Why do so many people have cracked heels plus, due to wearing flip flops?

How do you know this is caused from flip flops?

Some people pamper their feet, while others don’t care. There are also people running around barefoot a lot more than others, and those with actual medical problems that show symptoms in their feet. Do these questions truly reflect what runs through your head?

I don’t think flip flops cause the problem, it just makes it visible.

Good point why do I think it’s flip flops?
Flip flops only make it visible not cause it.
I just found this:
https://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/dry-cracked-heels

Some people have feet that grow enormous calluses. Callus overgrowth could cause them to develop cracks, and it’s not easy to heal them up.

it’s calluses and it’s perfectly natural. A consequance of walking barefoot. Stay tuned for the M. Night Shyamalan ending.

I had a friend whose feet grew calluses super fast, and she was always working on them. That’s not normal.

People who don’t want to take care of their feet, shouldn’t force the rest of us to be around their ugly feet, I hate seeing them, especially in summer. Paint your nails, moisturize, buff, etc…or just wear shoes that cover that nastiness up. haha!

Odd the fuss about feet. No one complains about unsightly hands. I wonder if that might change if gloves were the norm for hands in public.

One would think that when you wear shoes, the moisture is trapped by your socks and shoes. That would help keep the skin moist.

I take care of my cracked heels by using lotion every morning until it is improved.

Thanks all.

But how come the cracks don’t appear when they are not wearing flip flops. I mean the heels are are perfectly smooth in winter and fall and spring. It still doesn’t mean flip flops are the cause though, as it was pointed out to me.

I live in the tropics and it is a common problem. Most people get them. If you walk alot on hard surfaces without much protection to the soles you get them. In warm countries most people wear sandals or walk barefoot in house. Most sandals also have hard soles so there is not much protection against the impact of your heel touching the hard ground. Same when you walk barefoot. Also when you wear sandals you cannot really wear lotion on your feet as it attracts dirt and dust. So when you live in a hot climate or summer or walk alot you are more prone to them and really have to give your feet extra care but most people forget as you can really only treat it at night when you sleep with heavy lotion and socks. When I lived in a cold climate and or wore sneakers or cushioned shoes every day with lotion on my feet I did not get them as much. So i think it has to do with walking alot on hard surfaces without much protection.

That’s what I was thinking too, but then why is it only the heel part of the foot that gets damaged?

Out of the entire foot, I think the heel has the most padding and has the most flesh. It’s round, and every time you take a step the heel changes shape, much like a balloon does when you push it down on a hard flat surface. Calluses are thick and hard. When enough pressure is placed on that area, it naturally cracks.

Ok, Doesn’t every part of the foot change shape with every step? I think the toes are the softest part of the foot therefore easiest to get damaged, no?

I’m assuming toes are smaller, don’t get huge curved calluses, and they don’t carry as much weight.

By damaged I mean get calluses, get cracked, etc., I’ll have to give up on this topic for now anyway.

Thanks all.