This article originally appeared on Backpacker Blisters: just hearing the word makes our feet ache. Getting one of these raw, painful wounds is the quickest way to ruin any hike, and although careful ...

We encountered trouble almost from the start. Well, some of us anyway. Backpacks cinched up, we set off, putting the group camping area in our rear-view mirror. Our destination, a set of Adirondack ...

How to stop heels rubbing is one of party season's *most* Googled conundrums. Blisters can put a major downer on an evening when all you want to do is dance the night away, but you're hobbling off to ...

Blisters are a common foot problem for runners. Caused by friction, heat, dirt, moisture, and shoes that are too small, blisters are small bubbles of skin that are typically filled with clear fluid.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You’ve probably felt that spot on your toe, ankle, or heel heat up ...

Nothing can spoil a good walk like blisters. Except maybe heavy rain. Or angry bears on the trail. Or golf. But let’s get back to blisters. Best not to get them to begin with, so we’ll talk about ...

If you’re a hiker, chances are good that you have a blister story to tell. Maybe your tale is horrendous (“Halfway through backpacking the Camino de Santiago, the giant blister from hell attacked my ...

Blisters can be formed through various mechanisms, including friction, heat, irritation, and allergies. Let's take a closer look at each of these processes: A palm with blisters Blisters, those small ...

It’s sandal season and running season, which means blisters are back in full force. But there are ways that your feet and your shoes can get along, even if it’s the first day that you’re wearing new ...