Hi @Joe Thank you for attending the Oboz virtual event today, glad to hear you enjoyed! They certainly covered a lot of information in a short amount of time. To address your question about managing calluses while hiking, and in relation to your footwear – you may be able to follow some of the same principles as advised in blister treatment & prevention. Check out the REI Expert Advice article on Blister Care & Prevention To highlight a few key points that I think may serve the topic at foot (<--pardon the pun), try these: Tape: Studies suggest that inexpensive “tear-to-size” paper surgeon’s tape is effective and has a gentle adhesive; kinetic tapes also work very well; cloth and synthetic medical tapes are additional options, as is duct tape in a pinch. Blister bandages with pads and gels: Products like 2nd Skin can be used on both hot spots for prevention and for blister treatment. Reducing as much friction as possible will be helpful in this situation, which can be achieved by having a proper boot/shoe fitting done at an REI store to make sure you have the right footwear for your need, and getting hiking socks that are moisture wicking (maybe liners too? Total preference-based option). Since you’re an Oboz fan, it’s likely that you’ve gone through some of these steps! I also tossed this question over to our friends over at Oboz, and will see what sort of advice they send back. I’ll be sure to follow-up! If this goes beyond the purview of a proper boot-fit and hiking gear, it may be worth seeing a medical professional if the problem persists and prevents you from doing what you love! Hope you have some great Autumn hikes coming up soon!
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