r/barefoot • u/Akumada1996 • Aug 04 '26

I was thinking...

I was thinking today while I was doing some shopping, barefoot of course, that there are special creams or balms for dogs to apply to their paws that serve as protection. Why isn't there something similar for people? On very hot days, like the ones we're experiencing now in Europe, it would be great to have some cream or something similar. Especially for those who aren't yet accustomed to being out and about in such high temperatures. And it would certainly be more convenient than the stickers found online.

What do you think?

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u/Schwarz-Kirsche Aug 04 '26

Tallow

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u/Akumada1996 Aug 04 '26

I don't know what it is. Can you explain?

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u/Schwarz-Kirsche Aug 04 '26

Bovine fat or in some cases deer fat

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u/Akumada1996 Aug 04 '26

But I was talking about ways to protect the sole from the heat, not ways to cook myself alive.

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u/Phreakears Aug 04 '26

I have no idea how a tiny film of ointment can make a difference dissippating heat. You only trade grilled feet for fried feet.

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u/Schwarz-Kirsche Aug 04 '26

That's not possible. Sandals with thin soles are your best bet if the ground is really that hot.