Taking care of your feet is crucial when exercising regularly in challenging conditions. When competing in cold weather, you may want to consider some additional winter foot care tips.
Keep your feet clean and dry
Daily foot washing is an important part of any military foot care routine. Washing your feet with soap and water can help remove any bacteria that can cause uncomfortable infections such as athlete’s feet and cheese feet. After washing your feet, make sure to dry them thoroughly, paying special attention to the gaps between your toes. Wearing socks on wet skin can cause bacteria to build up and can also cause skin to cool too quickly in cold conditions. Regularly soak your feet in warm water and add some salt to help further prevent infection.
Keep your toenails trimmed
Regular toenail trimming is an important part of military foot care throughout the year, not just during the winter. In addition to the discomfort typically experienced when wearing military boots, long nails can also hit the front end of the boot, causing nail bruising or tearing the sock. Making toenails too long may also cause them to become embedded in the flesh, which can quickly become very painful and interfere with important activities.
Keep boots dry
An important part of winter foot care tips is ensuring that the boots you wear are in good condition. Gloryfootwear military boots are waterproof and keep the feet dry. But it is important that you let the boots dry after each use. Store them in a dry, well-ventilated place so that they can dry naturally. Wearing wet boots can cause bacteria to build up, and leaving boots wet can also damage the leather. Make sure to let your boots dry when not in use, and always avoid wearing wet socks.
