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    Any tips from fellow sufferers from vein problems?

    Thank you to everyone for your replies. After much hand-wringing, I thought I would post a follow up in case anyone else has this concern and finds this thread looking for answers. I finally found these leggings...
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    Any tips from fellow sufferers from vein problems?

    Agreed, however I won't be able to consult with him before I leave. No appointments available. What I principally need at this point is to know if anyone has had any luck finding compression leggings that are breathable enough for the summer heat... :/
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    Any tips from fellow sufferers from vein problems?

    Varicose veins run in my family. So far I have evaded this, but in recent years I have begun to have minor problems with the veins in my ankles throbbing and becoming unbearably itchy after several long days on my feet. I have tried light compression knee-highs, but they tend to make my toes...
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    Dark colored shoes too hot in summer?

    I'll be hiking the Camino Frances in June/July. I'm working on finding a suitable pair of trail runners and have gone both to REI and a specialty running store to be fitted and try out different styles. So far I've narrowed it down to probably the Topo Ultraventure 3. But having spent time...
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    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    Haha well I'll solve this for you fellas, so that there's no need to worry. ;):cool: I am indeed female, I agree that you are right about the statistical probability, and most of all I'm grateful for the recommendation of the skirts, because that is 100% right up my alley and I think it may have...
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    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    Hello all, planning my first Camino for this June/July and my big question regards the wisdom of different philosophies of clothing. I've spent a summer in Greece, where it was 120F (48C) in the shade, and long sleeves and long pants, both lightweight linen, were how I survived that. But then...

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