Blister happens 2 days before we start!!!

[deano5]

Have been in Madrid all week during the record high temperatures and doing lots of sightseeing, I have been changing my socks several times a day. Usually like to wear wrightsocks but today I went with darn tough socks in the morning and afternoon. The first pair really felt uncomfortable and I think this is when it began! I think with a few days of care it will be ok. Back to my wrightsocks for my camino.

 

[J Willhaus]

Hate it when that happens!!!

 

[lovelyshell]

While in Madrid I suggest going to the Parish Church of Santiago and San Juan Bautista, you can get your first stamp there!

 

[pjacobi]

I find it best to test out all clothes and equipment on training walks at home, long before my Camino. I tried lots of highly recommended stuff that may have worked great for others, but not for me.


-Paul

 

[thejoker]

Popping time

 

[eDub]

FYI,just before you go to sleep if you slice the blisters open to drain it and then apply TeaTree oil they'll dry out overnight! Be ready for a little sting tho then you'll be good to go in the morning!

 

[deano5]

I find it best to test out all clothes and equipment on training walks at home, long before my Camino. I tried lots of highly recommended stuff that may have worked great for others, but not for me.


-Paul

I tried my stuff out for many months but the socks were new and it was my error in judgement.

 

[LisaWalker]

I tried my stuff out for many months but the socks were new and it was my error in judgement.

I do find I only get a blister if the weather is really hot. Hope they heal quickly. Buen camino

 

[VNwalking]

Bummer!
I hope they heal well soon, so you can have a blister-free buen camino, @deano5 !

Here is a resource I posted that has really good (and expert) blister info, rather than counting on a random scattershot of 'this worked for me' posts:

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/resources-for-blister-prevention.603/

 

[deano5]

drained it and kept it clean and it healed nicely, lambs wool and wrightsocks were great