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[QUOTE="La_Peche, post: 584040, member: 77708"] Such an important question! I was worried about my boots, and whether I had the right ones for me, so on the advice of a friend who completed the Camino in 2008, I booked in with a Podiatrist for a gait analysis. And he flat out told me my boots were unsuitable. This was after I completed several tests, and walked on the pressure sensitive treadmill, and had my walk filmed from the back and side. Verdict: The way my feet are structured, I need boots with the stiffest possible sole/shank, and that curl up significantly at the toes so that when I roll forward I can leverage off them as most people do naturally. I also need supportive insoles (yet to be purchased). I took this advice, and the next day I bought new boots (fortunately on sale, but still the most expensive shoes I have ever bought!!). 10 days in, not one blister, and a significant improvement in ease and speed once I got used to the change in shoe, and slight gait change. I was also given exercises to strengthen the muscles in my foot/ankle/calves. I cannot emphasise how reassuring the Podiatrist visit was, I've taken the prevention is better than cure route, had a professional check it out, and actually love putting my boots on.... I'm 10 weeks out from starting the camino, so will just miss you, but Buen camino! [/QUOTE]
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