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Posted on Dec 7, 2024
These shocking results might even convince you to take better care of your feet.
by Negesti KaudoBuzzFeed Staff1. Medicated, waterproof bandagesto help protect your warts while also helping exfoliate them from your skin if freezing hasn't been giving you the results you want. Over 38,000 customers have rated these 5 stars for their jaw-dropping results (some after just one application)!
Promising review: "More than six years with a large, sometimes painful plantar wart on the bottom of my foot. The doctor tried freezing. I tried apple cider vinegar, aspirin, freezing at home, over and over again...nothing worked. Never showing the bottom of my feet, refusing to get a pedicure with the girls, and so, so embarrassed. It felt as if I was doomed to have it for forever; it was resistant to everything. Literally six years of fighting it, and on a whim I tried these because of the good reviews. ONE APPLICATION. I wore the bandage overnight. I didn’t think it did anything, but a few days later, the wart just came off.I know it’s silly to be so emotional over a stupid wart, but I’m telling you, I nearly cried. I’ve never been so happy with a product in my life.Highly, highly recommend giving these a try if you’ve got stubborn plantar warts." —Liz Dube
Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.29.
2. A podiatrist-level toenail clipperbecause sometimes a regular clipper just isn't up to the job. These stainless steel blades can tackle the toughest toenails, even if they're extra thick or ingrown, and a lightweight, no-slip handle allows for easy handling.
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Here's why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleagueEmma Lordloves this thing:"Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: One is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently, and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like, I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to getingrown andhelp cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper."
Promising review: "We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result, as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one!" —T.S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
3. An itty-bitty toenail brace setso you can help reverse painful ingrown nails in no timewith barely any effort at all. Just apply the strip to your toenail, and it'll straighten out the sides to help eliminate any pressure. Turns out, those boots weremade for walking — you just had an irritating ingrown toenail.
The kit comes with 10 toenail braces and the materials needed to apply it, including a nail file, solvent, and cotton swabs.
Promising review: "I never realized how curved my toenails were. I thought the pain I had was just normal and a fact of life. Only when I read about the CurveCorrect product did I realize that I had a major problem and it could be resolved! Now I'm on the way to normal, flat toenails that DON'T grow curved into my skin!" —Jamie H.
Get the kit from Amazon for $44.99.
4. A pack of maximum-strengthcorn remover pads, which are created with salicylic acid to help remove bothersome corns painlessly and effortlessly. It only takes a few days for the corn to fall off, and the bandage is cushioned to keep the area comfortable during the process!
Promising review:"I get corns on the bottom of my foot. This has been going on for 30 years. I’ve tried all the pads sold in drug stores. None of those are anywhere as good as this brand. They stick to the skin very well, and the medication really works on the corns and the thickened skin around them. Well worth it." —Al Symbal
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in larger pack sizes).
5. A pair of compression ankle sleevesto help reduce swelling and offer relief from foot injuries like sprains, arthritis, tendonitis, and even muscle fatigue. The breathable, moisture-wicking fabric helps keep your feet from sweating a storm while you wear them and reviewers even say these are comfortable with shoes!
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See AlsoUpgrade Your At-Home Pedi Routine With The Best Moisturizing Sock For Dry FeetRead more about compression socks and swelling at Cleveland Clinic, and howcompression socks may help with foot pain by helping reduce inflammation and improving circulation, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "I wear this half a day on badly damaged ankle that tends to swell. This brace helps to decrease the amount of swelling. Bought another one because works well and is comfy to wear, fits in most shoes with my socks over it. Bought a size up so not too tight. The closed back does not irritate my Achilles tendon as the open back ones do." —NancyJ
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three sizes and 10 colors).
6. Foot exfoliating peel masksthat must be magic, considering the way dead skin flakes off after one application, eventually leaving you with feet softer than when you were born, TBH. Is the peeling-skin process gross? Definitely. It's basically black magic, but over 49,000 5-star ratings prove it's worth it.
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Just pop on the booties for an hour, wash your feet, and marvel (or be totally grossed out) at the layers of dead skin peeling off your feet over the next couple of weeks.
Promising review: "I’ve tried these peels before, and NOTHING has ever been this effective. I usually get the pack of five in lavender because they’re cheaper and you get more product. But now I see why you get what you pay for. I’ve never had a foot peel do this much work. The lavender peels are not as effective on the heel or calluses as I’d like, but these are a game changer!" —iCandi
Get two pairs from Amazon for $23.99(available in two scents).
7. O'Keefe's foot cream(yes, the same folks who make the famous working hands cream) for relief to dry, cracked feet by creating a protective layer on the skin to lock in moisture. Use it after filing or exfoliating your feet for extra smooth skin!
