rene beets
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- september oktober 2015
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
Originally German.Is the Gehwol foot cream a U.K. product?
Google search shows it did originate in Germany, but now is widely available, including Canada.
Gehwol is the best. A Dutch friend gave me some on my first camino and I've used it ever since. I always keep an eye out for it but haven't found it in Canada and didn't see it in Spain. I stocked up last time I was in Amsterdam.
Gehwol is the best. A Dutch friend gave me some on my first camino and I've used it ever since. I always keep an eye out for it but haven't found it in Canada and didn't see it in Spain. I stocked up last time I was in Amsterdam.
What does it do?I used Gehwol cream on both Caminos and swear by it. No blisters at all...ever. I didn't see it for sale, but brought enough for me for the trip. Would not go Camino-ing without it!
What does it do?
It is from Germany, but can be found in many pharmacies & spas in Canada, Moving Maggie.Is the Gehwol foot cream a U.K. product?
Thanks for that. It leaves me incredibly confused.I used two types. Gerlachs Gehwol Footcream during the day. I applied it generously before walking and mid-walk if I felt a hotspot coming on. It is a thicker cream. Some use vaseline; I prefer this. At night I would use either the refreshing balm cream or the Fusskraft, Blue before bed. It just felt good!
http://site.gehwolfootcare.com/index.php/foot-cream
You might want to try something like Gloves in a Bottle. It's not the least bit greasy, and you can't even tell it's there after you apply it. It looks like it's available in Australia. I haven't tried it on the Camino yet, but I posted a thread asking about it after seeing it mentioned on the forum several times. Another similiar product is Silic 15, which I think is also available in Australia.. I also can't imagine having any form of cream or 'goo' in my shoes and socks, let alone collecting dirt if I am barefoot or in sandals.
... I've chosen to bring essential oils and a collapsible wash basin for a foot soak instead of another cream. Tough callouses or no, I'm not going to make it a month without a makeshift pedi! ... ~Princess Amy, hiking diva~
Me too harden my feet by not applying anything.Thanks for that. It leaves me incredibly confused.
It seems there are two ( perhaps more) distinct schools of thought on footcare. Those who want to soften them, and those who want to toughen them up. I am in the 'leave them alone except for rigorous toenail cutting' and ensure that you have the best quality and most comfortable socks and footwear, that suit you best. This is particularly important for me as an Australian living in a beachside suburb in a wonderful climate so I am barefoot MOST of the time. I also can't imagine having any form of cream or 'goo' in my shoes and socks, let alone collecting dirt if I am barefoot or in sandals. Horses for courses I guess! Kanga was telling me about some silicon spray that she uses for lack of friction and I would prefer something lighter than a Vaseline or cream base if I get a friction point. I am also experimenting the thin sock (or stocking) thick sock scenario and alternating walking in Merrell shoes and my wonderful Teva water sandals. BTW there was a very interesting talk at the recent Camino festival about the benefits of bare feet.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?