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Take Our Quiz & See What Your Feet Need!

 

Not sure what your feet really need?  Take our easy quiz and get a customized plan to help you have healthier, more beautiful feet! We've created a simple self-assessment tool that can be a good predictor of foot health and the overall challenges your feet face.

As you read each question, give yourself:

  • One point for each answer #1
  • Two points for each answer #2
  • Three points for each answer #3

And add a point for every item you check on the Question 9. Then just add your points up to determine your total.

When you're done, find your plan below. For your convenience, each plan also has  links to everything you'll need for healthier, softer feet.

Let's get started...

1. When you look at the bottom of your feet, what do you see?
  1. Soft and smooth skin
  2. A few areas of rough and dry skin
  3. Hard, dry skin or calluses on heels, toes or balls of feet
2. Do you ever get painful “cracks” in your heels?
  1. No
  2. Occasionally
  3. Yes, often
3. What kind of shoes do you wear?
  1. Comfortable roomy shoes with no more than a 1” heel.
  2. I mostly wear comfy shoes, but sometimes wear high heels for special occasions.
  3. I love high heels and wear them all the time, for work, socializing and weekends too.
4. During the day how much time do you spend standing on your feet?
  1. I spend most of my day sitting down.
  2. I sit a lot, but do get up frequently.
  3. I stand more than four hours a day at work.
5. With regard to feet, how do you spend your free time?
  1. I mostly enjoy activities that don't require me to be on my feet.
  2. I have a good mix of activities, so I'm on and off my feet a lot.
  3. I enjoy very vigorous sports, and run or walk long distances frequently.
6. Do you go barefoot often?
  1. Never
  2. Sometimes
  3. Very Often
7. Do you live in a climate that has extreme temperature changes?
  1. No
  2. Yes
8. Rate the care you give your feet.
  1. I am religious about keeping them soft and smooth - and get frequent pedicures.
  2. I keep them clean and take care of them when there's a problem but that's about it.
  3. I never take time to take care of my feet.
9. Do you suffer from any of the following?
  • Corns
  • Bunions
  • Pain during or after activity
  • Diabetes
  • Athletes Foot
  • Nail fungus
  • Toe or nail inflammation
  • Persistent foot odor

Recommended Foot Care Plans:

Total less than 10?  Try our "Smooth Sailing" Plan

Either you're very lucky, or you are taking great care of your feet!

Just keep doing what you've been doing, and use Nourishing Foot Cream to keep feet and legs soft.

Total between 10 and 20?  Try our "Need a Little Help" Plan

Like most people, you have pretty good feet. You just need to continue keeping your feet cleansed and moisturized.

I recommend using our terra-cotta Foot Scrubber, and moisturizing with our Nourishing Foot Cream after every shower. In very dry weather or the artificially “dry weather” from central heating, a little Shea Butter Skin Repair Cream goes a long way.

An easy way to get started is with our Foot Care Essentials Kit that has both a Foot Scrubber and Nourishing Foot Cream. 

Total greater than 20?  Try our "Girl, Can We Talk?" Plan

Your feet may be more than a little neglected, which is probably no surprise. When feet are in bad shape, it's hard to know where to start.  But trust me - you can have healthier, smoother feet and it's easier than you think. 

You'll need to boost your exfoliating and use richer moisturizers, because the products you're currently using probably aren't doing it. 

You should consider using products with Urea. Urea is an extraordinary exfoliating ingredient, that actually breaks down hard, dry skin, making foot scrubbing much more effective. Try our Callus Remover Gel + Foot Scrubber Kit, and follow up with our Dry & Rough Skin Cream with 20% Urea.  

There are lots of ways to make it easier to take care of your feet. At home, start a new routine:

Moisturize daily with one of our creams. Keep a jar on your bedside table to help you remember. Pick morning or evening to moisturize, and be religious about it. Cover with socks. If you don't like wearing socks to bed, try making this a part of your morning routine.

If your feet are really dry, keep a tube of 42% Urea Gel with your cream and apply a very thin layer before you moisturize.

Soaking your feet is also helpful, and it’s easy to make a great soak yourself using one of our Home Spa Recipes. After soaking for 10 minutes, scrub gently with a Foot Scrubber. Then dry lightly and apply a cream.

On a personal note, I have found that getting a professional pedicure is not only incredibly relaxing, but a great way to jump-start my foot care routine.

Pedicurists see and help people with all kinds of feet, and can often work miracles! To inspire yourself, when asked if you want Nail Polish, say "yes" and pick the hottest red you can find. Painted toenails may make you feel like showing off your feet, and be an even bigger reason to take better care of them.

Some Special Thoughts:

If you answered "Yes, often" to #2, and cracked heels are a persistent problem, it would be wise to visit a Podiatrist. Continually cracked heels can be a symptom of a more serious issue.

If you checked any answer on #9, these are also issues that may warrant a visit to a Podiatrist. While our products are wonderful for helping keep feet healthy and soft, we know that some conditions require professional attention.

And if you're diabetic, rest assured - Gilden Tree has products that can help you have healthier feet, too.  Learn more.

Whatever you do - don't forget - we're here to help. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all. Good luck!