Foot Care on Long Walks
Foot Care on Long Walks
How to Take Care of Your Feet on a Hike or Ruck
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-take-care-of-your-feet-on-a-hike-or-ruck/
Your feet are your most basic means of transportation. But if you’re not someone who walks very far distances every day, you’ve probably given very little thought to the sensitive mechanisms of this “vehicle,” nor know much about how to keep them running smoothly when they’re really taxed.
(snip) ... So whether you’re a rucker or a hiker, how to take care of your feet is a skill every man should know. By following the tips we’ll outline below, you’ll be able to trek over hill and dale while keeping the means of your locomotion tuned up, and feeling hardy and vigorous every step of the way. ---CONTINUED---
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