Re: Bodyglide? Who the heck recommended this stuff?

A couple of things that comes to mind dax702. I would not recommend anti perspirants on your feet. These products do block sweat pores and are only 50-60 percent effective in stopping the sweat. Your body is by designed to sweat when it gets taxed by stress (mental and physical). Flechter gets pretty hot in the summer time and you SHOULD be sweating. Also, anti perspirants has Aluminum salts which can cause infections onto sores such as blisters and there are some studies being done now on how these products effect a persons health from the chemicals in them. If you have sensitive skin, the anti-perspirants could cause irritation of the feet also. If you do decide to use these products, use them at home and not on a trip to see how the anti perspirant reacts to your feet.

Your feet are a body part that is often the most over looked part until someone decides to start running or backpacking. Then they realize how important it is for foot maintenace. Your feet needs to be cared for just as the rest of your body. From your pictures that you posted, it doesnt look like you had a heavy pack, but it did look like you were working pretty hard hiking. Being physically and mentally ready for a trip is important and is often over looked. Your feet may need to be more accustomed to wearing boots and hiking on uneven terrain.

I would recommend to go see a podistrist that specailize in sport injuries. The doctor should ask for you to bring in your foot wear (boots if you are hiking or your running shoes if you are running) Me and my son both had to see a podiatrist several years ago for our black toes. There is a lot of info that was given to us. As everyone here has stated, foot wear is very important. Interesting enough, only a small percentage of the poplulation needs a special made insole in thier shoes, IF you buy a quality made boot/shoe that fits. By seeing a podiatrist, you can learn a how lot more about your feet from an expert in feet. You may have pronation or supination of the feet which may indeed require insoles custom made. Reading books, internet sites etc is all good, but it isnt always a given to to fix your health concerns.

I do mini and half triathlons and I do use bodyglide on my swimming. I just refuse to shave my legs, chest and arms. I have never tried it on my feet for running or hiking, although I do use foot powders in my running shoes and hiking books for the bacteria.