Genetics – Naturally dry or thick, dry skin (callus) around the heel could be a genetic cause of cracked heels.Concrete slabs are essential to the structural stability and design of modern buildings.Poor fitting shoes – Wearing shoes that do not fit properly can contribute to cracked heels.Standing for prolonged periods in damp areas, such as a bathroom, can cause dry and cracked heels. Water – Water on your feet can take away natural oils from the skin and can leave the skin rough and/or dry.Hygiene – Failing to keep your feet adequately clean can be a further cause of cracked heels.Taking care of your feet regularly is important when wearing footwear that exposes your heels. Exposing footwear – Open-back sandals or shoes can allow fat under the heel to expand sideways and increase the possibility of cracks on your heels.This can cause it to expand sideways and, if the skin lacks flexibility, put pressure on the feet. Obesity – Being overweight can increase the pressure on the fat pad under the heel.Disorders – Athlete’s foot, psoriasis, eczema, thyroid disease, diabetes and some other skin conditions can be the cause of cracked heels.Aging skin – Thick, dry, scaly skin loses its elasticity with age, and as such cracks can have higher incidence as you become older.Pressure – Spending a long time standing at work or home can stress the skin on your heels.Deficiencies – Lack of vitamins, minerals and zinc in your diet can adversely affect your heel health.If your skin is particularly dry, then cracked skin appears more easily due to there being less elasticity and can be exacerbated by any of the below problems. This is because the skin around your heels has a relatively small number of sweat glands. The skin underneath your feet is often dry, rough and chapped. Lacking moisture – This is the most common cause of cracked heels.

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