What Your Feet Reveal About You: Myth or Fact?

Have you ever heard that having the 2nd toe longer than the big toe is a sign of nobility. WPST, a radio station in Princeton, New Jersey, recently aired what a person's feet may reveal about them:

• If a person's second toe is longer than the others, they are dependable, conservative and keep their emotions in check.
• If a person's third toe is bigger than the others, they're hot-headed and have a temper.
• If a person has long toes, they're among the thinkers of the world.
• If a person's feet are wide, they're a hard worker and have strong family values.
• If a person's feet are narrow, they're shy and quiet.
• If a person has webbed feet (a hereditary trait), they're the life of the party and would make a good salesperson or entertainer.

While all this is entertaining, many people are just plain embarrassed by their feet, a problem that proper foot care can go a long way to solving. Recommendations from foot care experts include:

• Thoroughly wash and dry feet daily
• Gently massage feet daily, to improve circulation
• Throw out old shoes
• Throw out uncomfortable shoes that could cause corns, bunions and calluses
• Change socks and shoes twice daily
• Throw out old nail polish
• Every person should have their own nail implements, not to be shared with others
• Periodically place shoes or slippers in a sunny place where they can air out
• If you have diabetes, or are concerned about your feet, consult a podiatrist

For those ready to do something about their unattractive feet, here are some products that offer a “foot makeover."