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methylated spirits to toughen the feet
I suppose you could call the Borneo's high boots... I tend to think of the more military style boots that go up on to the calf as high boots though. I chose my boots based on 1. ankle support 2. general build quality and 3. their ability to withstand whatever I threw at them. For me that was...- Martin0642
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methylated spirits to toughen the feet
Exactly what he said :) But I would add you need your ankle snug too. When going uphill on a steep slope your lower leg will cover a wide angle from front to back (imagine how your lower leg moves as you step up a slope with the leg pointing back and then as you shift weight the leg pivots...- Martin0642
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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen can cause serious stomach problems as well as the obvious numbing thing that lets you walk on a foot that should be rested. That said........I found they do both 400mg and 800mg over the counter. 800mg is more than people in the uk usually take as a full dose so to have it in one...- Martin0642
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methylated spirits to toughen the feet
Kodiak - as for the boots...I used my Merrel Borneo's (just came back) and they were fine. However I only did Camini from Leon to Santiago so I cant vouch for how they would be on the meseta. I suspect fine - the trick with boots is in the lacing. Loose for flat, loose but snug in the middle...- Martin0642
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