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Vaseline, vaseline, vaseline. Then get back to us.I have body glide, but not used it yet. I should have mentioned that the hot spot is in the center of the main pad of the foot. Everywhere else is good.
I have had blisters on the main pad of my foot in the past. In my case, I attributed it to rather thick socks in a rather large shoe that was very cushioned, resulting in too much motion as I walked. Since I went to lightweight boots that hug my whole foot snugly but are the right shape to allow expansion by adjusting the laces, and using one pair of medium-light socks, I have not experienced that type of blister.Your whole foot is sliding. The boots may be too big. See if a different lacing technique (check the internet) will hold your foot in place. If the sole does not flex enough, your foot can slide, too, so the model boot could be the problem.
That is a bad theory. Buy boots that fit with the socks you will be using. It is as likely to be your regular size and a size larger. You are right!this conflicts with the theory that one should wear shoes and not boots, and buy a size bigger than you need
I have a pair of Merrell Moab ventilators a ½ size larger than my regular size and have been wearing smartwool socks with and without a thin nylon liner (leggs). Based upon my personal research this is what I think would best work for me.
I was getting hot spots at about 10k. I was wearing my pack at the time which weighs about 7Kg.
I have a pair of Merrell Moab ventilators a ½ size larger than my regular size and have been wearing smartwool socks with and without a thin nylon liner (leggs). Based upon my personal research this is what I think would best work for me.
The reason I mention brands is that I was a bit surprised that when starting to test it out, I was getting hot spots at about 10k. I was wearing my pack at the time which weighs about 7Kg. I did a light break in of wearing them around the house and then added a few weeks as ‘regular’ shoes with some 3k evening walks. I figure by my third or fourth 10k walk with a pack, this should be reduced more.
I wonder if I am just that much of a tenderfoot mostly staying indoors this Wisconsin winter or if 7Kg pack weight actually makes this much difference?
I did purchase the Superfeet Green Premium Insoles last week. I got the 7.5-9 size which are identical in size to my 8.5 size pair of Merrell insoles and needed no trimming. I walked about 3k in them today to start the break in. It does feels like the arch is a bit back towards the heel, but we’ll see. So far, so good. I figure I'll try this before thicker socks or 1000 mile socks first.
The foot topics here have been great. After reading so many, it does make me wonder how much it is foot care (which obviously is important) and training (important as well) versus just the type of feet you have.
So, if you are not too tired talking about feet. What are your thoughts?
Try NOK instead of Vaseline. Much better. Also buy Hikers Wool from New Zealand. There is nothing better to cushion your feet if you feel a hot spot or anyplace where you may need some cushioning.I have a pair of Merrell Moab ventilators a ½ size larger than my regular size and have been wearing smartwool socks with and without a thin nylon liner (leggs). Based upon my personal research this is what I think would best work for me.
The reason I mention brands is that I was a bit surprised that when starting to test it out, I was getting hot spots at about 10k. I was wearing my pack at the time which weighs about 7Kg. I did a light break in of wearing them around the house and then added a few weeks as ‘regular’ shoes with some 3k evening walks. I figure by my third or fourth 10k walk with a pack, this should be reduced more.
I wonder if I am just that much of a tenderfoot mostly staying indoors this Wisconsin winter or if 7Kg pack weight actually makes this much difference?
I did purchase the Superfeet Green Premium Insoles last week. I got the 7.5-9 size which are identical in size to my 8.5 size pair of Merrell insoles and needed no trimming. I walked about 3k in them today to start the break in. It does feels like the arch is a bit back towards the heel, but we’ll see. So far, so good. I figure I'll try this before thicker socks or 1000 mile socks first.
The foot topics here have been great. After reading so many, it does make me wonder how much it is foot care (which obviously is important) and training (important as well) versus just the type of feet you have.
So, if you are not too tired talking about feet. What are your thoughts?
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