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Here’s the real secret: your socks matter more than your shoes. I’m not kidding. I used to wear cotton socks with my Hokas, and my feet were soaked and raw. Switch to merino wool or synthetic blends, and your blisters vanish like your motivation after a long climb. Yes, merino socks are pricey. No, you shouldn’t skip them. Your future self will thank you while you’re not limping.

Also, buy half a size up. Your feet swell when you walk—they get fat and happy, basically. If your toes hit the front of the shoe, you’ll lose toenails. I have lost exactly one toenail (a proud war wound), and I can confirm it is both painful and ugly. Don’t be me.

So get out there. Walk until your brain goes quiet and your legs sing. But for the love of pavement, get the right shoes. Dave now owns three pairs of walking trainers. He limps no more. And I think that’s a happy ending—for everyone except his wallet.