An MBA graduate of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, Sudir Raju spent the past several years supervising exchange-traded business at FTSE International Limited. In his free time, Sudir Raju enjoys hiking.
Many hikers have problems with blisters on their feet. If you hike, preventing blisters must start before you leave home.
The night before, consider the hiking boots or shoes you plan to wear. Make sure your footwear properly protects your feet from weather and terrain.
Further, make sure your footwear is properly broken in and comfortable. With the right footwear, you can prevent friction and wetness - two common causes of blisters.
Your hiking socks should have extra padding and remove moisture from your feet. If you are worried that your socks will get wet from sweat or rain, take an extra pair of socks with you on your hike.
Immediately remove dirt, pebbles, or other sediment from your footwear as soon as you notice it, and take breaks from hiking if your feet feel sore. Stay aware of “hot spots” on your feet, which are areas that may blister. Once a hot spot appears, dry it and protect it with moleskin, tape, or an anti-chafing balm to help prevent the spot from developing into a blister.
