Goddess of the moon

Blister, heel spurs and general aches and pains.  Be prepared before you take a hike.  This also includes little trips throughout our fantastic National Parks.  You just might pull off the side of the road to explore and find yourself on a mile long hike.  Ouch that hurts in my flip flops, sandals or wingtips.  If your feet hurt you hurt all over and pleasure becomes torture.  Do not buy a new pair of hiking boots or sneakers on day one and go for a ten mile hike on day two.  Wear them around the house for a few hours a day.  Let your feet get to know them on a very close and personal basis.  Make sure they fit properly.  Make sure they feel comfortable.  It doesn’t matter how pretty or popular they are.  How do they make you feel?  And it should be good.  So to be on the safe side always carry a few band aids with you.  There are very few (if any at all) drugstores in the middle of a National Park.  You can hobble back to the visitor center but by then there is trouble in paradise.  I usually keep several pair in my car and take a spare pair with me on a hike. 

Some of my favorite footwear –

http://www.merrellboot.com/Home.aspx

http://www.llbean.com/?qs=5090269-performics_24198595

http://www.ryka.com/

Walk on my friend with your feet riding in comfort and support.