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Extra strong foot file/sander needed!

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SM4713 · 23/11/2023 12:14

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?

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SurprisedWithAHorse · 25/11/2023 06:52

fridaynight1 · 25/11/2023 00:19

Way too much faff. Get Footner.

Does nothing for heels.

Roussette · 25/11/2023 07:31

How are people’s feet getting like this!?!?

Mine aren't getting like anything because I look after them! I deal with the hard skin little and often, I use special foot cream on them after, and they look and feel good because of the care.

However, I see some people's feet in the summere often on an escalator in front of me and think urghhhhh. Everyone can get hard skin but you need to look after your feet as much as you would your hands, and people just neglect them!

I've never had a podiatrist, I just do it myself....

DoodlesMam · 25/11/2023 08:41

Please get your blood sugar checked as this is sometimes a sign of prediabetes. I use urea based foot creams and a foot file after a soak in the bath. Feet are fine.

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Rainbow1901 · 25/11/2023 08:55

The Foot sock is really good and similar products are very good. Put on and put your feet up for half an hour and then wash off. Over the next couple of weeks the dead skin will peel/drop off - sounds gross but is very effective.

Artwhatttt · 25/11/2023 18:04

witchypaws · 25/11/2023 02:39

I think some of it is just how your feet are. My friend never has hard skin on hers and doesn't do anything to them
My dads are awful - when the podiatrist said how good my feet were she said "and can you tell your dad what you do please" Grin

Ahh makes sense. I don’t do anything and have a manual job on my feet all day. Perhaps they scour themselves that way 🤣

margotmargeaux · 28/11/2023 20:54

Roussette · 23/11/2023 17:08

After seeing your recommendation on here I bought this.....it's amazing.
Can't believe how effective it is!
Thanks

Roussette · 28/11/2023 21:16

margotmargeaux · 28/11/2023 20:54

After seeing your recommendation on here I bought this.....it's amazing.
Can't believe how effective it is!
Thanks

Good to hear! You just have to be careful not to do too much (which I have done!)... throbs a bit nxt day!

3luckystars · 24/05/2025 10:19

witchypaws · 23/11/2023 21:36

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

I know this is an d thread but just wanted to thank you for this advice.

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