How to Keep Your Feet Cool This Summer

Ah...summer. The days when the sun seems to stay up forever. Its time for cookouts with friends and family, summer vacation for the kids out of school, some time spent on the beach or lake, long days by the pool, and (unfortunately) hot weather and sweaty feet while at work.The secret to keeping cool during the summer months has been sought out ever since the beginning of time, so we want to help you out by giving a few tips for keeping your feet cool this summer. Your feet need to breathe, tooIf you know that youll be working in the heat regularly, youll want to have shoes that can breathe. Some shoes have a breathable mesh lining that allows air to flow in and out of the shoes, keeping your feet cooler. Youll want to avoid insulated shoes in this case, since those types of shoes are designed to trap the warmth within them. Trapping warmth inside your shoes on a hot day is going to make you hate the world, so dont do that. Also, when you get breaks, go sit down and untie your shoes for a second to give your feet some extra air. Just make sure youre separated from your coworkers so they dont have to smell your sweaty feet! Switch up your shoes regularlyIf youve been sweating in your work shoes all day, theyre not likely to be completely dry by the next morning. In fact, it can take up to 24 hours for your shoes to completely dry out from the day before. Therefore, youll be putting on damp shoes the next morning, which will only add to the heat and moisture that your feet produce throughout the day. So even if you have that favorite pair of work shoes or boots, it might be best to set them aside for a day and alternate the shoes that you wear each day. This gives your shoes a chance to fully dry and will keep your feet cool and dry the next day. Dont forget about the socksYour socks are the ones actually touching your feet, so they get to deal with the full blast of sweat and odor (socks really dont get enough appreciation, do they?) If you find your socks getting soaked by the end of each day, bring another pair! Changing your socks during your lunch break in the middle of the day is a great way to keep your feet cool and dry during the afternoon. Again, remember to do this away from your coworkers. We want them to actually still like you. Deodorant on your feet?Thats right. Underarm antiperspirant and deodorant can be used in more places than just under your arms! If you use it on your feet, it can prevent them from sweating as much throughout the day and keep them smelling fresh and clean. All youll need to do is lightly apply it to the soles of your feet and a little bit on the top of your feet if needed. Be careful not to apply too much, though! Youll end up with white streaks on your socks and feet, and that look is not in style. Lastly (and obviously), keep your shoes and feet cleanIt may be common sense, but proper hygiene is a must to keep your feet from getting too sweaty and hot. If youre washing your feet regularly and using deodorant like we mentioned above, your feet will stay much cooler and drier than someone who doesnt. Youll also smell much better! For your actual shoes, plain rubbing alcohol is a safe cleaner for the insides of your shoes. This kills bacteria and can decrease your risk of foot odor or fungal infections from all of that moisture that gets trapped in your shoes during hot months. Summer is a fun time, but the hot temperatures and sweaty feet get in the way of that while at work. Use these tips this summer to keep your feet cool, dry, smelling great (well, as great as summer work feet can possibly smell). If youre interested in getting a new pair of shoes with some breathability for the summer, feel free to browse through some of ours.