I have been section hiking the AT all summer in preparation for my 2015 NOBO thru. I read a claim by a gentlemen stating that he read some magical book and successfully hiked the trail without a single blister. It seems no matter how tough my legs, back and knees get, after any week of hiking I'm always suffering from blisters. Suffering is a tough word to use because it's always manageable and nothing too serious. I use Oboz high cut boots that I am still deciding whether I like or not, I also use wool liner socks and another pair of wool hiking socks and that seems to help a lot. I also use Leki Cristallo trekking poles which help my joints but not the blisters per say.
What are some of everybody's secrets to foot health on the AT? ( moleskin/ taping techniques, etc) And if anybody else has also read this magical book haha that would be helpful as well.
I love this forum, this is my first post. Cheers and happy hiking! Viva la AT!