[pct-l] heel calluses

[Donna Saufley]

The products you mention will soften and smooth, but not remove calluses
(see my post from yesterday about products that will -- I put mine in my
bounce box).

Calluses on your feet are an amazing thing.  They will grow, and grow, and
grow. When they get think and dry enough, they begin to crack.  When you are
hiking, there is friction that can cause blisters under the calluses.
Keeping them off is a constant endeavor, and removal needs to be addressed
weekly.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Scott Bryce
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 11:04 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] heel calluses

frankgilliland at comcast.net wrote:
> Calluses is/are kind of good and kind of bad.

I get thick calluses on my heels and they crack. It can be quite painful.

I was at Walmart today, and I took a look around the pedicure supplies.
I found a smallish foam block with grit in the surface that is made for
smoothing foot calluses. It weights 0.4 oz. That is something I am
willing to carry.

I also have a 1/2 oz jar of Blue Goo heel cream. When it runs out, I can
refill the jar with Bag Balm or lanolin or whatever I can find.

I was filing my heels last night and realized this is something I will
probably have to do a few times on the trail. I think I have it worked out.
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