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  1. J

    Asics running shoe durability

    ...time and can lead to all kinds of foot, knee, hip and back issues. For reference, I walked in an awesome pair of La Sportive light hikers. I had inserts for plantar fasciitis, which I replaced halfway, as these wear out as well... and from Burgos on, used blue physio tape for even more support.
  2. lovelyshell

    Shoes for Sarria to Santiago in May

    ...just Sarria to Santiago. I’d recommend a more sturdy trail runner, and there are some less than $100 that are pretty decent. You just need something with support because even though it’s only 100km, you really don’t want to mess with your feet and end up with plantar fasciitis or something else.
  3. ShoshTrvls

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I walked several days of my Camino in the Oofos water sandals. They saved my (expanded, blistered) feet.
  4. 80yroldpilgrims

    Merino wool shirt

    ...colors, Long sleeve and short. I like 165 then layer as needed. I wear one for several days without odor. My favorite Sox are Darn Tough. They’re guaranteed for life! None of these are Camino tested as I’m a newbie hoping to do Samos to SdS 10/24 if plantar fasciitis ever clears up. Buen Camino
  5. peregrinaTrish

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    A second for Oofoos! Love them. Super comfy & weigh only 8.5 oz. They saved me after a really bad case of plantar fasciitis. They are my after walking/around-town shoe on the Camino (they look fantastic w/ my toe socks! 🤪) & at home I wear them around the house. Given my foot troubles in...
  6. J Willhaus

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    ...There are some places where they can be helpful such as going down the hill before Zubiri or coming down Alto del Perdon or into Molinaseca after Cruz de Fero. On my first Camino I sprained my ankle and then got plantar fasciitis in the other foot so they were very useful as supports for me.
  7. Stumbler

    plantar fasciitis - with 7 weeks to go

    Thank you for this! I love the non jargon approach, scientific research behind the facts (non inflammatory condition, no need to roll underfoot etc) and very good instructions for both excercises as well as what to do and not to do while living with this condition. Most videos just give...
  8. Colette Z

    LIVE from the Camino Damien on the Mozárabe

    ...5’s in Pamplona then walked to Ponferrada then to SDC via the Camino en Invierno …..it’s an unusually mild winter in Ottawa and I’m still wearing my Speedgoats with double layer smart wool socks. I get about 800-1000 km out of them. No more plantar fasciitis since 2018 wearing Hokas. Buen camino!
  9. CA_Pilgrim

    Struggling with 1/2 size larger - Lone Peaks - insole recs?

    ...that the new upgraded (Moab 3) insole tends to throw off the positioning of my custom orthotics, which led to a flare up of my plantar fasciitis. Now the custom insert lies flat on top of two layers of Airpillow inserts. It's a constant game of trial and error, but I think this combination...
  10. G

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    Oofos recovery sandals will cure your plantar fasciitis. Take a pair and make them your sandal after each day hike. I have done 3 caminos and using them as my recovery sandal afterwards never had a problem. Not for hiking but to wear after.
  11. G

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

  12. N

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    I don't have a recommendation for sandals, but wanted to let you know that I was able to completely get rid of the plantar fasciitis that I had for 18 years with a PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection. It was completed at a local hospital by a team of radiologists for a nominal fee and the...
  13. Zordmot

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    Possibly another way to approach it is to find the most comfortable hiking sandals and each morning tape your feet in the plantar fasciitis wrap Podiatrists and PT’s use both as treatment and prevention with athletes. You can learn this wrap to do yourself but it’s even more effective if a...
  14. judyjoanofarc

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    Whatever you take, try them out before you walk. I found that my feet [and knees - I’ve had toe tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and knee inflammation at various points] actually got better after physical therapy and ditching the inflexible orthotics and shoes recommended by...
  15. S

    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    Hello, Apologies if there are many answers to this specific question previously. I am prone to plantar fasciitis and the podiatrist has recommended shoes with a decent heel toe drop to alleviate pressure on my Achilles and calves etc. my question is for women with similar issues, what...
  16. CaminoGW

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    Great advice, thanks.
  17. CaminoGW

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    Thanks for this Ken. Appreciated.
  18. Kev

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    ...with pain from it. The things I learned that helped the most: Research Shockwave Therapy near you, it was designed specifically for Plantar Fasciitis. I pay $28 for each treatment (6 total) and I am finding of all the treatments this one has the most function to repair the problem. I changed...
  19. debigetsout

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I struggled with it for 2-3 years, trying all kinds of things to alleviate the pain and keep me walking. The best shoes and boots (for me) are made by Hoka. They have by far the most cushioning I have found. Also, after the PF stopped me in my tracks on the Camino Norte, my partner began to...
  20. J

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I walked the Camino Frances in 2023 with Plantar Fasciitis… and whilst I can’t say it was painless… I did it. I developed the condition a month before I left. Whilst on the trail I took ibuprofen first thing in the morning then 4 hours later, this usually covered me for my walking time. I also...

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