They aren't painful. They are kinda slow. My comparison is a med grid emory board...the big ones. They work faster and better. I use them on my heels in the summer. I gave my amope to daughter!

Calluses on your big toes? Are your shoes too tight?

I get dry crusty heels in the summer and I was looking for something for my feet that:

a. Wasn't expensive

b. Didn't involve removing skin with a rasp, sandpaper, or pumice (can't stand the feel of those things).

c. Wasn't greasy

Then I remembered Corn Huskers Lotion my dad used for his rough, dry hands and gave it a try. It worked so well I tossed out every other lotion/potion/scrub for feet. It may be worth a try on your calluses; but I would take Snidely's comment seriously. There has to be a cause, not just a cure.

I use this and it works well on my man feet callouses, ha: Emoji Pedi Tool

Corn Huskers sounds like a good solution, I remember hearing it worked well.

I have the Emjoi, it works pretty good but I think I would rather have the one that is open on both ends. I got mine on eBay.

The Ped Egg is the best, in my opinion.

I liked the Ped Egg, but they are pricey and dull quickly. Tired of forking over money for those, and newer straight files that have flimsy handles that bend/break, I went online and found the Microplane Foot file. This thing is serious--big, quick and stays sharp. Wouldn't recommend it for toes though. A few swipes, and you might only be able to count to 17. ;) I'm not exaggerating by much; this file will remove thick heel calluses, and keep going if you are not careful.

I love the one I bought on Amazon. Can't remember the name.

Ped Egg and Gold Bond Ultimate.

Gyr, the Ped Egg only costs $10, and I used the one I just tossed for a year. Maybe I don't use it as much as you did yours. The Microplane Foot File certainly has a lot of good reviews!

socks, I go barefoot year round, indoors and out. So, it wouldn't be surprising if they get tested to a greater degree by me than typical customers. I did like the Ped Egg. Maybe for most, it would last fine.

So far nothing beats my Dremel with an 80grit sanding drum.

Takes those calluses right off. My heels are so smooth afterword.

NOT doctor approved.

Pooh Bear

Not in a million years, Pooh Bear! (I know a lot of dog owners use them on their dog's nails, but I'd be a first-class chicken!)

I don't think my shoes are too tight -- I don't try to squeeze my wides into a B-width. The calluses are on the underside, kind of close to the toe's outer edge. My mom, grandmother, a sister and I all share a bunion trait, tho, so that's part of the issue. (I know there's a surgical procedure for that, but unless it really starts to hurt when I walk, I'm holding off on that.)

My Ped Egg cost $10, and I've had it for several years. It's still effective--seems no different from when I bought it. But I put the Microplane Foot File on my list (thanks, Gyr!) for when the Peg Egg starts to give out.

I'm cringing at the Dremel. :-)

I use vaseline on my dry cracked heels. After my shower I put a little vaseline on my heels, add my socks and by morning my dryness is gone.

I never had any luck with the Ped Egg. I use Mr. Pumice. It's this purple, coarse, rectangular block. It works wonders for me.

It must be in your genes whether you have dry cracked feet or not. I am 80 and do not have dry cracked feet or hands. Once in awhile my hands might get a little rough but it never lasts. I feel very lucky, so no I would not buy any of those products.

Sue

It depends, too, on the climate where you live. It is hot and dry in Southern California. And when the Santa Ana winds' influence kicks in, you can see and feel your skin drying out.

gyr_falcon, I have one of those and love it too! Much better than my old ped egg, for me at least.

I told my podiatrist about using a dremel. In his office he uses a tool very similar to a dremel; it just spins a lot slower. He told me when he was in college they used dremels. He just told me to be careful with mine.

I use a product called Callex. It comes in a small jar and I order several jars at once from Amazon. I believe it is also sold at CVS, etc.. It was recommended to me by a coworker who was told by her podiatrist about it. It is the consistency of Vaseline. I put it on at night with socks. It works really well to keep my heels smooth.

I just ordered the Microplane from amazon. The first review was hilarious, and I will definitely be careful with it. Thanks for the heads-up!

I use Heel Tastic from Wal-Mart . it comes in a round container like deodorant and just rub on your heels. When I put that on. I wear socks to bed. I use it whenever my heels start getting rough.....works great!

This thread got me researching and I came across O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Cream. It has good reviews and is sold at Target. They have a hand cream too. Has anyone tried it?

My husbands likes Heel Tastic, uses it every day...

Mayflowers, I haven't tried O'Keeffe's foot cream, but I use their Working Hands product every winter to prevent and/or treat cracks on my fingers. Great stuff, as many here will attest.

Working Hands is great.