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I too have the same problem with one of my pairs of hiking shoes. It is related to pressure on the top of my foot, right where the tendon comes down from my ankle towards the big toe. I can eliminate most of the numbness by lacing my shoes differently to avoid that pressure. Another good...
Another endorsement for trekking poles.
I don't have knee or ankle issues either, but did notice while training for my Camino that I knees/ankles could get sore. When it happened, it was usually due to long downhill or sidehill walks after I was already a bit tired. I think my walking form...
We got our travel insurance for the Camino through SquareMouth.com. They represent a number of insurance companies and provided realtime quotes and comparisons between plans. I was very pleased with the site and the rates. Can't tell you anything about the claims process, and I hope I will...
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