Have your feet got worse as you have got older.

I used to be rather proud of my feet. Having spent a lot of my 20s in sandals and flip-flops, they didn't have to suffer the era of winkle-pickers. However, through no fault of my own, I have acquired a bunion. It's not very big yet and I hope it's going to stay that way.

I'm very lucky to have few problems with my feet and I've done the stiletto bit in my day. Still wear a heel but much more sedate now. However, I do so agree with MB that, if the feet have problems, that is transmitted to the rest of the body in an adverse way. I would most certainly prioritise any necessary treatment ahead of other outlays. Good tip of approaching age uk for services that might exist in one's area. Thank you.

This brings to mind the Pam Ayres poem
"I wish I'd looked after me teeth"

In this case "I wish I'd looked after me feet"
(I did but it made no difference)

I can't say I've ever had any trouble with my feet they've always worked fine---------it's the rest of me that needs a good overhaul as it doesn't usually want to go where my feet go.

Flexitol heal balm is wonderful stuff. Put it in your feet and then out sox on, go to bed
It works a treat

I must look out for moisturising socks. Needed desperately.

Oh dear, Pamela, I really wouldn't want to get my feet out in a beauty salon. It might scar the poor staff for life! A podiatrist now, I would expect to have seen some horrible things in his/her time. I might just get an appointment, see what they can do for me.

71 year old feet have no corns, I can still cut toe-nails, none are discoloured so feet are in pretty good shape but bunion joint on right foot a bit uncomfortable at times - my longer foot.

Plantar fasciitis in my left foot began in May, it was excruciating in June/July and then with exercises and rest started to settle down but is still a bit of a problem, it stiffens up when I'm sitting but soon eases up and at the moment is not stopping me walking etc.

Hmm...mine are ok.
I do pamper them every week with foot masques from Superdrug, like thin boots which moisturise and you wear for 20 mins.
Before that, I clip the nails and use my battery foot scrub then soak feet in warm water with Epsom salts.
As I walk around barefoot indoors all year round I like to have decent looking feet in case the postman calls for a cuppa after his round.
He has, on occasion, had a go at painting my nails but his choice of colour was silver whereas I prefer Berry Red by Leighton Denny.
I think that looking after your whole body is important and I do like sexy shoes so decent feet are a must.

As I walk around barefoot indoors all year round I like to have decent looking feet in case the postman calls for a cuppa after his round.
He has, on occasion, had a go at painting my nails but his choice of colour was silver whereas I prefer Berry Red by Leighton Denny

Really?
Is that a normal part of the service the Post Office provides in Haslemere?

Dry, flaky skin? Soak in Listerine 50/50 with hot water. Sounds mad, but it work - and your feet smell nice too.

My poor postman would have a fit if he saw me in bare feet. He's only ever seen me in wellies or Crocs.

I can’t stand seeing women in open sandals with thick crusty dry skin on their heels.
All it takes is a foot file and regular moisturising after bathing.
It’s pure laziness. Very unsightly.

MawBroon

Haha....I've no idea about what posties in Haslemere do as I live in Godalming.
My postie sometimes calls in on his way home after finishing work. We have tea and a natter.
I don't find it odd that he has asked to 'have a go' at painting my nails. He's 38 and I know his wife. He does her toe nails too.

:Hmm...mine are ok.
Of course they are - would we expect anything less?
decent feet are a must.
There's your excellent genes again hen!


He missed his vocation, then, should have been a beautician or worked in a nail bar instead of slogging round in all weathers delivering post.

then - not hen!

Some people make a career out of sly (or not so sly) digs.
I said they were ok, not perfect and because I like wearing sexy shoes (mostly in summer) then having decent feet which are on show, is IMO, a must.
If you think differently then you're entitled continue that way.
It's not necessarily down to genes.
My mum had varicose veins in her 40s and had them 'stripped'.
Thankfully, I haven't got bad veins but then maybe I'm not as attractive as you and don't have your many good qualities.
We can't have it all.
I make the most of what I have and don't set myself beside other people to compare.
Being healthy and contented with my life are what matter to me.

Sorry GabbyG wrong part of the Home Counties.
(Cant think why I thought it was Haslemere. )

I don't find it odd that he has asked to 'have a go' at painting my nails. He's 38 and I know his wife. He does her toe nails too
Eurgh! A 38 year old postman painting a 75 year old woman’s toenails?
I find it very weird, a bit too Dorian/Birds of a Feather if you know what I mean.

BTW...some men have fetishes, feet being one.

Exactly.

I'm feeling slightly queasy now...... not envy

Now now MawBroon
Would you think it odd if a 38 yr old male painted the toenails of Helen Mirren or Judi Dench?
I'm about two years older than M&s Mitten and taller, not as pretty but then I don't wear make-up to hide any imperfections.
I'm 10 years younger than Dame Judi but not as lined and I'm slimmer and taller.
Would it sit better with you if that was the scenario rather than an unknown 75 yr old GNer?
My OH is a great deal younger and likes double showers but I suppose that deserves your opprobrium too.
I'm sure that you don't know half of our private lives and a good job too. You might be shocked.

M&s Mitten Ms Mirren.

I’m another one who wore sensible lace-up, well-fitting shoes as a girl and have never worn high heels . Despite this I developed bunions on both feet plus knobbly arthritic lumps on my toes. It ain’t fair! However, surgery on my feet has made a difference to how my feet feel - and how they look. Nails are ghastly,though....

I'm sure that you don't know half of our private lives

We're getting to know rather too much a lot of yours GG54! I'm off to bed, with my head full of images I'd rather not have at this time of night.