Soak feet in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes
Gently scrub thick skin with a pumice stone or foot file
Pat feet completely dry, especially between toes
Apply a thick heel balm with urea, lactic acid, salicylic acid, or petrolatum
Cover heels with cotton socks overnight
Repeat moisturizing twice daily
Avoid walking barefoot on hard surfaces
Wear closed-back, cushioned shoes
Use silicone heel cups or gel inserts
Keep feet clean and dry
Avoid hot showers and harsh soaps
Exfoliate only a few times per week
Stay hydrated
Maintain a healthy weight
Control conditions like eczema, diabetes, or athlete’s foot
See a doctor if cracks are deep, bleeding, painful, or infected