I’ve been fencing consistently for a while now, and my feet are starting to look rough. The amount of calluses I’m getting, especially on my back foot, is kind of overwhelming.

I get that some level of callusing is probably normal with all the lunging and footwork, but I’m not sure where the line is between “protective” and “this is getting out of hand.”

Do you actively manage your calluses or just leave them alone? If you do, what’s your routine like? Filing, creams, specific socks, different shoes?

Also curious if certain habits or gear made a noticeable difference for you.

Right now I feel like I’m either going to end up with rock feet or accidentally make things worse by overdoing it, so I’d really appreciate hearing what works for others.