Proper shoes and socks (and even multiple layers of socks) should solve the problem. Some people need arch supports as well.
When I was hiking the Appalachian Trail about 30 years ago (typically 15-20 miles a day), I wore 3 sets of socks - with the inner most one a synthetic that was slippery so the next sock would slide over it. You want your socks to slide against each other and to minimize rubbing (and blisters) on your flesh.
I also developed arch problems (32-40 Lb backpack depending if I just stocked up on food for the next few days) and stopped for a few weeks to get custom athletic arch supports made for my feet.
Note: Unfortunately I did not finish due to health issues that I could not figure out until years later. I laid up at a place that had lots of cats... I'm now convinced my actual health problem was resolved in a week or so; but, I did not know that I was allergic to cats.
I'm one who gets extremely tired, mentally dull, and limited stamina for anything, and need several long naps every day when I have allergy reactions. I never felt good enough to continue the hike; until after I returned home to Wisconsin and then 3-4 days later I had all kinds of energy. It took me another few years to experience cat allergies again and then I made the link. If only I had laid up someplace without cats... Life if full of interesting lessons; and the trip is still one of my great achievements on what I did (being an official at an Olympics and 2 World Championships is another, along with finding my wife).
IIN that my feet get blisters after hours of walking and walking back?
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Proper shoes and socks (and even multiple layers of socks) should solve the problem. Some people need arch supports as well.
When I was hiking the Appalachian Trail about 30 years ago (typically 15-20 miles a day), I wore 3 sets of socks - with the inner most one a synthetic that was slippery so the next sock would slide over it. You want your socks to slide against each other and to minimize rubbing (and blisters) on your flesh.
I also developed arch problems (32-40 Lb backpack depending if I just stocked up on food for the next few days) and stopped for a few weeks to get custom athletic arch supports made for my feet.
Note: Unfortunately I did not finish due to health issues that I could not figure out until years later. I laid up at a place that had lots of cats... I'm now convinced my actual health problem was resolved in a week or so; but, I did not know that I was allergic to cats.
I'm one who gets extremely tired, mentally dull, and limited stamina for anything, and need several long naps every day when I have allergy reactions. I never felt good enough to continue the hike; until after I returned home to Wisconsin and then 3-4 days later I had all kinds of energy. It took me another few years to experience cat allergies again and then I made the link. If only I had laid up someplace without cats... Life if full of interesting lessons; and the trip is still one of my great achievements on what I did (being an official at an Olympics and 2 World Championships is another, along with finding my wife).