Foot Care

[t2andreo]

I came across this article in my morning reading. It may be of use to many of you out there.

How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems - The Trek

From blisters to trench foot, all hikers experience foot problems at some point. Learn how to take care of your feet and avert hike-ending injuries.

thetrek.co

Hope this helps.

 

[KYPolloFrito]

Since the Camino is a lot about Foot care I am posting the below link to an interesting segment of the Freakanomics Podcast regarding the evolution of footwear. I found a lot of the information and counsel from the experts is not in line with conventional wisdom and culture. Who knew most NBA players get regular pedicures!

Freakonomics Radio - These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Ep. 296 Rebroadcast)

The human foot is an evolutionary masterpiece, far more functional than we give it credit for. So why do we encase it in “a coffin” (as one foot scholar calls it) that stymies so much of its ability — and may create more problems than it solves?

podcasts.google.com