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No matter how much one trains, it isn't the norm to walk those distances every day for weeks - your feet will swell. I always wore footwear half a size bigger than my normal shoe size. Never had a black toe or blister. Did complete CF and went back twice for 500km each time. Well done on what you achieved and we hope to see you back again to wish youWell, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
I agree that if your little toe is black and blue and is painful this sounds like trauma. It’s pretty easy to break those little buggers, and they hurt like heck when broken. When I’ve had broken toes in the past, shoes with stiffer soles actually felt better, since they took some of the pressure off the toes when pushing off.Black & blue bruising is usually caused by one of two things, both involve trauma. It is caused by broken blood vessels or capillaries under the skin. For them to have ruptured requires trauma of some sort.
I would resist changing your footwear until you sort this out. Final point, if you are diabetic, Type I or II, have a doctor check this ASAP. Circulatory problems are common.
Hope this helps.
Black & blue bruising is usually caused by one of two things, both involve trauma. It is caused by broken blood vessels or capillaries under the skin. For them to have ruptured requires trauma of some sort.
Did you strike the toe, or catch it on a piece of furniture while barefoot or in socks? Think back... Could this trauma have happened before the Camino? It sometimes can take several days for the bruising to appear. Everyone is different.
If you broke the toe, it will hurt and will be tender. But there is precious little you can do to repair it. I have broken most of my toes over the years. I walk into chests of drawers and door frames quite a lot...But the doctors keep telling me to just protect (cushion or splint) it until it heals.
I would resist changing your footwear until you sort this out. Final point, if you are diabetic, Type I or II, have a doctor check this ASAP. Circulatory problems are common.
Hope this helps.
Hi AliciaWell, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
Hi AliciaWell, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
Well, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
I wouldn't jump to blaming the shoes nor immediately move to trail runners although a plethora of people love their light weight.Well, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
Just a thought! You can develop toe issues just as much with boots that allow you TOO MUCH space! Keens are made for wider feet. Your toes will slide around and hit the sides or front of your boot repeatedly! I had the same thing happen one time with my big toe. So, I like to buy a boot a half size larger and then make sure my hiking socks are thicker with padding in the toes. I've done great since I started this habit. You may be able to resolve your issue and keep those boots if you get a thick, padded hiking sock. I'd sure try it. Good luck!Well, I didn't quite go as far as I'd hoped. Done in by foot troubles just as my body was adapting to daily walking. Yet, by virtue of being on the camino, a major issue I'd been struggling with for the last two years resolved itself. I wasn't there to force my will or influence the situation, and I'm free at last from it. A camino miracle? possibly. but i'll take it either way.
Now for toe question. Left baby toe now black and blue. I felt pain the second day, but ignored it as I didn't see a blister. cause poor fitting footwear? I wore ankle high boots, keen, large toe box, admittedly not very well broken in. Will seriously research the threads re trail runners upon my return. any thoughts greatly appreciated, however.
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