The Ultimate Guide to Foot Care for Runners

Discover the best foot care routines for runners from cracking to fungus prevention.

Discover the best foot care routines for runners from cracking to fungus prevention.

Summary

  • Moisturize feet every night to prevent cracking.
  • Consider medical advice if issues persist
  • Try specialized foot creams and socks for better skin condition
  • Use home remedies to maintain foot health

BottleCoffee

I moisturize them every night when I go to bed. But even before I did this, it’s never impacted my running. Sounds like you have something more serious going on.

hoppygolucky

I agree with u/BottleCoffee. I think it would be wise to have this checked out. You might have something else going on. Now that you’re getting back into running, you don’t want something to derail your momentum.

compassrunner

I’ve never had my feet crack. I favour wool socks year-round. No, they aren’t too warm, they are wicking, and there are thin options perfect for summer.

rochey1010

Get Scholl’s foot cream (cracked heels). It is a godsend. I was getting cracked heels from running and this immediately started working. Within a week, my heels were smooth again.