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If you’re like me, then you’ve spent hours of your life trying to buff away those awful calluses and corns that just always seem to grow back. No matter how good you are at maintaining your daily pumice stone and foot moisturization ritual, which is a common way to improve the look of calluses and corns on toes, heels, balls of the feet, and other areas — it doesn’t necessarily prevent them from developing over and over again.

The only way to prevent corns and calluses from developing is by reducing (or eliminating, if possible) the excess pressure and friction on the areas of the feet where they show up. If you don’t, you can expect to continue to pay for it in the time and money you have to spend going around in circles treating them day after day, week after week, as they continue to grow back.

So if you’re serious about breaking the cycle, here are five actions you can take to stop those pesky calluses and corns from developing in the first place.

1. Get your feet professionally measured and fitted for shoes.

Too many people overlook the option to get their feet properly measured for shoes that fit right. And as women, we’re often known to sacrifice comfort entirely for style.

Both length and width should be taken into consideration, even if one foot’s measurement is larger than the other. You should aim to allow up to half an inch of space between your big toe (or your longest toe) and the shoe.

Being able to wiggle your toes around freely without any restriction is a good sign that your shoes fit. Some shoe stores are able to stretch your shoes out in any areas that feel like they’re rubbing or pinching you.

2. Avoid wearing shoes with very pointed toes or high heels.

Well, ladies, I hate to say it, but you have a choice to make here. (And guys, some of you will too.) Are you willing to suffer through the discomfort and unpleasant look of your feet for the sake of looking fashionable? Because if you do suffer from the repeated development of calluses or corns, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to accomplish both.

Serious prevention means saying no to wearing any shoes that squeeze your toes into a point, or heels that hoist you up. Only you know your situation best, so it’s possible you may be able to get away with some styles — but again, keep in mind that comfort trumps style if callus and corn prevention is your priority!

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