Cracked heels cause discomfort to the sufferer but can be prevented by treating hard skin as soon as it appears before progressing to cracks by:not bathing in hot water because it can have a drying effect on the skin, applying good quality moisturizer at least once a day to keep feet soft and smooth, using a foot scrubbing stone or other device designed to eliminate dry skin, not wearing scandals often and applying extra moisturizer when worn. Wash the feet often and well.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation