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Oct 16, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: Foot Care, Footcare, gaiters, shoes

If you have ever walked a trail, hiked with a backpack, or run on a trail, you have probably had stuff get in your shoes. You know the “stuff,” small rocks, sand, grit, leaves, small twigs, thistles and stickers, cattails—that kind of stuff. What usually happens is you feel the offending stuff—and make a choice. Stop and remove it or continue on. Sometimes we stand on one foot and kick the shoe against a rock to try and move the rock around inside the shoe. Other times we …

Oct 4, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: blister, blisters, Foot Care, foot powders, Footcare, gaiters, orthotics, shoe laces, shoe lacing

The Second Line of Blister DefenseThe second line of defense includes a variety of options. Skin tougheners, taping, orthotics, nutrition for the feet, proper hydration, anti-perspirants for the feet, gaiters, laces, and frequent sock and shoe changes each contribute to the prevention of blisters. Some of these options may be more important for your feet than for mine. Knowing Your Blister Prevention OptionsSkin tougheners work three ways. They coat the feet for protection, toughen the skin, …

Aug 27, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: ankle care, blisters, fit, Fixing Your Feet, Foot Care, foot care basics, foot care kits, Footwear, gaiters, insoles, maceration, podiatrists, socks, tendon problems, toe surgery, toenail care, turf toe, warts

For the past four years, I have written the monthly Fixing Your Feet Ezine. That’s a lot of words about our appendages that we so often take for granted. Is there really that much to say and is it important? For athletes, especially extreme athletes, you can never have too much information. Whatever we do, it’s usually our feet that get us there—and back. In the same way we spend money on gear and training, and travel and food, we need to remember our feet. There is a lot of …

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