If you feel pain in the sole or heel of your foot when you first stand up in the morning, you may have plantar fasciitis.

Foot Care - Blister Prevention And Treatment

Don't wait until you have blisters to stop hiking. Stop as soon as you feel a "hot spot," and do something about it. "Moleskin" should be applied to prevent the spot from becoming a blister. Some people use duct tape if they have nothing better. A small bandage can work too.
Tighten up your laces. A loose shoe lets your foot slide around inside, and this can lead to blisters. Try to tighten the laces evenly - not just at the top.

If you have a blister, apply a small piece of moleskin, with a hole cut out for the blister to rest in. This keeps the pressure off the blister, so it won't get worse. If you can, leave the blister un popped. If you have to pop it, sterilize a pin or needle with alcohol or a flame, and insert it into the blister from the skin along one side. Gently push out the fluid, then cover the blister.

Friction causes blisters, because friction causes heat. Keeping your feet cool and dry is therefore a good way to prevent blisters. See the section on general foot care below.

You can use the commercial treatments to get rid of athlete's foot. I have had better luck using tea tree oil. You can find this in any place that carries natural foods and medicines. Just rub a few drops on your feet each morning, and then put your socks on.

To prevent athlete's foot, don't go barefoot in public showers, or thoroughly wash your feet after doing so. It also helps to keep your feet dry and cool as much as possible. Sunlight may kill the fungal spores, so holding your bare feet up in the sun for a few minutes each day may help.

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