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Promising review: "This foot cream is a great value for the money! It works wonders on my dry, cracked feet and makes them feel soft and hydrated. I love that a little goes a long way, so the tub lasts a while. It’s an essential part of my foot care routine now. Highly recommend it for anyone dealing with dry or rough feet!" —Emine Arikan
Get it from Amazon for $9.43(also available in multipacks).
8. Afungal nail renewal formula: If the appearance of your toes lately has been giving you the ick, this will help reduce discoloration, thicken your nails, and even leave them looking smoother and healthier! It's time to take your toes out of hibernation and get them ready for sandals-and-slides season.
Promising review: “I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren’t too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application.” —WIAPilot
Get it from Amazon for$18.53+(also available with a nail file).
9. A professional-grade callus-removing gel that's earned 3,000 5-star reviews (and counting) because it effortlessly removes calluses, cracks, and dead skin in just a few steps! Not to mention, you have an excuse to draw yourself a fancy foot bath and enjoy a little TLC.
Promising review:"Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned being very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they have ever been. Love, love, love." —Cheri whisker
Get it from Amazon for $14.99(available in three scents).
10. *OR* a veganurea foot cream, which helps restore and hydrate calloused and dry feet with a blend of aloe vera, safflower seed oil, chamomile, and tea tree oil.
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Read more about tea tree oil: how it can help with athlete's foot from Mayo Clinic.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this topical product to heal broken, dry, calloused feet and toes. I ignored my foot care for quite a bit while pregnant (I couldn't reach!) and then postpartum a bit. After the winter in the desert, my heels and large toe pads were cracked and parched. I used this product every day for 10 days, and the results were amazing! I slathered it on after my shower in the morning, put on socks, and wore that during the day for 10 days. My feet are healed, with no trace of dryness. Even my toenails are improved and hydrated. My hands are also healed (I'm constantly washing my hands) because I would apply this to my feet and rub the rest in. I highly recommend this product for anyone suffering from super-dry, cracked feet. It works! It is thick, so cover with socks and let the warmth and barrier marinate your dry feet and toes into soft, beautiful skin!" —Natalie
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
11. OrrrrDr. Scholl's Severe Cracked Heel Repair — a roll-on restorative balm to help soften and hydrate rough, callused skin on the bottom of your feet. FYI, this magic won't work all on it's own, reviewers recommend using a quality foot file for removing the skin (like at #xx)!
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Promising review: "I've struggled with being able to keep my heels and the ball of my foot from cracking. Pedicures, lotions, oils, and peels only provided a temporary fix. I've been using this for two weeks, once in the morning and once in the evening especially after bathing, and the cracks on one heel are gone. The other heel, my worst one, has improved so significantly I've been floored. If you're looking for something to help with cracking I highly recommend giving this a try. This has worked better than using Urea 40% cream. I wish I had found this sooner so my feet would have looked better this past summer." —DD
Get it from Amazon for $6.47.
12. A pair ofmoisturizing sockscreated with a blend of aloe vera and shea butter gel to give your callused, dry, itchy feet a salon-quality treatment whenever. Plus, the design targets each toe, making sure no cuticle is left unmoisturized.
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Promising review: "I’ve had soft feet my entire life, but once I went through the police academy, my feet got so calloused. I felt nothing could help; I tried all the tricks. That is, until I started wearing these! I also put petroleum jellyon my feet before putting these slippers on. They work with only half a night's rest!!" —Eikaiva Boyer
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three sizes).
13. Or, somereusable moisturizing socksdesigned just for your heels with a blend of jojoba seed oil, olive oil, and vitamin E oil in the gel-lining to soak into your feet overnight. You can even use your favorite lotion on the inside!
ZenToesis a woman-owned small business specializing in products to help you have happier feet.
Promising review: "I used these socks with Dr. Scholls severe cracked heel balm, every night for the first week and then on and off for the next few weeks. Photos (shown above) are about three weeks apart. My heels had deep, painful cracks that would occasionally bleed, and now they're almost gone." —Manuel C.
Get two pairs from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 10 color options and wide-widths).
14. A pair of acupressure slidesbecause who needs a mat when you could massage your feet while doing tasks around the house?! If you love the feeling of acupressure and you're sick of your feet always barking at the end of the day, these slides will offer some relief, and all you have to do is wear them.
