We’ve picked out our favourite heel balms for relieving cracked and dry feet (2025)

Simple yet effective are two words that could be used to describe CeraVe’s entire skincare range, and they’re true of its Renewing Foot Cream as well. Not only does it deliver a dose of moisture, but it also exfoliates and removes dry skin patches, without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier.

It’s formulated with ceramides – lipids also naturally found in the skin – which are essential for retaining moisture and reducing dryness and irritation. Salicylic and hyaluronic acid add extra hydration and leave your feet feeling soft and supple.

Put a soft spring in your step with O’Keefe’s Healthy Feet Foot Cream, designed to relieve extremely dry feet, and replace moisture levels without any greasy residue.

The formula delivers a dose of glycerine – a moisturising agent that not only restores moisture but also draws it from the outer layers of the skin and locks it in. Like most creams on this list, a quick exfoliation prior to application will help it penetrate deep into dry soles.

Scholl are the experts in feet. And we’re fans of its fast-acting, simple and effective heel repair cream. Not only does it help to soften dry and cracked heels, but this one also contains anti-bacterial ingredients that help to prevent odour and any further infection. No funky feet around here, thank you.

It’s fragrance-free and hypoallergenic too, so a great option for those with sensitive skin.

This luxe balm is infused with smooth shea butter and cocoa to deeply nourish and hydrate any tough patches of skin. It’s also formulated with oregano oil and mauka tree oil, which both have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help prevent odour (essential for sweaty commutes).

Expect a refreshing scent instead, thanks to that divine oregano oil.

If you like pina coladas, and not dry, flaky soles, give this coconut foot cream from Burt’s Bees a go. Let your dry heels drink up the coconut oil, which not only smells good, but also acts as a natural emollient, which helps to soothe and soften dry skin.

The cream doesn’t contain any harsh parabens either. Perfect for getting the holiday started early.

When it comes to dry skin, there aren’t many ingredients as effective as cocoa butter. It’s high in fatty acids, which are great for hydrating skin – it’s no wonder it’s been a key ingredient in skincare for centuries.

Nostalgia fans will love this product and its evocative scent. And the vast Palmer’s range of cocoa-butter infused products is a testament to how effective the ingredient is at relieving dry, cracked skin. This cream also includes skin-softening mango butter and peppermint oil, which is great at reducing any inflammation or itchiness on the skin. Simply apply and let the magic happen.

If you’ve tried all those lovely fragrance creams, but nothing seems to be working, then this medical-grade formulation from Flexitol may be the balm to soften your step. It contains urea, which works to increase moisture in the skin by softening the hard, dry top layer of skin cells. Apply once or twice a day to restore softness to your soles.

The brand claims it’s suitable for diabetics too, but always double check with a GP first before using.

Dry, cracked heels need lots of hydration and moisture, which is exactly what this intensive foot therapy from Ameliorate provides. Featuring a combination of shea butter, jojoba oil and glycerin, the three work together to quench your feet’s thirst and reduce the look of hardened skin.

The brand recommends massaging into feet twice a day over a 14-day period for the best results.

Let this Rescue Balm free you from the constraints of a closed-toe shoe this summer, as it works to repair dry and dusty feet, and leave them looking soft and supple instead.

With the help of a natural, fragrant blend of cotton thistle, lavender and lemon extract, skin is left softened and more supple. The balm is also vegan and cruelty-free.

It may not be the most glamourous, but it certainly does the job. And at under £10, this Boots balm is a real steal. Simply apply to the problem areas and let it work into those cracks and crevices.

For a deeper moisture hit, take a buffing block to remove excess skin before application so the cream can absorb more quickly and easily into the skin.

Not only does this sole balm help soften tough skin with the help of ingredients such as cocoa butter, but it also helps you shed dead skin cells thanks to papaya and white willow bark extracts, which are both natural shedding and exfoliating agents.

To get the full spa experience, the brand recommends soaking your feet in warm water for five minutes before applying the cream. Why not put on some whale noises for the full immersive experience?