The Ultimate Foot Care Routine for Summer | Cracked Heels, Blisters + More : Sole Wellness Podcast EP 76

The Ultimate Foot Care Routine for Summer | Cracked Heels, Blisters + More : Sole Wellness Podcast EP 76

Step into summer with confidence! Transform cracked heels, corns, blisters, and dry skin with our ultimate foot glow-up guide. From podiatrist-approved tools to home treatments that really work, learn how to get baby-soft, salon-worthy feet without ever leaving your house. Your 2026 summer-ready feet start here!

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Let 2026 be the year you feel confident showing off your feet. 👏
No more hiding them in sneakers. No more feeling embarrassed at the beach. Whether it’s cracked heels, toenails you’re not proud of, corns, blisters or dry skin, this is your summer foot glow-up.

As a podiatrist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of a podiatric footwear company, I’ve seen everything. And the truth is: most foot concerns are easy to treat at home once you know what to do and what tools to use.

Australia’s already heating up, so let’s get you summer-ready.

What You’ll Learn in This Guide

  • The key ingredients to look for when choosing a foot mask
  • What matters when buying an electric file or nail drill
  • The real difference between sanding discs, nail bits and nano-glass heads and which is actually worth your money
  • How to get baby-soft heels without booking a salon appointment
  • My go-to fixes for blisters and tinea
  • How to stop corns from coming back for good
  • Fast relief for swollen ankles and tired arches

… and a whole lot more.

Must-Have Tools & Products for Your Summer-Ready Feet

1) 3-in-1 Electric Foot Polisher – Callus, Hard Skin & Nail Smoother : 

Effortlessly remove calluses, hard skin, cracked heels, and refine thick toenails all at home. With three professional-grade attachments, this tool makes salon-smooth feet possible in minutes.

Perfect for:

  • Hard skin & calluses
  • Cracked heels
  • Thick nails & shellac removal

Maintaining soft, smooth feet year-round

2) Diamond Luxe Heel Balm for Dry & Cracked Heels : Enriched with 25% urea, hyaluronic acid, AHAs & BHAs, this plant-based, non-greasy balm hydrates, exfoliates, and nourishes, helping to heal dry, cracked heels.

Pro tip: Apply nightly and wear cotton socks to lock in moisture for ultra-soft heels.

3) Miracle Foot Mask Kit : A podiatrist-approved solution to exfoliate, hydrate, and nourish your feet. This mask encourages the removal of dead skin cells while promoting healthy new skin growth.

Ideal for:

  • Dry, cracked heels
  • Calluses
  • Corns

4) Nano Glass Foot Smoother : Designed to leave a silky-smooth finish, this tool can be used wet or dry to remove calluses, cracked heels, and dry skin.

Perfect for:

  • Callus removal
  • Smoothing cracked heels
  • Dry skin & corns

5) Ingrown Toenail File: A high-quality, dual-edged stainless steel file designed to relieve pressure from ingrown toenails and smooth rough nail edges.

6) Medical Grade Compression Socks: Reduce swelling, support recovery, and relieve pain from plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, sprains, and more.

7) Moleskin Roll : Prevents friction, blisters, and corns before they start perfect for active feet.

Bonus Tips for Happy, Healthy Feet

  • Blisters: Apply moleskin to friction-prone areas before activity.
  • Corns: Keep pressure off with proper footwear and regularly exfoliate hard skin.
  • Tired arches: Use medical-grade compression socks and elevate your feet after long days.
  • Cracked heels: Hydrate nightly with a rich balm and cover with cotton socks.

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