It's cold, and one of the places that the body loses the most heat from is through our feet, that combined with cold flooring mostly means our feet stay in socks throughout the whole of winter, but, we need to remember that our feet need to 'breathe'. If it's warm enough at home try going without those socks for a bit. If not, then wearing socks made from natural fibres can make a huge difference, helping to keep the feet more comfortable and less sweaty. 

Let's be honest, winter doesn't just bring the cold here, it also brings the rain, and more often than not I manage to get caught in the rain if I am out in my trainers, returning home with wet socks and feet! It is essential that you take the time to properly dry your feet when wet, whether from the rain, or the shower. Properly drying all over your feet including between the toes can help to reduce the chance of bacteria forming.

Try to boost the circulation in your feet, do some gentle exercise, this will help the blood keep pumping and help your feet to continue feeling healthy!

We spoke all about party footwear last week (watch it here!) but what about our day to day shoes during winter? Sturdy footwear with good grip is a must, if you can fit a nice thick pair of socks in then even better!

Make sure to continue looking after your nails throughout winter, now that we are in enclosed shoes all the time, having those nails a little too long can cause pain, so keep on top of your foot care routine explained to you by your podiatrist. 

Try to keep your feet warm, but warm them up slowly! When coming in from outside or a colder space into the warmth, do not put your feet too close to radiators or fires, this could cause chilblains. Try instead keeping them warm by using thermal socks!

Grab a cuppa and put your feet up! Not only is elevating your feet great for circulation but it also helps to keep your feet warm. The floor is normally the coldest part of the house as warm air rises, so relax for a bit with your feet up!

Lastly, as we spoke about yesterday in our #WednesdayWisdom stay hydrated! For more information on how this makes a difference watch our video here.