - the make foot files too) foot file 12 years ago and have been raving about it ever since, lots of my friends now have it too and love it. It's simply the best. I get a particularly stubborn big toe callus (never tender) and bad heels that crack painfully if I don't keep on top of them. It's great for that. Very important to use this particular file on dry skin ie before shower. It's super efficient so be careful. Still I've only ever drawn blood once. Only need to use it every other week or so.
Also in foot creams, look for the highest possible percentage of urea.
My mum has similar issues and goes to a podiatrist regularly but honestly my results are better.

You need a food pedi.

Another one saying podiatrist here. I'm diabetic and struggle with hard cracked skin on heels and podiatrist is brilliant! I'm supposed to used a cream but I'm bad at self care (and trying not to be)

I used to have hoofy feet but are now soft skinned since using bar soap instead of shower gel ... have done nothing different but no hard skin now.

@Roussette I have that one too and it's amazing

Second everything. I’ve never looked back after buying a Microplane foot file and Margaret Dabbs cream. I spent a fortune going to chiropodists in the past and there’s no need with this diy method. You just have to be careful as it is very sharp.

Soaking his feet in warm water will soften it, then a good amount will just rub away using a firm towel (not soft and fluffy). May need to be repeated. Then use a moisturiser every day before putting on socks

Electric Foot File Callus... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CKN3G9H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I couldn't get an appointment with a podiatrist in good time and so got this. It is utterly fabulous. Comes in black as well.
I had some hard callouses on my feet and this got rid of them completely.
It is so perfect that I will be using it rather than going to a podiatrist in future.