Put on a silk liner sock, or even a poly/nylon dress sock between your foot and your outer hiking sock. This will take the friction off your heel and put it on the inner sock. Always carry moleskin and duct tape to put over a hot spot BEFORE it turns into something else. Tie your boots tightly, so there is little movement of the foot inside the boot. Air out your feet without socks as much as you can during rest breaks to give them a chance to dry out. Wet skin sloughs off easily under friction (Just like being in the water, once your skin starts getting wrinkly and soft, you can easily tear it by rubbing it on any surface.). Foot powder is your best friend. LOL
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