Foot Care

We tested wool socks for travel and found warm, quick-drying pairs for hiking, long flights, and cold-weather walks, with picks for every budget.

We tested travel insoles for long airport walks and full days on your feet. Here’s what fits inside the shoes you actually pack.

We tested compression socks for flights and long travel days. Here are the pairs that reduce swelling, stay up, and feel comfortable in the air.

We tested compression socks for long flights. Our picks stay up, ease swelling, and fit real calves, from firm 20-30 mmHg to easy 15-20 three-packs.

We tested knee-high compression socks for flying to find the pairs that stay put and keep ankles from swelling, from budget packs to 20-30 mmHg.

We tested cushioned ankle and crew socks to find the pairs that stay put, dry fast, and don’t rub — plus the best budget, cotton, and cold-weather picks.

We tested full-length insoles for people who walk or stand all day. Our picks cover plantar fasciitis, high arches, tight shoes, and tight budgets.

We tested balms, tape, moleskin, and hydrocolloid pads to find foot blister prevention that stays put through sweat, hikes, and long travel days.

We tested blister bandages for travel and picked the ones that stay put, cushion hot spots, and pack small—from a six-count kit to a 28-piece variety pack.

Fits a quart bag and fixes cracked heels. We tested travel foot creams and picked the ones worth packing, from a 3.2-ounce jar to a two-size set.