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[QUOTE="Dutchwalk53, post: 344840, member: 38716"] Wow lots of responses...but we can use all the advise possible and then adjust it to your needs. I walked the Camino this May/June and totally believe in prevention. I bought my Keen Marshall hiking shoes 6 months prior to my walk and bought them 1 size larger then my regular size. Then I walked in them for 6 weeks with thick Thorlo hiking socks on. But just 1 or 2 miles max a few days a week. After that I increased the distance and walked for 6 weeks 3 or 4 miles AND TAPED my heels and little toe with Leukotape that I ordered on Amazon (they sell leukotape in Spain but is was slightly different and not as good) Then the last 2 months before my Camino I walked with a full pack (18 lbs ) my usual 4 miles (5 x a week) and every weekend a longer walk (10 miles) I live in FL so don't have hills so I also walked now and then on a 12% incline on the treadmill (with pack and hiking shoes) Arriving in Spain I religiously taped my heels and little toe every morning and put some bodyglide on my feet and my thick Thorlo hiking socks. It worked great and I never even had a hot spot. Oh I have a very high arch and had custom made insoles that were fitted to my Keen Marshals. I just ordered a new pair there they worked great for me . I also brought some hiking sandals (bass pro brand only $39 ) that I wore everyday for the last 5 km or so when my feet were just longing to some more wiggle room and just a change. I came across many walkers with blisters. Mostly due to shoes that were too small/not breaking in properly/not the right socks. GOOD luck and enjoy [/QUOTE]
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