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National I Love My Feet Day

Fun · August 17

A light observance about feet: the twenty-six bones, plenty of joints and muscles that carry you around all day, and a chance to give them some attention.

National I Love My Feet Day falls on Tuesday, August 17, 2027. That is 294 days away.

Feet do most of their work out of sight. They sit under desks, inside socks and shoes, and come out mostly when it is warm or bedtime. This day asks people to look down for a change and appreciate the pair that gets them everywhere.

Each foot is a busy piece of design. It holds twenty-six bones, a web of muscles and ligaments, and an arch that flexes with every step to absorb the jolt of walking. The skin on the sole is thicker than most skin on the body, which is why bare feet can cross a summer sidewalk at all.

Most people mark the day in comfortable, low-key ways. A warm soak in a basin of water, a slow foot rub with lotion, or an hour with no shoes at home all count. Some people walk barefoot on grass or sand to feel the ground for once. Others finally retire the pair of socks with a hole in the heel, which is its own small act of kindness.

It is also a day to admire feet as they are. Some are long and narrow, some wide, some with a second toe that sticks out past the big one. They come with ticklish spots, odd calluses and the occasional stubbed toe story.

A good pair of slippers, set by the bed, is a quiet thank you that feet will notice every morning.

Ways to celebrate

• Soak your feet in a basin of warm water for ten minutes.
• Walk barefoot on grass or sand somewhere clean and safe.
• Give your feet a slow rub with lotion before bed.
• Toss out worn-out socks and pull on a cozy fresh pair.
• Spend an evening at home with no shoes on.

Dates

All national days on August 17

Also on August 17

• Black Cat Appreciation Day
• National Thrift Shop Day
• National Vanilla Custard Day

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