To know how to treat dry feet, it’s also important to know what causes it. There are many causes of dry feet. Developing dry feet can be something obvious like your lifestyle, a poor diet, lots of walking and exercise, or just a bad foot care routine. Soaps, shower gels, heat and humidity can also lead to dry, thick, or cracked areas on the feet. Dry skin on feet can be irritating, itchy, tight, and maybe painful but, while a nuisance, it’s rarely harmful Watch more below