If you’ve been waiting to score perfect gifts for your loved ones this year, here’s some bad news: time is running out. But, don’t worry, we also have some good news for you: you can still show your love by supporting better foot health with these last minute holiday gift ideas from Long Island podiatrists Dr. Mark Gasparini and Dr. Novneet Chhabra. Happy shopping!

Last-Minute Gift Ideas Your Podiatrist Approves wrapped gift box

From stocking stuffers to gifts worthy of going under the tree, any one of these presents will leave your loved ones feeling treasured—and walking more comfortably!

1. Supportive Slippers

Going barefoot at home leaves you vulnerable to arch and heel pain, along with bumps, bruises or the awful experience of stepping on lego. But no one wants to wear their outdoor shoes inside—that’s a recipe for messy floors and angry moms. The solution? Warm, cozy and supportive slippers that protect your feet without dragging the dirty outdoors into your home.

Our Top Pick:

  • These Vionic slippers, excellent for their warmth, arch support and closed-back design that prevents foot gripping and discomfort

Who will love them: Your mom, your kids, your grandparents or diabetic friends who really need to keep their feet covered at all times.

 2. Next Level Socks

We all have some runners on our lists who plan to keep training all winter long. To keep their feet toasty—without raising their risk for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot—stuff their stockings with socks that whisk away moisture. Bonus points: moisture-wicking socks can also reduce their risk for painful, pesky blisters!

Our Top Pick:

  • These Bombas half-calf socks. Not only will these socks wick away sweat while keeping your feet warm, they also have built-in cushioning at the toes, heel and ball of foot, reducing the impact of runs and protecting loved ones from problems such as metatarsalgia.

3. Medicinal and Luxurious Foot Cream

If you want loved ones to enjoy healthy winter feet, you’ll want to give them a powerful moisturizer that keeps skin soft and smooth, locking in the moisture you apply for ongoing protection from painful cracking. Plus, because we have the perfect product available right here in our Massapequa podiatry practice, it’s a last-minute gift idea that allows you to skip the crowds at stores or the race against time of online shopping.

Our Top Pick:

  • Hydrocutis cream, an all-in-one product that hydrates, exfoliates and locks in moisture! 

4. Soothing and Protective Foot Soaks

This year, take your gifting up a notch from simple bath salts. Instead, grab a bag of Tolcylen Therapeutic foot soak from the office. While it still will provide your loved one with a pampering experience, the product will also help moisturize feet while protecting them from fungal infections.

5. An Excellent Foot Massager

This last-minute gift idea will leave loved ones feet feeling pampered and comfortable. Foot massage is also a great way to relieve tension in the arches of the feet, meaning your gift will help prevent foot and heel pain long after the end of the holiday season.

Our Top Pick:

 

 6. Really Good Sneakers

In order to provide maximum foot support, you’re really supposed to replace your sneakers every few months…but very people actually do so. For that reason, we love the idea of gifting loved ones with a new pair of athletic shoes this holiday season. But, since sneakers should really be tried on in-person to ensure fit and comfort, we suggest wrapping up a gift card so that your loved one can truly find their perfect pair.

Our Top Pick:

  • We love New Balance shoes because they have pairs available at many price-points; offer great support; and even have wide-sized shoes available, a particularly useful feature for friends with flat feet!

7. Pretty Nail Polish That’s Actually Good for You

Even in the depths of a New York winter, getting a pretty pedicure is a great mood-booster. Unfortunately, many traditional polish brands use a mix of ingredients that sap strength and health from your nails, leaving them dry and yellowed. Want a better solution? Make a last-minute gift idea of better for you nail polish, blended to strengthen nails while making them look their very best.

Our Top Pick:

Dr.’s Remedy nail polish, because each color is infused with a doctor-approved blend of biotin, tea tree oil, antifungal garlic bulb extract, lavender, wheat protein, and antioxidant vitamins to help your nails stand up to all the stressors they face each day.

From last-minute gift ideas to help combatting foot pain, heel pain and more, our Nassau County podiatrists are here to help feet look and feel their best. For more information or to make an appointment, call the office at 516-804-9038 or follow this link to contact us online.

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