Blister Risk Scorecard

Broken-in (1 pt)

Your trusty old boots

Moderately Worn (3 pts)

Used but not fully broken-in

New (5 pts)

Right out of the box

<5 mi (1 pt)

Short hike

5-10 mi (3 pts)

Moderate hike

10+ mi (5 pts)

Long day hike or multi-day trip

Daypack (1 pt)

Light load

Heavy Pack (5 pts)

Overnight or multi-day gear

Cool/Dry (1 pt)

Low sweat, low moisture

Hot/Wet (5 pts)

High moisture from sweat or rain

Flat/Level (1 pt)

Easy trail

Steep/Uneven (5 pts)

Uphill/downhill, rocky trail

None (1 pt)

No history of blisters

Frequent (5 pts)

You often get blisters