Ballerina foot care is no easy task.
Here’s how one dancer at American Ballet Theatre treats her tootsies after a long day.
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Sounds like torture right?
So how does she cope with the pain of dancing on pointe all day?
Here are her must-haves:
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The lukewarm bath with salts helps with inflammation and swelling, she says.
Its my go-to when my feet need a little extra care, she says.
Epsoak Epsom Salt $30.00
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Safe sneakers
Though chic footwear trends are always tempting, Boren is committed to being sensible.
After a full day in pointe shoes, she laces up quality street shoes to prevent potential injuries.
I cant remember the last time I put on heels, she says.
Her sneaker of choice?APLshoes orHokas.
HOKA Bondi 8 $165.00
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I also use my hands if I need to, she says.
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Ice ice baby
Years ago, Borens boyfriend gifted her someorthopedic ice-pack socks.
I keep them in my freezer and put them on all the time, she says.
It was the perfect gift that has meant so much to me.
NatraCure Cold Therapy Socks $25.00
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Calming counterirritants
Boren says shes a sucker for tried-and-true topical pain relief.
I am old-schoolI useTiger Balm, she says.
During performance seasons, Boren moves through this process once every couple of days.
Boren, for example, never gets pedicures.
Frankly, looking pretty is the last thing on my mind, she says.
I also dont like other people cutting my toenails.
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