Take Care of Your Feet

As a Soccer player, your feet are your tools. A handyman would take care of his tools; make sure they are of the best quality and working correctly, to ensure that he can do his job properly. So why should it be any different for a Soccer player?

If you take care of your Feet, in return, your feet will take care of you.

As a Soccer player, your feet are going to take a beating, it’s inevitable. If you’ve been playing Soccer for a while you’re probably familiar with the dreadful annoyance of calluses and blisters. These minor soccer injuries can become a much bigger problem if neglected. Take it from me; one season I was sidelined for 4 games due to blood blisters on the bottom of my feet.

Looking back, I can only blame myself for missing those games. If I had taken better care of my feet, this problem never would have happened. In the end it’s up to you to take care of your feet and if you want to prolong your Soccer career for as long as possible, it’s definitely in your best interest.

Here are a few helpful tips to take better care of your Feet:

1)      Pick the Right Shoes.

This is the most basic step to protecting your feet. Don’t rush your decision when it comes to picking new Soccer boots. Be sure to pick a shoe that is comfortable and fits properly (Oh and obviously accentuates the features of your foot structure ). Wearing shoes that are too big (even a half size) will do serious damage to your feet.

2)      Wear two pairs of Socks.

Putting an extra layer of protection can make a big difference in protecting your feet from blisters. It’s also nice to have that extra layer of protection anytime you’re standing on your feet for 2 hours.

3)      Put Vaseline on your feet.

Rubbing Vaseline on your feet before you put on your Socks will reduce the likeliness of blisters occurring (It’s science!). Some Soccer players even put a layer of Vaseline on top of their Socks. For me, this gets a little too messy, so I just keep it to one layer.

4)      Use one of those stone, foot, scrubby things.

The correct term is a “Pumice Stone”, but you knew what I was talking about. Use one of these in the shower, after your game. This will remove the dead skin from your feet and stop the build up of calluses.

5)      Use a Foot File.

When your feet are dry and the skin isn’t too tender (possibly the morning after a game or soccer training sessions), you can also use a “foot file” to remove the layer of dead skin and reduce the build up of calluses. Just be sure not to file too much skin off; when you hit bone, that’s probably a good time to stop.

6)      Get a Pedicure.

Guys put your testosterone aside for a second, it’ ok. Girls, you have my permission to indulge. Try it out, who knows you might actually enjoy it. Even though they are a little expensive, I would recommend getting at least one per season; maybe near the end, when your feet need it the most. Trust me, you’ll be thankful.
Remember take care of your feet, and your feet will take care of you.
If you have any other tips or recommendations to add to this list, please share a comment below.

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