About the
foot
7 out of 10 hikers wear poorly fitted boots and
don't even know it. That adds up to a lot of
unnecessary blisters and sore feet for some,
even sore knees and ankles. The solution is
simple. Learn proper footwear fitting and you'll
kiss sore feet goodbye.
About
foot wear
Lots of trekkers practice four rules when
choosing boots: 1) Pick out a quality boot. 2)
Get a good fit. 3) Get a good fit. 4) Get a good
fit.
About
shocks
A quick primer on choosing the right hiking
sock:
You probably
don't even consider it "gear," right? Well,
think again. Would you put a set of wooden
caveman wheels on your brand new Land Rover? Or,
shingle the roof of your new house with
cardboard? Then why jeopardize the performance
of your fancy new boots with a pair of junky
socks?
Good socks keep
your feet happier and healthier. They provide
cushioning, wick sweat, keep your little piggies
warm and dry, fine-tune your boot fit, and
reduce friction inside your boot (less
blisters!).
>> More Hiking
tips
•
Hiking in Vietnam
•
Minimizing your pack
•
Walking speed
•
Good walking rhythm
•
Resting and hiking rest intervals
•
River and water crossing in hiking
•
About the foot, foot wear and shock
•
Choosing the right foot wear
• Lacing
techniques |
