Rest Your Feet

Many hikers lace up their boots and go for miles without foot problems. Others can put on the same type of socks and boots, and have all kinds of problems.

Is It for You?

Bunion Surgery: The Options

A bunion, the bump next to your big toe that throbs when you wear tight shoes, occurs because of abnormal overgrowth of tissue and bone. Different types of surgery can correct a bunion. The surgeon can:

Walk Without Pain

1. If you are prone to blisters, try taping your feet before hiking or running to eliminate friction points. Learn how to tape toes, heels, and the balls of the feet. Duct tape and Elastikon tape are two good tapes. They can also be used to tape over blisters.

The Initial Evaluation

Take your shoes off and follow these simple steps for self-examination.