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How to look after your feet

Don’t treat your feet as an afterthought next time you’re in the mountains, says Alex Roddie
Mesh trail shoes let water in and out, drying more quickly they aren’t for everyone
Photo credit: Alex Roddie

WHAT ARE the two things most likely to put anyone off mountain adventures for life? Fatigue and pain. Especially tired or sore feet. We all know someone who tried out hillwalking or backpacking that one time, maybe as achild, suffered from horrendous blisters, and never set foot on ahill ever again. That’s ahuge shame!

Anyone can suffer from blisters or other foot problems, so it’s worth putting as much effort into footcare as you might do gear selection or your overall hill fitness.

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