The most important part of your walking wardrobe is your shoes. All your best intentions to walk more will be unrealized if your feet hurt. Get a good fit, and don't scrimp in cost. A few dollars extra can make a world of difference. Make sure they have a roomy toe box, a firm sole, and feel good when you try them on.
Blisters are the walker s number one concern.
While you will never toughen your skin so that it is completely blister free, you can reduce the propensity to blister by keeping your feet dry. Several wick-dry walking socks that absorb moisture and transfer it to the outside of the sock are available. If you can't find the Blister Proof sock, you can double up by using a thin silk or nylon sock under your outer sock. No matter what socks you wear, carry moleskin and Bandaids to cover tender spots before they get out of hand. On walk day, the major early morning decision is . .