How can I make my feet less sensitive?

Each of your feet has around 7,000 nerve endings. The brain power needed to process all the sensory information from your feet uses more of your sensory cortex than your entire torso. That means your feet are extremely sensitive to touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. Trying more than one of these recommendations may help ease your foot pain faster than just doing one at a time. Draw a foot bath. ... Do some stretches. ... Practice strengthening exercises. ... Get a foot massage. ... Buy arch supports. ... Switch your shoes. ... Ice your feet. ... Take a pain reliever. Tannic Acid to Toughen: Marathoners and long-distance walkers may want to toughen with 10% tannic acid or a tea soak. Apply the tannic acid to your feet, or soak in strong tea, twice daily for two to three weeks.