Callus Care Tips

LOVE YOUR CALLUSES: The Essential Guide to Callus Care for Gritty Athletes

by Grant Omohundro September 27, 2023

Most people type "best callus remover" into search engines, hoping for a quick fix. But if you're an extreme athlete—whether you're into Crossfit, gymnastics, Ninja Warrior challenges, climbing, or Olympic lifting—you know that calluses on hands are more than just rough patches of skin.

Coaches how often do your clients rip?

by Eric Dahl August 26, 2022

Ok coaches, how often do you hear your athletes say something like “are we on the rig today?” or “do you have any tape, I ripped my hands yesterday?”

Are you a competitive athlete with rough hands and calluses?

by RyLee Reid August 09, 2022

Often we think of calluses as “bad” or “unwanted.” However, calluses are a protection mechanism for our hands! Eliminating calluses entirely can cause a host of compilations, yet thick calluses can be burdensome, eventually leading to ripping and tearing. You need calluses present to an extent; the key is to keep calluses on hands at a healthy level.

Why calluses need salve, not lotion.

by Sara Gunther March 03, 2020

Glycerin. Ever heard of it? I’m sure you know the name, but you probably don’t know what it does.

Don’t be a callus hater. Be a lover.

by Sara Gunther February 12, 2020

Do a quick search about calluses. No, really. Do it. Everything you’ll read tells you how to remove them or stop making them. And we all get why. Calluses, left to themselves, are gross. They’re rough. They’re dry. They scratch and crack and tear.

You don’t need a callus cure. The answer is much simpler.

by Sara Gunther February 06, 2020

Everyone talks about “callus cures” and “callus treatment” like calluses are a disease you need to eradicate. But that doesn’t feel right, because you know why they’re there. They come from passionate hobbies, athletic goal-reaching, daily hands-on work, and outdoor exploring.

Searching for smooth touchable heels.