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Drying out the skin with alcohol is the least thing what one may consider for the blister prevention. It will cause irritation and skin will get prone to develop cracks ..regular application of surgical spirit (I think it's known as rubbing alcohol in North America...). That should dry and toughen the skin.
that's true for some people, I think it depends on whether you have naturally dry skin or another skin type on your feet. For me the use of surgical spirit helps to reduce the friction of my skin against socks which is one of the blister prevention strategies described here https://www.blister-prevention.com/what-causes-blisters-on-feet/Drying out the skin with alcohol is the least thing what one may consider for the blister prevention. It will cause irritation and skin will get prone to develop cracks ..
If you take a closer look at the composition of the stuff referred as surgical spirit, then it contains significant amount of castor oil, which will reduce friction indeed. Why not simply treat the feet with it or even better with a proper feet cream? Burning skin with an alcohol in hope of toughening is not the best idea after all.that's true for some people, I think it depends on whether you have naturally dry skin or another skin type on your feet. For me the use of surgical spirit helps to reduce the friction of my skin against socks which is one of the blister prevention strategies described here https://www.blister-prevention.com/what-causes-blisters-on-feet/
Wear sandals whenever you can.Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
I also just completed Camino frances, in Santiago right now, and I too got through it without a single foot issue - blister & whatever. You're right about the wide toe-box. Everyday I've seen people with shoes/boots they obviously don't wear on a regular basis at home. My shoes were/is incredibly comfortable Ecco biom shoes. I'm on my third pair - so it was the natural thing to wear them on the camino - and to repeat: not a single issue.I’ve just completed the Camino Frances. SJPP to Santiago. I did not get one blister, not one! I did however take care of my feet.
Trail runners: Altra Lone Peak 6. Wide toe box which meant my toes were not squashed. They are not waterproof but this did mean they dried out quickly and I never put on wet shoes. They were / are so comfy.
To start with each morning I covered my feet and inbetween each toe with vasaline. When that ran out I upgraded in a hiking shop on route to a white cream, silver tube, can’t remember the name but it worked and when I ran out of that, back to vasaline.
Base layer sock - Injinji toe socks - get these!!
Second layer: Darn Tough socks from Canada
I took everything off the moment I stopped walking and put my Teva sandals on so they could breathe.
Good luck. I saw many people really suffering. Blisters are the worst.
My wife and I each got one blister the first day of our first long cross country hike many years ago; rain soaked shoes, and inadequate socks, not enough training on rocky uneven ground contributed. I also thought my shoes fit so well that I shaved down a callous, thinking it wasn’t needed. It was. That’s where I got a blister. That was the only time I used a liner sock. Thousands of miles later, neither of us have had trouble with blisters. Key basic ingredients, thoroughly described in forums; lots of miles on uneven ground, in well fitting, well ventilating shoes, trimmed toenails and good clean socks. My favorite sock has been defeet merino wool (with some nylon) socks. They cushion without being abrasive even when wet. As suggested above, taking shoes and socks off to dry during short breaks during the day helps. That’s it. No ointments. While acknowledging large individual variation, our feet do make and regulate moisture and oils.I’ve just completed the Camino Frances. SJPP to Santiago. I did not get one blister, not one! I did however take care of my feet.
Trail runners: Altra Lone Peak 6. Wide toe box which meant my toes were not squashed. They are not waterproof but this did mean they dried out quickly and I never put on wet shoes. They were / are so comfy.
To start with each morning I covered my feet and inbetween each toe with vasaline. When that ran out I upgraded in a hiking shop on route to a white cream, silver tube, can’t remember the name but it worked and when I ran out of that, back to vasaline.
Base layer sock - Injinji toe socks - get these!!
Second layer: Darn Tough socks from Canada
I took everything off the moment I stopped walking and put my Teva sandals on so they could breathe.
Good luck. I saw many people really suffering. Blisters are the worst.
Hello! To prevent blisters, I use medical tape to place gel squares in danger spots. We’ve walked from Porto to Padrón so far with NO blistersHi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
I’ve tried soaking my feet in Epsom Salt solution but I’m not sure it helps. I know where my trouble spots are and Compeed them before I start.Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
I agree with the use of surgical tape where your feet may be rubbing, so your shoes are rubbing on the tape, not your skin. I always taped my heals. Also, I wore trail runners that were 1.5 sizes larger with sufficient toe room. I walked the CP without any foot problems.Hello! To prevent blisters, I use medical tape to place gel squares in danger spots. We’ve walked from Porto to Padrón so far with NO blisters
A pre Camino salt water soak each day seems to toughen my feet. I did it every day for two weeks before starting out. Towel the n air dry & some vasoline to lube . I made a foot cream from 1/2 beeswax and lanolin melted together and stores in a small containerHi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
In addition to walking regularly (with backpack for added weight) in order to get calluses on your feet PRIOR to actually setting out on the Camino, I recommend wearing TWO pairs of socks - one should be a thin sock liner (even a thin dress sock would suffice) while a heavier sock should be worn over the sock liner. And always be sure that you properly break in a good pair of hiking/walking shoes. Buen Camino!Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
Before setting off, a generous application of petroleum jelly and then wear sock liner and wool socks. Stop if you get hot spots on your feet (sign of blister developing); rest, air, massage, change socks before moving on.Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
My wife and I have walked three Caminos and have never had a blister - we can absolutely recommend "Hikers Wool" - it's simply carded merino wool so its still has the natural lanolin in it. As soon as you get a hint of a hot spot or start of a blister, simply tear a small piece of the fibre off and place it over the spot and pull your sock back on. Your sock will keep the fibre in place, so there's no need for sticking plaster etc. You can buy the product online (we have no commercial connection to the suppliers other than being very satisfied customers). One packet is more than enough for a full Camino, but we take a 2nd to assist others.Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M).
Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September?
All advice greatfully recieved!
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