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Onuma · 04-20-2008, 18:34

It may or may not be frowned upon by QP's and others, but in my experience rucking I've found that putting a white sock over your issued OD or black socks really helps cut down on the friction. I prefer to use plain, white cotton ankle socks over my issued OD's when I know I'm going for longer distances. My good buddy did this in SFAS and still does in SFQC currently. He hardly ever gets blisters.

However, nothing can take the place of boots that simply fit your foot well. I generally wear a 12.5R in desert boots and I will try on two dozen or more pairs if that's what it takes to find one that fits properly. Call me picky, but I've only got one set of feet and I don't like to cause them undue pain. Consequently, I find the best fits come from Altama brand boots.

Gentlemen, thank you again for the excellent advice.

04-20-2008, 18:34	#52
Onuma SF Candidate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA Posts: 53	Excellent advice. It may or may not be frowned upon by QP's and others, but in my experience rucking I've found that putting a white sock over your issued OD or black socks really helps cut down on the friction. I prefer to use plain, white cotton ankle socks over my issued OD's when I know I'm going for longer distances. My good buddy did this in SFAS and still does in SFQC currently. He hardly ever gets blisters. However, nothing can take the place of boots that simply fit your foot well. I generally wear a 12.5R in desert boots and I will try on two dozen or more pairs if that's what it takes to find one that fits properly. Call me picky, but I've only got one set of feet and I don't like to cause them undue pain. Consequently, I find the best fits come from Altama brand boots. Gentlemen, thank you again for the excellent advice. __________________ Peace through superior firepower.
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