How to prevent blisters while hiking 10 Articles

by Joseph Hazelbaker

As a hiker, you know that your feet and your footwear is one of the most important investments you can make. In order to prevent blisters, you need to invest wisely, follow these common sense precautions, and know how to ...read more

by realityisperception

The average person likely walks less than a mile per day, while the average hiker goes ten miles or more per day. So, what happens when the average person goes hiking? A person hiking over uneven terrain who is not used to...read more

by Lauren Beyenhof

The difference between a pleasant hike and a miserable experience depends solely (pun intended) on how your feet feel. Blisters are the result of too much friction against the skin of your heel or the ball of your foot. Th...read more

by Rob Bryant

The first and most important way to prevent blisters is to have a professional help you choose the right shoe for you. If you don't have a shoe that fits well and supports your feet as it should, there really isn't much el...read more

by Philip Werner

Introduction No one is immune to blisters. However, blisters are preventable if you understand the conditions that cause them and they will heal faster if you know how to treat them properly. In the following article I ...read more

by The Hitchhiker

To a certain extent you don't have a hope. After speed marching many miles with the Air Cadets, I can tell you that no amount of preparation will stop at least some nasty blisters developing. But it depends how far you g...read more

by Branwen Smith

Blisters are a very painful way to spoil your day, so it's well worth spending a bit of extra time and money preventing them. First don't cheapskate. Buy a decent pair of boots from a reputable shop where you will be gi...read more

by Mitchel Roy

It is not a pleasant experience to get a blister while hiking. There are several important ways to prevent this problem. First, make sure that your socks are the right thickness so that your foot fits snugly into your ...read more

by Lesley Mason

First off: let's be very clear about thisthere is no badge of honour' attached to having blisters. They do not prove that you have hiked the Appalachian Trail or the Pennine Way (or local grande route of your choice). Any...read more

by Gordon Murray

Blisters from hiking aren't very common for those that plan ahead. Boots and/or shoes are very important. Time should be taken choosing a pair at the store. Style should be next to last when it comes to blister avoidanc...read more