Can a hot spot exist without a blister?
Yes; heat or tenderness often appears first.
What causes hot spots?
Movement, seams, wrinkles, moisture, debris and pressure.
Can hiking continue after covering it?
Only after the cause is corrected and a short recheck stays comfortable.
Why does one location recur?
It may reveal a consistent shape, flex or movement mismatch.
Put the advice into practice
Stop at the first warm point, dry it, smooth the sock, remove debris and adjust one cause before walking five more minutes.
Limits and cautions
Do not cover the spot and resume full pace without correcting its source.
Treat a hot spot as useful early warning before it becomes a blister.
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