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[QUOTE="lt56ny, post: 906739, member: 19122"] Ah Blisters!!! I think there are as many blister stories as there are feet walking on the Camino. So many blisters so many remedies! I read what everyone writes and I agree with some things and then disagree with others. I only use vaseline for about 10 days and then don't need it. I only wear trail runners and never wear boots. I have walked in snow and survived. I wear a very thin synthetic sock underneath and have worn both a thin smart wool in fall and a medium cushion smart wool for November/December Camino kept me warm and snug and no blisters at all. As soon as I get a blister I stick that needle in and drain it and will do it a few times a day if possible. Only a band aid and Neosporin after each poke. Brooks Cascadias one size larger and wide fit. Although my wife just bought me some Hokas Speedgoat and they are fantastic. Not sure if I will take them on next camino as I think, especially with feet and backpacks that you should stick to what works. Be meticulous about pebbles and other stuff that gets in your shoes and socks. Finally and most importantly you won't really know what works for you until you walk. Each person is different. Some people's feet are disaster areas and others are super lucky and then there is everything in between. Thankfully for me a border on the super lucky. About 5 blisters in 5 caminos. Only the first camino did they bother me for a few days. Who knows? Try the basics first and be prepared for the worst. One of the worst things you can do is keep walking when you have blisters or any pain because you don't want to lose your camino family. If your "family' won't stop with you for a day or two to rest than they are not your family. They are friends. The acid test is would my mom, dad, brother, sister, son or daughter stop if I was hurting? Of course they would they loves you and they are your family. You have to take care of yourself first and foremost. The "Camino Family" are not bad people they are taking care of themselves also and walking their own caminos. Risking pain and maybe permanent injury is NOT WORTH IT. Remember there are people a day or two behind you that after you rest and feel better you will meet who will be just as interesting and kind and wonderful as the ones who left you behind. Who knows that pilgrim that you meet after your rest stop may be the one to impart wisdom or love that may change your life or at least your day. One final example. Some people swear by Compeed an think it is the greatest invention since the invention of a tortilla con papas. I think it is about the worst invention known to man. It was invented by sadists and should only be used by masochists. Trial and error and pain and some suffering are part of the Camino. You have to embrace it all. What a wonderful world we live in. [/QUOTE]
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