Footwear Choices

• The footwear that you choose can affect how sweaty your feet are at then end of the day. Consider the type of socks that you wear. If you wear cotton socks, then they have a tendency to soak up sweat, causing it to stay in the sock, which makes contact with your foot over and over again throughout the course of the day. A synthetic sock, like the ones that athletes wear, however, can wick the sweat away from your foot, leaving you with dry feet. Also, look for breathable shoes that fit well. Have a professional fitting done at a shoe store so that you know your true size. Small shoes can make your feet sweat more, with no place to release that moisture. Make sure that you buy the right size to give your feet room to breathe.
  
  

Sprays and Powders

• You can use over-the-counter sprays and powders on your feet to sop up some of the excess moisture to leave them cool and dry. Try a spray antiperspirant. Just like the antiperspirant that you use under your arms, it can stop the sweat glands in your feet from producing sweat. Just wash your feet well in the morning, and dry them off with a hair dryer. Then, apply a thin layer of spray antiperspirant (your underarm brand will work fine) and let dry before putting on socks or shoes. Likewise, a drugstore foot powder with cornstarch as one of the ingredients can absorb excess sweat. Just sprinkle some in your socks or shoes before you put them on in the morning.
  
  

Botox

• If your sweaty feet are so chronically sweaty that it is disrupting your life, you may actually have hyperhidrosis, a condition where individuals simply produce too much sweat. If this is the case, then more aggressive means might be used to treat your sweaty feet. One of those treatments being used is Botox. Botox is commonly used for dermatological applications for wrinkles and fine lines. However, it is also effective for blocking the signal from the nerves to the sweat glands, so that your feet stop sweating. It can be mildly painful, but the results can last from four to six months. Talk to your doctor about hyperhidrosis, to discern whether or not you have it.