Common Foot Ailments in Trail Running: Prevention and Treatment
TL;DR Most trail running foot problems trace back to friction, moisture, and repetitive load. Blisters, chafing, plantar fasciitis, and athlete’s foot respond best to early prevention, fast symptom control, and smart return to running. Trail running punishes feet in predictable ways. Technical terrain increases shear forces, sweat traps moisture, and grit turns small rub points […]
The Science of Moisture-Wicking: Keeping Your Feet Dry and Healthy on the Trail
TL;DR Moisture-wicking socks use engineered fibers and open, breathable knit structures to pull sweat away from the skin, spread it through the fabric, and let it evaporate quickly. This moisture control keeps the in-shoe microclimate drier, lowers friction at the sock–skin interface, and reduces conditions that favor blisters and fungal infections, which supports the foot-health […]
The Hidden Dangers of Trail Debris: Why Every Step Matters
TL;DR Trail debris inside shoes (rocks, sand, grit) raises skin friction and localized pressure, which increases hot spots, blisters, and painful stride changes. Research links foot blisters to higher rates of additional lower-limb injuries, so debris management supports both comfort and performance. What is trail debris inside a shoe? Trail debris inside a shoe is […]
Elevate Your Performance: A Guide to Endurance Sports Apparel
TL;DR Endurance sports apparel keeps athletes cooler, drier, better protected, and more focused during long efforts. Research shows that technical fabrics, compression garments, and sun-protective clothing improve comfort, thermoregulation, and recovery, which supports performance over time. Rockresist builds an integrated system of socks, tops, bottoms, hats, and wrist bands around this science so endurance athletes […]
The Ultimate Guide to Debris Protection for Trail Runners and Hikers
TL;DR Trail debris like grit, sand, and pebbles sneaks into your shoes through gaps at the collar and tongue, causing hot spots, blisters, and constant “stop-and-dump” breaks. The best fix is a full system—trail shoes with good collars, debris-protection socks (like RockResist GEN1 Road & Trail), and optional gaiters—so debris stays out and you can […]
Essential Foot Health Strategies for Trail Running and Hiking
TL;DR Foot health in trail running and hiking depends on three pillars: correct footwear, technical socks plus debris protection, and consistent pre-, mid-, and post-trail foot care. Evidence shows that blisters, nail trauma, and arch pain become far less common when runners and hikers manage moisture, friction, load, and debris in a systematic way Why […]