No mean feet

EXPERTS REVEAL WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT BE DOING TO YOUR FEET THIS SUMMER...

- BY LARA OWEN

WHEN the sun's out and sandals are on, your feet are suddenly on show, highlighting your perhaps non-existent winter footcare routine.

We hear from podiatrists and nail technicians about what you should really be doing to keep your feet in check this summer.

Why footcare matters more in heat

"Taking care of your feet is as important as taking care of your face or hands," explains Footmender All in One podiatrist Molly Chilvers.

There is an overall elevated risk to your foot health during the summer.

"Hotter feet tend to sweat and swell more, particularly during sport, which can increase the risk of rubbing and blistering," says Matthew Collison, podiatrist at Pure Sports Medicine.

"Sunburn is a real risk to feet, as often people forget to apply sunscreen [to them]. This can be painful and significantly increases the risk of skin cancers."

Keep toenails in check