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  1. Mark Heard

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Hi C clearly - you need to get a diagnosis for the problem before you can treat correctly. The problem maybe within the joint, around the joint or under the joint & the treatment will vary for each. A stiffer soled shoe may help but it wouldn't be my first choice without knowing what the joint...
  2. Mark Heard

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Jabaldo, I cant be too specific as I don't fully know your case but broadly we use custom foot orthoses when we want to be specific about design features. We use "off the shelf" orthoses when we don't need specific features. We tend to use custom devices far more for the conditions I see though...
  3. Mark Heard

    Just did a test walk with my boots/socks. Is this anything to worry about?

    Hi all. Just some medical thoughts. Pain at the base of the big toe can be many things but a couple of common issues include arthritis (we see it in early stages even in 30 year olds) & sessamoiditis (inflammation under the pad of the ball of the foot directly behind the big toe). There is...
  4. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Great advice Kanga - I am biased being a Podiatrist, but so many issues regards feet/footwear/injury could be addressed if prior to starting the Camino, or starting a new exercise program etc, people saw a Podiatrist, then got the right footwear. If you were going on a long drive from one side...
  5. Mark Heard

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Hi Jabaldo. I throw in my comments regards the tendonitis as I'm a Podiatrist. I'd be getting the problem diagnosed properly first. There could be a range of reasons for the pain & so treatment will vary. If it is a tendonitis and you've had it since February (so maybe 3 months ago), the problem...
  6. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    They sound fantastic Nancy. They will hopefully fit you like a glove. Will be really interested to hear how you find them.
  7. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Hi Janet. I didn't know New Balance made hiking boots. I assume that if they are comfortable & you have walked some reasonable "training" walks in them with no blisters, then they should be ok. I guess go prepared just in case you do get blisters. No one can guarantee you wont get blisters. You...
  8. Mark Heard

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    I am biased being a Podiatrist myself, but I think you would do yourself a huge favour to a) talk with a really good hiking store for specific boot advice AND b) see a Podiatrist & have your feet & gait assessed. Not so you can be given orthotics (which are over-prescribed at times) but so you...
  9. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    That's a great place to study - hope she's enjoying it :)
  10. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Thanks Kanga. It's not my prime reason to go, but if the circumstances arise, & I can help, then I'll certainly offer. Who knows, I might have to spend all my time looking after myself ;)
  11. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Firstly I hope your Camino experience is everything & more than hope you for. Where is your daughter studying Issy? All the best to her too.
  12. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Hi Cherry. Happy to give my thoughts but it may frustrate you. Without knowing a persons detailed history & without physically examining them, I cant be specific. But talking in broad terms, the general advice would be a rigid heel/midfoot & flexible forefoot. This allows for good support...
  13. Mark Heard

    Struggling with Boots

    Hi all. I'm planning to walk the Camino in late August/Sept 2015. It feels a long way off but it has been great reading so many of your posts which is the next best thing to being there. I'm also a Podiatrist so I take a special interest in discussions concerning footwear & lower limb injuries...
  14. Mark Heard

    Hoping for "The Way" experience

    That's a terrific idea Jenny. I've really appreciated everyones thoughts. It makes me want to leave now & experience the Camino. I work in a medical field & talk with patients all day which for some makes it hard to believe I am an introvert. Anyway, I saw a husband & wife today who told me...
  15. Mark Heard

    Hoping for "The Way" experience

    WOW - I am flabbergasted, blessed & a little teary at times reading all of your wonderful posts. I didn't expect such encouragement & "wise words" from a bunch of people Ive never met. It's funny, I don't know if its the type of people this forum attracts, or the effect that walking the Camino...
  16. Mark Heard

    Hoping for "The Way" experience

    Ive watched The Way several times & it is part of the reason I would like to walk the El Camino in 2015. There are many reasons why I love the movie but one big part is the relationships that are built between Tom & the other 3 main characters along the way (I know, it's only a movie). I am by...

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