Wolkoff, Sherry
Jewish Exponent
03-02-2006
Feet are the Rodney Dangerfield of the body: They don't get no respect.
Almost all of us feel embarrassed about some dumb little thing concerning
our feet. Whether we're blessed with calluses, corns, warts, bunions, or
just funny-shaped toes, most of us find ourselves trying to hide them. If
you find yourself singing "Toot-toot-tootsie, Goodbye" when what you really
want to do is paint your toes a bright, fiery red and show them off in a
slinky, sexy sandal, it may be time for a primer on foot and toe care.
Before you know it, sandal season will be upon us!
First a brief lesson in foot anatomy. The human foot is a highly
specialized structure containing 26 ...