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Superfeet, Tread Labs, etc and merely generic insoles so they are not made for your specific needs. Also, since all of us have differences between our left and right feet, each foot needs its own specific insole. IMO generic insoles do not help at all.
As for insoles, I highly recommend you look into InStrydes. Go to getinstryde.com
Don’t waste money on expensive custom insoles from a podiatrist. And IMO generic insoles like Super Feet provide minimal help (and can even be detrimental).
What an interesting question! Yes, the conversations have changed. Although I personally am all for transporting packs (luggage has no place on the Camino IMO), it seems like too many of us do this at the risk of missing out on a key element of walking the Camino. What I’m referring to is the...
I agree that the book, Fixing Your Feet is a great resource. Also, check out a new insole product, InStryde - it’s a game-changer for comfort and support.
I think it depends on how you feel, of course. I took one day and would not take one again unless I had an injury. I feel it’s better to take some shorter days to give your body some rest.
This is a really great question. When my wife and I did our first Camino in 2016 (St Jean to Santiago) we spent 10 days traveling Spain afterwards. It was very weird. After spending 4 or 5 weeks in the Camino “bubble” we did not enjoy the tourist life as much as we thought. I suggest either...
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