To successfully prevent blisters, you need to keep your feet comfortable while walking. Impact and friction are the source of blisters. Therefore, reducing impact and friction can prevent blisters from the root cause.
Remove foreign objects from shoes - During long walks, a little foreign object can cause blisters on the feet under constant friction. Even the most inconspicuous sand and leaves in the shoes should be cleaned up in time.
Shoe size fits your foot - if there is too much room in the shoe, the foot will slam around restlessly. But if the space inside the shoe is too small, the foot will be forced to bear friction during the squeeze. This will give the blisters an opportunity to take advantage of. Therefore, the size of the shoe should fit the foot. If you are going to buy a new pair of hiking shoes, the standard for the fit is to put on a pair or two pairs of socks, and after the toes touch the toe, the upper can insert two fingers.
Choose a comfortable insole - A comfortable insole cushions the ball of the foot and is designed to fit the ball of the foot to reduce friction. So, you can add a pair of snug insoles to your shoes. Secondly, if you find it troublesome to buy another pair of insoles, wearing two pairs of special hiking socks is also a solution.
Choose the right size socks - socks have a great impact on your feet when walking, and socks not only cushion the ground, but also protect the skin of your feet. However, if the socks are not selected well, it is also the source of friction and blisters. The socks should not have any loose places, and it should be noted that they should just stick to the feet and are not easy to move relative to each other. When wearing high-top hiking shoes, you should choose stockings, so that the ankle will be protected.
In addition to the fit of the sock, the material of the sock also plays an important role in blister prevention.
Choose wool socks - the choice of socks material is very important. During hiking, your feet will sweat a lot because of a lot of walking. The socks made of synthetic materials and cotton fibers will wrinkle when they are wet with sweat. After the sweat evaporates, they will form hard lumps. is the source of friction that produces blisters. In contrast, wool is a comfortable and warm material that absorbs less water, making it more suitable for hiking. The fine merino wool not only reduces friction under the foot, but also absorbs a lot of sweat without deforming.
Proper rest, drying shoes and socks - keep the skin surface of the feet dry and comfortable, blood circulates in the feet in a timely manner, and when your feet are comfortable, the probability of blisters is also low. If you have time during lunch, take off your heavy hiking shoes and dry your shoes and socks.