Editorial Review:

Too often athletes spend vast amounts of money, time, and energy on training, equipment, and travel, but little or no preparation on their feet. The highly successful Fixing Your Feet has been revised and updated to make it an even more complete source of information about proper foot care for the runner, hiker, adventure racer, or any athlete. Learn to be proactive in preventing foot problems through proper techniques, reactive with treatments when problems develop, and what supplies and resources are available. This highly practical and usable book is for anyone who has feet. It includes:

• The basics of selecting the right footwear.
• Products and gear to prevent injury.
• Ways to avoid and treat blisters.
• Symptoms and treatments for problems from athlete's foot to serious sprains.
• Sources and resources for equipment and supplies.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Excellent Book:

I'm a walker and don't have nearly the foot problems that people doing longer distances, carrying backpacks, or running sometimes do, but this book has been so helpful to me. For the first time in my life, I actually know how to buy shoes that fit (beyond them feeling comfortable at the store). I have good current information on how to prevent and treat blisters and calluses, and have learned new ways to lace shoes that help them fit and feel better. I also understand now why my feet have gotten bigger as I... more info

3Day walker:

I'm training for the Breast Cancer 3Day walk -- 60 miles in three days -- and stumbled across this book during an internet search for blister prevention and cures. I got a copy right away. I have never before participated in any endurance sports and needed as much good advice as I could find and believe me, this book delivered. Certainly, there are parts of it that don't apply to my current activities, however the quality of the information, the helpful references to products and where to access them, and... more info

Fixing your feet:

I only review & critique books I actually have read, how else can you make an educated and realistic critique?
As a 19-year Ultraq vRunner I certainly had a reason to buy anmdn read this book, especially since I run now exclusively on trails.
Unless peple are into long-distance running,few people have any idea on how to fix your feet, especially prevent injutries before theu happen.
I know the author and other people who contributed to this booki and can verify their expertise in the... more info

Don't Take Your Feet for Granted:

This advice is sure to get all athletes off on the right foot. Learn how to care for any foot problem and prepare your feet for that upcoming race.

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