Stay hydrated - if you are not sweating, the salt on your body will begin to irritate your skin.
Shoes - You want room to wiggle, but not enough that your foot slops around. You have heard it all before, break in your shoes before hiking/climbing.
Socks - Select socks that fit your foot without being too tight or too loose. Stay away from tube socks as they don't fit close enough to the foot. Try to use a sock that wicks.
Stay Dry - Using powder along with the right sock can really help. Use foot powder, talcum powder, or cornstarch to stay dry. (Try Gold Bond or Dr. Scholls foot powder.)
Lubricant - Many distance walkers use lubricants on their feet. This is very common for marathon walking. Body Glide is a a good option.
Blister Blocks, Second Skin and Spyroflex - If you have specific places that are prone to blisters you might try applying one of these prior to your walk. Note: most of the products listed here can be found at your local drug store. Look in the foot care, and shoe care areas, if they are not located with first aid products.
Wrapping and Taping - Wrapping toes with moleskin or taping feet with athletic tape (or duct tape) is also a common practice. If you wrap your feet it is important that the tape is applied smoothly (no wrinkles) and not too tight. Ultra walkers might tape their entire foot, but most walkers only need to tape up hot spots.
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