How to keep your feet happy...

There are many ways to do this, but probably the first and best is proper sock technique. Socks are light weight and relatively inexpensive. On anything more than a brief stroll it pays to carry an extra pair in your day pack or multiple extra pairs in your backpack. Socks provide padding inside your boot to help absorb the shock to your feet at every step. They also absorb moisture given off by your feet inside the boot. In time the socks become compressed and wet. This will quickly reduce their efficiency. So, carry extras and change socks more often than you might. You'll be glad you did!