[pct-l] Another Super Secret of Backpacking

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

#36 - Feet That Talk: Before you go on a hike walk a few miles in your hiking 
footwear without socks.  You will be amazed what your feet will tell you 
about potential hot spots, tight areas, and potential blisters.  Listen to your 
feet when you do this experiment.  Remember, each foot is different and will 
have different things to tell you.  Socks not only protect our feet, but can mask 
problem areas too.  Then when you are out on your hike walking with your 
socks/shoes you will know where potential problems might occur.  This is very 
valuable to you.  Why find out about a foot problem after it has developed?  Be 
proactive and not reactive.

Cheers, Switchback
Laugerlout and Crugemuggen of the Trail