As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it’s time to swap winter boots for open toe shoes, sandals and flip-flops. But are your feet ready for summer? Many of us neglect our feet during the colder months, only to realise that callus, fishers (cracked heels), fungal nails, corns, calluses, or stubborn verrucae have taken hold.
We see it year on year where people present a problem that’s manifested and should have sought medical advice/treatment sooner. Whether you need an MOT of your feet or expert treatment for a persistent problem, our team is here to help. From routine care to specialist treatments, we’ll ensure your feet are in top shape, so you can step into summer with confidence!
The Importance of Foot Care in Warmer Months
With warmer weather comes an increase in outdoor activities like walking, running, and beach outings. While this is great for overall health, it can also put added strain on your feet. Sweating more can lead to athletes foot, fungal infections, walking barefoot can increase the risk of verrucae, and long periods in sandals or bare foot can dry out the skin, leading to cracks and even foot pain.
Ignoring foot problems can lead to discomfort and even infections. So what’s the good news? A little preparation now can prevent bigger issues later. Here’s how we can help you get summer-ready feet.
Routine Foot Care for Beautiful, Healthy Feet
Even if you don’t have any major foot concerns, keeping up with regular foot care ensures that your feet look and feel their best all summer long.
1. Indulge in Opulence with Our Luxury Callen Olive Medical Pedicure, where Health, Podiatry and Luxury Unite
Elevate your foot care routine to a lavish experience with our Callen Olive Medical Pedicure – a bespoke facial for your feet. Immerse yourself in luxury and bask in the exclusive benefits of Callen Olive’s luxury skincare range.
What’s Included?
✔️ Toenail cutting, shaping, and smoothing
✔️ Cuticle care to prevent painful overgrowth
✔️ Hard skin and callus removal
✔️ Treatment for cracked heels and dry skin
✔️ Luxury skincare for legs and feet
✔️ Lower Leg Massage
✔️ Heat Treatment for dry skin
A medical pedicure is the perfect pre-summer treatment to ensure your feet are soft, smooth, and sandal-ready!
2. Cracked Heels & Dry Skin – Hydrated Feet for Summer
Summer sandals and barefoot walks can dry out your heels, leading to painful cracks. Our professional treatments remove hard skin, deeply hydrate the feet, and prevent painful fissures from developing.
Top Tip: Moisturise daily with Callen Olive Foot Sole and Heel Saviour Balm to lock in hydration and prevent dryness.
3. Corns & Calluses – Instant Relief and comfort for your feet Corns and calluses form due to repeated friction or pressure, often from ill-fitting shoes or high-impact activities. If left untreated, they can become painful and make walking uncomfortable.
Our team of expert podiatrists safely remove corns and calluses. We can also advise on preventative, future care to stop them from returning.
Specialist Treatments for Common Foot Concerns
If you’re dealing with persistent foot problems, don’t let them stop you from enjoying summer activities. Here are some of the most common issues we treat:
1. Verrucas – Say Goodbye for Good!
Verrucas can be embarrassing and stubborn, often making people feel self-conscious in open-toed shoes. Over-the-counter treatments often fail, but our advanced Swift Verruca Therapy provides a fast and effective solution.
Why Choose Swift?
✔️Uses microwave technology to destroy the virus at its root
✔️Has over 86% success rate
✔️Stimulates your immune system to fight the verruca naturally
✔️Quick treatment with no downtime
✔️No more covering up your feet—let us help you feel confident again!
2. Ingrown Toenails – Permanent solutions available for getting healthy toenails again!
An ingrowing toenail can cause significant pain, swelling, and infection. If left untreated, it can worsen and require more complex treatment.
Treatment Options:
Routine nail care – Trimming and reshaping to guide healthy nail growth Nail surgery – A procedure for severe cases, offering life changing permanent pain relief
If you’re experiencing discomfort, don’t wait for it to worsen—book a consultation with us today. Prevention is better than cure!
3. Fungal Nail Infections – Restore Healthy Toenails
What does a fungal nail look like? Unhealthy Discoloration: Your toenails may take on an unsightly yellowish-brown hue, White Spots, Brittleness, Thickness, Darkening, Altered shape and odour at times
At Walk This Way Podiatry, we offer Lunula Laser Therapy, a safe, pain-free solution that clears fungal infections without medication.
Why Choose Lunula Laser?
✔️No pain, no downtime
✔️Over 89% success rate
✔️Treats the infection at the root
✔️Improves nail health naturally
Tips for Maintaining Summer-Ready Feet
Choose the Right Footwear – Opt for supportive sandals with arch support instead of flat flip-flops.
Keep Feet Clean & Dry – Wash feet daily and dry them thoroughly to prevent fungal infections.
Moisturise Regularly – Use a cream to prevent dry, cracked heels such as Callen Olive Heel Saviour Balm.
Don’t Ignore Foot Pain – If something feels wrong, book an appointment before it worsens.
Step Into Summer with Confidence!
Summer is all about barefoot walks, beach days, and open-toe shoes – don’t let foot problems hold you back. Whether you need routine maintenance or specialist treatment, our expert podiatrists are here to help.
Book your appointment today and step confidently into the new year!
Wellness can start from the feet up! If you are in need of advice, then give us a call or email us today.
