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Trouble afoot: if your boots are giving your feet fits, simple remedies are at hand

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Backpackers can suffer from six common foot problems. They are: numbness, toe chop, tender soles, toenail problems, blisters, and bone spurs, corns and callouses. Tips on trail treatments and home remedies are given along with information on how to choose proper-fitting boots.

Author: Howe, Steve, Ross, Drew
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
Health aspects, Care and treatment, Hiking, Foot, Foot care, Backpacking

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What's afoot?

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Boots come in various types, include train, rough trail, mountaineering boots, double boots, and off-trail boots. A list of manufacturers and the boots they offer is given, with detailed notes on each boot. Tips on choosing a boot are included.

Author: Howe, Steve
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1993

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Feet first

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Sturdy, comfortable boots are essential to hikers. Off-trail, mountaineering and other types of boots are described, and boots from all major manufacturers are listed and described. Tips on foot maintenance, socks and more are included.

Author: Getchell, Dave, Howe, Steve
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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Subjects list: Purchasing, Boots, Cover Story
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