Comments on: Preventing problems with your feet while hiking

By: Freddy

Freddy — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 06:59:00 +0000

Simple! Always have a liner support sock of light wool or simple nilone under your hiking socks. This is the Only way too stop friction that Will the blisters on your foots.
Never have cotton socks Only wool and you have happy feet with 2 pare of socks Only. And when you need 2 Clean them simpy take some hair shampoo and some water 2 Clean by hand.

By: tracker370

tracker370 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:32:12 +0000

holding your feet over campfire smoke will help illiminate foot fungus.

By: Patrick Dennis

Patrick Dennis — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:52:36 +0000

Over the years I have found the absolute best way to avoid that cold clammy feeling you all have is by first putting on a pair of nylon or silk dress socks followed by your boot socks. This serves three functions. 1st is it provides another albeit small air space for insulation, but also a barrier from moisture. Nylon does not absorb moisture but sheds it to the outer sock away from your skin. Lastly the nylon is slippery. It protects your skin from the rubbing of the outer sock which causes blisters… Try it. I works. I learned this from having cold feet in the Army.
The same applies to gloves. Those super warm gloves SUCK! quickly your hands will sweat and become clammy and cold. Then when you take them off the lining wants to turn inside out and you all know what a bitch it is to put it back. Choose a glove with a nylon liner or invest in a set of silk glove liners from Cabelas. Silk liners make a huge difference when it comes to keeping warm dry fingers..

By: Corey

Corey — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:35:07 +0000

To echo what Rourke said, changing socks at frequent intervals can save your feet. Some of my favorite backpacking trails in north Georgia incorporate frequent river crossing, and the dampness of wet shoes and socks can soften your feet and cause blisters quicker. I like to change my socks and tie my wet ones on the outside of my pack to air dry as I hike.

By: Robert Rainier

Robert Rainier — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:23:28 +0000

It is important when trying hiking or climbing shoes on, to wear them for at least 15 minutes. This ensures that the leather is warmed up. Remember to walk around during this time. While most stores will not let you leave the premises, you should have enough room to flex the shoe in different positions that simulate the terrain that you will be on. If a store won’t allow you to do this, then they are not the store you want to buy from. A tip from an old Uncle Eyeballs Mountain Traveler’s Emporium employee.

By: freddy

freddy — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:08:24 +0000

Awesome tips! I'm going on a camping trip this weekend I bought new boots on outdoor gear and I'll definitely follow your advice about using the boots everywhere before camping.

By: Rourke

Rourke — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:58:29 +0000

During the summer I sometimes change my socks out 3 timees per day. Of course – I am wearing cotton sport socks – so that is probally part of the reasoning. But putting fresh socks on really makes my piggies feel good.

Rourke