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7 Worst Blister Photos

We asked to see your worst blister photos. Here's the best of the worst.
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  • Imagine hiking six miles with your feet in this condition. (Anonymous Reader)
  • A blister from my 2006 Pacific Crest Trail hike. (Junaid Dawd)
  • This is what new boots can get you. (Matt Lovas)
  • The aftermath of running the 48-mile Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim. (Kendrick Callaway)
  • Blister after hiking 10 miles in the rain at Isle Royale. (Dale Mandelko)
  • I earned these on the 18-mile Commando Run in Vail. I had to wear clogs for two weeks afterwards! (Matt Livengood)
  • After a 50-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. (Julie Rasmussen)
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Imagine hiking six miles with your feet in this condition. (Anonymous Reader)
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Imagine hiking six miles with your feet in this condition. (Anonymous Reader)

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