Latest foot care news

Low section of hiker removing sock while sitting on rock at desert

How to keep stones out of your shoes on the trail

By Julia Clarke published

Pebbles in your shoes can be a real pain when you’re hiking and running – try these 5 tips to keep your shoes free of debris

Hiking
Happy toes

How to get rid of athlete's foot in runners

By Julia Clarke published

Amongst the various gross conditions that can affect an athlete’s foot, actual athlete’s foot is one of the most common – find out how to prevent it

Trail running
Backpacker walking through mud, West Coast Trail, British Columbia, Canada

How to avoid trench foot on a thru-hike

By Julia Clarke last updated

Trench foot is as gross as it sounds – here’s how to avoid it on a long backpacking trip or thru-hike

Hiking
Columbia Peakfreak II Outdry Waterproof Walking Shoe: product image

Columbia Peakfreak II Outdry Waterproof Walking Shoe: a great fitting shoe that’s ideal for day hikes

By Alex Foxfield published

Modern, waterproof and supremely capable summit bagging machines, the Peakfreak IIs might just be the perfect day hiking shoes

Hiking
Black toenails in runners are often caused by repetitive trauma

Can you run without toenails?

By Julia Clarke published

Can you run without toenails, or do you have to take a break when you lose a toenail? We speak to an expert to find out if this spells disaster or do-it-anyway

Road running
Orthopedic insoles of various colors

Do you really need running insoles?

By Julia Clarke published

We take a look at the benefits and myths of running insoles to help you decide if you need to add a pair to your running kit

Trail running