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Read more about reflexology, acupressure, and how it can help with stress from theCleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "Thisshoedoesanexcellentjobwith the reflexology points. I ordered myshoesize, and it fits just as myshoesfit. The first day, I could only wear it a couple of minutes because it was quite painful, but it was doing itsjob. The more I wore it, the less painful it became. Thisshoehas been a tremendous help to me. I realize that when I wear it, I sleep better at night. This photo shows that it is hitting certain pressure points for proper reflexology (above, right). I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a good reflexology massage without having to pay so much money for it." —Corinne Dabney
Get them from Amazon for $26.99 (available in women's sizes 5–11, men's sizes 6–12, and three colors).
15. Afoot file, which requires a little elbow grease to tackle those crusted and calloused feet once and for all (or at least regularly). You can skip the costly pedis and make a spa day out of it from the comfort of your home!
Promising review: "AMAZING!!! Seriously beyond impressed with this product. I've never had dry or cracked heels until recently, and I've tried everything I could find to get rid of them. This is all you need!!! I literally opened the box and did this in less than a minute! I'll never use anything else! Even better than professional pedicures!!!" —Kyla Jackson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
16. Or a waterproof electric foot filethat requires much less elbow grease than a regular pumice stone or foot file but still does a great job removing all those layers of dead, cracked, and dry skin — all at the push of a button. Sandal season, here we come!
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Promising review: "I bought this expecting it to help a little bit with my winter feet going into summer, but I just used it for the first time and was SHOCKED at how well it actually worked!! So much dead skin came off, and I was actually grossed out by the amount that came off my foot. Quick, painless, and easy to use. Recommend this to everyone!! I’ve used other electric files in the past, but this one is the best I’ve ever used." —Hailey Thanasiu
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).
17. Or thistravel-friendly foot filecreated with etched glass to help restore your aching feet to their just-left-the-womb baby softness. Seriously, I own one of these foot files, and it might be my favorite pieces of pedicure equipment: It expertly smooths, buffs, and removes dead skin with barely any effort, and you can rinse it off afterward!
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Promising review: "I don't really write reviews because I just don't 🤷🏾. But this product is by far the BEST foot scraper I have ever used. I haven't been to the nail salon for a pedicure in over three months. Don't judge me — nursing school is demanding, dammit! LOL... I can now just file my feet and paint my own nails. Thanks to the creators for this phenomenal product!!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $14.99(available in two colors with or without a handle).
18. An antifungal tea tree balmthat'll help you tend to bothersome itchiness, such as jock itch or athlete's foot and, of course, very, very dry skin. The extra-strength, plant-based formula helps keep your skin protected as it works its magical-seeming relief.
Read more about tea tree oil — how it can help with athlete's foot, from theMayo Clinic,and with jock itch, from theCleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "I had just about given up getting relief from jock itch. I'm 70 yearsoldbut very active; I exercise six days a week for about 90 minutes. We also live in Florida, which is very humid and hot in the summer. I'm outside a lot during the day. I developed a stubborn case of jock itch. NOTHING WORKED! I ordered a jar of Wonder Balm. Within a couple of days, I started getting sweet relief!! I still get minor flare-ups, but I'm keeping this around for everyday use!" —Gary C.
Get it from Amazon for $36.32.
19. An orthotic insole insertso you can transform your favorite shoes — specifically sneakers, walking or running shoes, boots, and maybe even a pair of flats with removable insoles — into a comfortable oasis for your ~sole~, thanks to a deep, stabilizing heel cup, shock-absorbing materials, and built-in arch support.
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Promising review: "I’ve gone through a lot of different types of insoles, from inexpensive to extremely expensive. I stand all day long, every day, on concrete, so my feet get pretty sore. I’ve only been wearing these for about a week, and OMG, do my feet feel great. I did have to cut them down a sizable amount in the middle, which was pretty hard to do because they are significantly hard on the bottom, but once I got done with that, they fit perfectly. The arch is really good and definitely helps my feet, and the insole adds just the right amount of cushion. I definitely recommend these for the low price. Will definitely be buying more for other shoes." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.19+ (available in women's sizes 6–14.5 and men's sizes 4–16.5 and in five colors).
20. Plus, cozy Ugg insolesjust perfect for restoring your current pair's footbed, even after years of walking around in them sockless. You can also use them in pretty much any shoe with a similar shape, transforming them into slippers!
Promising review: "These insoles were somewhat of a 'Hail Mary' for me after I bought a pair of nonrefundable winter boots that were not well insulated and were slightly too loose. These are one of the best purchases I've ever made in my life. My boots not only fit perfectly now, but they are SO COMFORTABLE and warm. I can walk around in them all day and they keep my feet warm and dry. My feet are between sizes, and based on the reviews, I went with the smaller size, which was perfect. I'm contemplating buying another pair to have on hand in case I want to add them to another set of boots." —janesays13
Get them from Amazon for $19.95 (available in women's sizes 5–12 and two colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.