Wearing pumps with bare feet makes you look healthy and is easy to wear because they don't slip. You don't have to worry about your socks sticking out, so you can fully enjoy fashion with pumps.
However, you need to be careful about "bad smell", "sore shoes" and "athlete's foot" caused by wearing pumps with bare feet.
This time, mamian, a store specializing in women's shoes, will introduce "precautions when wearing pumps with bare feet" along with preventive measures.
Points to note when wearing pumps with bare feet: Unpleasant odor
When you wear pumps with bare feet, you may be particularly concerned about the "smell". Sweat itself is almost odorless, but when the bacteria on your feet and pumps grow, it creates an unpleasant odor. If you wear pumps with bare feet, be sure to prevent odor as follows. Even if an unpleasant odor occurs once, you can reduce the odor by responding in the same way.
Dry after wearing
After wearing the pumps with bare feet, let's dry them with shoe drying material. If you leave the pumps unattended after wearing them for a long time, the pumps will continue to be sweaty and damp, allowing bacteria to grow. In addition, drying in a well-ventilated place or drying in the shade on a sunny day is also effective as a countermeasure against odors.
use deodorant spray
Spraying deodorant spray inside the pumps will help keep the bad odors at bay. Deodorant spray not only eliminates unpleasant odors, but also sterilizes and keeps the inside of the pumps clean. Recently, there are scented sprays, but if you mix it with an unpleasant odor, it can make the smell even more unpleasant, so be careful when choosing a deodorant spray.
care for feet
Bacteria that cause odor prefer sweat and dead skin cells, so removing the dead skin cells from your feet can prevent the growth of these bacteria. Thoroughly wash one foot at a time with well-foamed soap, and use a nail brush to thoroughly remove dirt between the nails. After washing, wipe off the moisture with a towel. Also, if you have mild keratin, you can easily remove keratin at home using a foot file. However, don't overdo it, so let's keep it about once or twice a week.
wear a few feet
You will want to wear your favorite pumps every day. However, since pumps worn for a day are damp with sweat, wearing the same pumps every day will cause odor. Allow at least one rest day to dry the pumps to prevent odors. It is recommended to keep 2-3 pairs of pumps so that they can dry sufficiently.
Points to note when wearing pumps with bare feet: Shoe blisters
When wearing pumps with bare feet, you also need to be careful of "shoe blisters". If the size and shape of the pumps you are wearing do not fit your feet, you are more likely to get blisters.
If the size is too big, the heel will float every time you walk, causing blisters on the heel. On the other hand, if the size is small, the toes and insteps will be burdened, and there is a possibility of causing blisters on the toes, bunions or bunions.
In addition, people with "square type" who have almost the same length of toes and "Egyptian type" who have the longest big toes wear pumps with pointed toes, which causes blisters due to unnecessary pressure on the toes. easier.
Choosing shoes is important to prevent blisters, but you can also prevent them as an emergency by the following method.
Apply a band-aid or protective tape
You can prevent blisters by applying bandages or protective tape to areas where blisters tend to occur. Especially new pumps are hard, so protect the areas where you feel that they may hit a little before they cause blisters. Also, even if you don't feel pain after wearing it for a short time, it may hurt when you walk for a long time.
apply petroleum jelly
You can also apply petroleum jelly to your heels and toes, which are prone to blisters. You can reduce the friction between your skin and the pump by applying petroleum jelly. If you are prone to blisters on a regular basis, you may want to carry petroleum jelly with you.
However, petroleum jelly may cause oil burns on the skin, so it is recommended to use it in combination with sunscreen. The inside of pumps with petroleum jelly may also stain, so it is better to apply petroleum jelly to an inconspicuous area and test it before using.
Precautions when wearing pumps with bare feet: Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot has an image of middle-aged men who wear leather shoes, but it is actually a disease that can affect young women if they are not careful.
Athlete's foot is an infectious disease caused by a fungus called Trichophyton that grows on the skin. It is easy to breed in hot and humid environments, so people who wear pumps with bare feet should always be careful.
dry the water
If your feet are unclean for a long period of time, ringworm can easily spread. Thoroughly wash your feet in the bath and dry them with a towel.
The most common place for athlete's foot to develop is between the toes. It is recommended to take off the pumps several times a day and let them dry, as it is easy to sweat and get stuffy between your fingers.
Prevent recurrence of athlete's foot
It is said that one-fourth of Japanese people have athlete's foot, and many people get athlete's foot repeatedly. Therefore, if you have had athlete's foot once or are worried about athlete's foot wearing pumps with bare feet, it is recommended to use a special over-the-counter medicine to prevent it.
In the unlikely event that symptoms such as cracked skin or juicy skin appear, please consult a dermatologist.
Try mamian pumps that are gentle on your feet!
At mamian, we make pumps that fit the feet of Japanese women. For people who usually get blisters, we recommend the iCoN series, which incorporates a lot of cushioning material inside.
However, if any pumps are left damp with sweat or rain, they will cause unpleasant odors and athlete's foot, so try drying them on a regular basis or wearing multiple pairs of shoes. please give me.
