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  1. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    As an update, I did get custom inserts and the foot pain is no longer a problem! Thanks.
  2. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Congrats on your camino! I have used Body Glide for long distance running. Hadn't thought about it for my feet. Thanks for the suggestion.
  3. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Thanks, Linda. If I am unable to resolve it with shoes, I will do the same thing and hope that works.
  4. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    Thanks. I will check them.
  5. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    I also thought of this common denominator thing, but I am sure hoping that is not the case. It would be a greater problem to address. :)
  6. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    The trail running shoes were the closest to working, but the heel box on the left shoe was apparently too big and my heel was moving around. I tried different lacing techniques, but to no avail. I've tried walking with and without silk liners. I'll try the Vaseline.
  7. xcountryrider

    Breaking in shoes

    We start the Camino 9 June and I still haven't settled on shoes. I've never had to break in shoes. I've always put them on and they worked great, but that was as a runner. Walking is confounding me. Anytime I walk, my feet are burning after a mile and a half. Is that part of breaking in the...
  8. xcountryrider

    Shoes, again!

    I would like to look at the information you mentioned about lacing techniques, but I can't find the 'training lessons learned' section. I guess I'm just not adept yet at the forum. I've searched the topic and your name, but no luck. Can you help?
  9. xcountryrider

    Refugio Orrison booked!!

    I just checked the price at Refugio Orrison. It surprised me that it was 35 euros per person. I guess that's because it's not an albergue?

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