Best device for removing hard skin from heels

[firedancer]

I've been using a pumice on my hooves; which is the best labour-saving device for this job?

[Oh2beatsea]

I've tried lots of things and the best I've found is Newton's Chiropody foam followed by Flexitol heel balm - amazing combo!!!
Footner was a strange but not long lasting treatment for me!

[puglife15]

My podiatrist said use only a foot file and flexitol to me.

I've just bought the Body Shop file, it's cheap and gets really good reviews.

[Fozzleyplum]

I use a corn and callous knife, but agree with all the warnings up thread about being careful not to butcher your feet. I've cut myself in the past by being over-enthusiastic with it. I swear I'm an inch shorter by the time I've got rid of all the dead skin under the balls of my feet.

In between slicing the dead skin off, I use a Diamencel #11 foot file. They're expensive (real diamond bits, doncha know) but have a lifetime guarantee. The dead skin flies off in clouds; it's very satisfying and ever so slightly sporny.

[FeedMeAndTellMeImPretty]

MN costs me a fortune on Amazon! Newton sponge and flexitol ordered

[Chicinwellies]

Hmm. I've literally tried everything. The best undoubtedly has been the soap and glory foot file - it's amazing, beats all the battery cons.

[SimonLeBonOnAndOn]

Definitely the Scholl velvet smooth, I bought it on a groupon.
It's a bit addictive?

[MUjunkie]

FoodPorn that's what I meant in my last post...on my feet it was useless, but if you don't have hard skin as bad as mine it might be pretty good lol

[MUjunkie]

Ooooh yea Lottielou7 the soap and glory file is wicked!
And I've got a corn and callous knife and it's great...although I always get carried away and take too much off and make them bleed I've tried every file going, ped-egg and that electric one, which didn't have enough power, first sign of pressure and it stops (DP said I'd be better off with an angle grinder )
I'd definitely suggest the knife to take a bit off, then the soap and glory file!

[hollyisalovelyname]

FoodPorn I mentioned the Scholl thingy yesterday but I have the Micro Pedi.

[FoodPorn]

I've just ordered a Scholl Velvet Smooth which looks like a battery powered pumice roller thing. Great reviews. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet.

[rosegoldie]

Mr pumice - u can get them on Amazon!

[ChrissyHynde]

I just use a bic razor. Like an earlier poster said , you see pedicurists using a similar gadget and it works really well for me .

[Ifonlyiweretaller]

...same here Milkmet! Good old Amazon to the rescue!

[milkmet]

I have been using flexitol heel balm which is fab but Iv just ordered the sponge thanks to this thread....

[ChishandFips33]

Lemon juice then soap and glory foot file

[Lottapianos]

Fellow Newton sponge fans, where do you buy yours?

[KoalaDownUnder]

Newton sponge

[KoalaDownUnder]

Yep, those cheap black Newton doing things are ace. Cheapest and best solution by far.

I butchered myself with one of those knife things that Jock posted.

[QueenJuggler]

Footner

[user1470771898]

Emjoi - battery operated.

[Lottapianos]

Its like a hard black sponge. You soak your feet in water, soak the sponge, put some soap on it and use it to buff away the dead skin on your heels. Its gentle but very effective.

[firedancer]

Thanks all. So how do the Newton sponges work? Presumably it's not just a sponge?

[CharminglyGawky]

I've got one of those whizzy scholl thingies and think it's great. I use it before showering and then moisturise my feet after the shower. You really do need to moisturise though, I didn't once and my feet were horribly dry!

[Toxicity]

I don't like those knife/razor devices, I always think they cause the hard skin to come back even worse in future. I really like the Scholl Velvet Smooth Pedi battery operated thingy and have been told its best to use it on dry skin and not just after a bath.

The best thing every was a visit I had to a podiatrist, I am not even sure what they did to my hard skin on my heels, it certainly didn't hurt and my skin was like a baby's afterwards, I am going to visit every so often now as he was amazing!