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Posted by Alicia on June 6, 2007 at 7:09:38 am EDT
In reply to Bodyglide? Who the heck recommended this stuff? posted by dax702 on June 5, 2007 at 2:18:10 am EDT

Bill is absolutely right about needing to keep your feet dry to prevent blisters. Sock liners not only reduce friction, they also wick moisture away from your skin to keep it dry.

You should find a pair of lightweight (think silkweight) liners. REI, Fox River, Thorlo, Wigwam, Bridgedale, and others all make liners. I'd pick up a pair at your local outdoor or footwear store so you can see what you're getting. You want to get the lightest ones available, not thicker ones that double as light socks in warm weather and liners in cold weather. Two examples of lightweight liners are the REI Silk One Liner Socks and Wigwam Gobi Polypro Liners (both available online from REI), but I'd look in a store if possible so you can see your choices.

You shouldn't kick yourself about buying the Smartwools. They'll also help wick moisture away (something cotton does not do) to help keep your feet drier and cooler. You just want to make sure you buy light to medium weight hiking socks, not anything heavy weight like for colder temps.

And despite what Steve's podiatrist told him, I'm going back to recommending you try some antiperspirant on your feet if your feet are constantly sweaty.

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