Our 10 tips for healthy feet

Strong, comfortable feet are the foundation of enjoying handcrafted shoes. These ten habits are easy to add to your daily routine and pair perfectly with the breathable linings, balanced heels, and supportive footbeds we build at O.SUR.

1. Rotate pairs: never wear the same shoes two days in a row—let leather dry fully and regain shape.
2. Choose a gradual heel: 30–65 mm for daily wear keeps calves relaxed while maintaining posture.
3. Use cedar shoe trees nightly to wick moisture and preserve the toe box.
4. Trim nails straight across; rounded cuts increase ingrown risk when wearing close-fitting lasts.
5. Hydrate skin, not insoles: apply cream after showers, let it absorb before slipping shoes on.
6. Prefer socks with 3–5% elastane for light compression that reduces swelling on long days.
7. Swap factory insoles for cork or leather footbeds if feet run hot; they breathe better.
8. Stretch calves daily; tight Achilles tendons push weight to the forefoot and shorten shoe life.
9. Disinfect insides weekly with alcohol spray; let dry 10 minutes to prevent odor bacteria.
10. Listen to hotspots early—heel grips or thin forefoot pads prevent blisters before they start.