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Guys, as has been discussed many times on the forum, Compeed and other hydrocolloid gel dressings are intended for open wounds (originally developed for the battlefield). In the case of blisters, they are used when the blister roof has been torn off or removed resulting in an open wound subject...
Keep in mind that it’s not just friction—your foot is always moving within the shoe so there is always some level of friction. It’s when that friction point comes under pressure resulting in shear force which causes a separation between the surface of the skin and the underlying tissue. The...
Yes, boot lacing and tape are very helpful. After a couple caminoes and thousands of miles of wilderness backpacking that started back in the 60's, I think I pretty much know every preventative and treatment option in the blister world. This Pre-Heels thing was new to me. It's actually the...
Just now came across this comment in 2019 from Camino Medic and Veteran Member David about Compeed: Part of his explanation and advice about Compeed included: "and never use one ever again", which caused me to chuckle, and heartily agree. (And not to start a new argument, but I believe a similar...
In 2016 I took an informal survey, asking almost everyone I met how they liked their shoes. The overwhelming first choice was Salomon. Yes, Salomon does have one model that is wide--2E. If there were a 4E Salomon I would get it. Maybe there is someone on this forum that can answer this. Why is...
A clarification for my previous post. Repetitive motion even on perfectly flat or smooth terrain can produce shear force resulting in blisters--so certainly cobblestones could, especially with the added weight of a pack. I suppose I was wondering in the pantheon of walking surfaces and blister...
I used to wonder if walking on cobblestones could produce enough shear force to cause a blister. Still don't know, but it turns out there is something very good about walking on cobblestones:
"Recent research has found that the surface you walk on can actually help your health. It’s...
I had my mind opened a bit about blisters by Rebecca, the Australian podiatrist who seems to be quite the blister guru. I subscribed to her website, but fortunately her explanation for how blisters occur is on Youtube. Although there are many different theories about blister causation and...
In 2016, while in Pamplona I went to Corte Ingles to nose around--great outdoor gear floor. I saw two pilgrims (sans pack of course) walking around Corte Ingles doing the light surface tap thing with their poles as they walked through the store. I personally found that except for a few downhill...
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