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Happy Feet! Foot Care Advice for Walkers and Travelers

About.com Rating five out of Five

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Created: December 10, 2005

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Happy Feet!

Happy Feet!

Wendy Bumgardner (c)2005

The Bottom Line

For happy feet for anybody who walks or travels, this 36-page booklet is packed with great, simple advice and links to more advice and products that can help keep your feet happy. It would make a great addition to a foot pampering basket or to a bon voyage gift basket. Topics include footwear, socks, lacing tips, insoles, trimming your toenails, foot massage, blister prevention and treatment, ankle sprains, and foot care kits.

Pros

  • Essential foot care advice from an expert
  • Everything you need to know in one booklet

Cons

  • None

Description

  • 36-page booklet with all of the essentials of foot care.
  • Author has vast experience in foot care for long distance walkers and runners.
  • Advice on selecting and fitting shoes, socks, insoles.
  • Advice on preventing and treating blisters and ankle sprains.

Guide Review - Happy Feet! Foot Care Advice for Walkers and Travelers

Orthopedic technician John Vonhof knows feet. He conducts foot care clinics and trains medical staffs for long distance walks and runs. This 36-page booklet distills down his wisdom for walkers and is packed with excellent advice. His writing is clear and keeps it simple. Drawings and diagrams help as well. He covers all of the essential aspects of taking care of your feet through proper shoes, socks, insoles, and lacing. Then he explores injury prevention through using lubricants, powder, or taping to prevent blisters and keep walking despite blisters. This booklet would make a great addition to a gift basket or as a stocking stuffer.

If this booklet whets your appetite to know more about foot care, see his comprehensive manual on the subject, Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes

Review Updated 12/10/05

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