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I was already done the hike at this stage. I'm mostly looking for preventative suggestions, not so much treatment, but cheers.Do NOT 'de-roof' it, that just encourages infections! Cut a very small hole into blister, drain it and fill it with iodine cream or liquid, then tape down over night and paper tape for the next day.
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I always use two pair of socks, one thin, one thicker and I tape with 'paper like' tape. Hope that helps!I was already done the hike at this stage. I'm mostly looking for preventative suggestions, not so much treatment, but cheers.
That's unusual. What kind of tape are you using?I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason
I suggest you look at Rebecca Rushton's website www.blister-prevention.com. It has a wealth of good advice about prevention and treatment.
I've got a few photos to match yours from my first Camino...it took months to heal properly. I since had been evaluated by an orthopedist who recommended shoes/hikers that take your weight in the heel,not toward the ball of the foot. ( think Altra or Zero ), I use Compeed foot glide generously , injini toe sox, and NON WATERPROOF low cut shoes or trail runners. I found that overheated feet, no matter how many times I changed socks and dried were way more prone to blisters. The lighter I got in my footwear, the more breathable, lighter weight toe sox...no blisters in the last 6 Camino's. From hamburg feet to happy feet...good luck!This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
And do NOT put Compeed on a blister of this type. Its intended use is to heal open wounds such as de-roofed blisters. On other than de-roofed blisters that is the chance that Compeed will end up tearing away the roof.Other than a hole to drain fluid, leave as much blister skin as possible. It serves as a biological dressing.
Not really cheers! But anyway, when you stop, around every two hours, for ten minutes - which will turn into 20, take off your socks at once. Attach them securely to your backpack so they can dry out. Put on clean dry socks when you are getting ready to go. Repeat each time you stop, but you only need to use two pairs of socks in rotation on a single day. My own experience has led me to use only smartwool socks of whichever brand comes to hand when I am packing. Never cotton. For me.I was already done the hike at this stage. I'm mostly looking for preventative suggestions, not so much treatment, but cheers.
Your boot is loose on your foot. Snug up the first couple laces and on the third one tie a knot. Your foot is sliding forward as you're walking.This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
Duct tape would work as well, and much cheaper to boot!That's unusual. What kind of tape are you using?
I like the very thin and flexible Omnifix and Hypafix tapes. They come in wide rolls, so you can tape a large area.
I’ve always used Compeed products. Both the patches and the anti blister stick which I rub on my feet every morning before the socks (merino wool without a seam) go on. I’ve used both Meindl and Hoka footwear because they have wide fitting’s available for someone with duck’s feet like me . No problems so far over three Caminos…..but everyone’s feet are different. Buen CaminoThis isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
Perhaps you need to look into orthotics. I know that I could not walk without them.This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
This is my strategy - and I air my feet and change socks around midway each day. This stops moisture building up. I also ise 2 pairs of coolmax liner socks - at home recently I went on a 7 mile walk with one pair and s blister started to gorm on my heel!I always use two pair of socks, one thin, one thicker and I tape with 'paper like' tape. Hope that helps!
BC SY
Personally I use leuko tape strong adhesive tape on my problem areas where I usually suffer blisters and obviously well broke in walking footwear suffered really bad blisters over years now none at all hopefully be the same this year on the Frances again starting 26 th MayI always use two pair of socks, one thin, one thicker and I tape with 'paper like' tape. Hope that helps!
BC SY
Same for me! I only uses merino socks ( Devold , Norwegian brand ) . Stops every 2 hours or so and remove shoes and socks for 10 mns , moving my toes ,Not really cheers! But anyway, when you stop, around every two hours, for ten minutes - which will turn into 20, take off your socks at once. Attach them securely to your backpack so they can dry out. Put on clean dry socks when you are getting ready to go. Repeat each time you stop, but you only need to use two pairs of socks in rotation on a single day. My own experience has led me to use only smartwool socks of whichever brand comes to hand when I am packing. Never cotton. For me.
That's just where I used to get mine!!This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
I found double layer cotton socks work absolute wonders No sock changes or vaseline necessary.Sale for me! I only uses merino socks ( Devold , Norwegian brand ) . Stops every 2 hours or so and remove shoes and socks for 10 mns , moving my toes ,
Each morning I spread Vaseline on and between toes
Salomon shoes works for me … never goretex of course
And plenty of water
Also a few weeks before leaving I have a good pedicure ..and I also train walking barefoot on the beach ( lucky me ) to strengthen my soles
Preventative measures includes taping potential hot spots BEFORE you develop problems. As an certificated Emergency Outdoor Care Technician having hiked the CF four times with one blister I can tell you with certainty that preventing blisters starts with preventative measures. There are pads that you can put on your inserts that are very slick in addition to tape on your feet. You CAN prevent blisters.I was already done the hike at this stage. I'm mostly looking for preventative suggestions, not so much treatment, but cheers.
I sought advice from a chiropractor before I started and the secret is to harden the feet before you start. Any lotions or vaseline will soften the feet.Preventative measures includes taping potential hot spots BEFORE you develop problems. As an certificated Emergency Outdoor Care Technician having hiked the CF four times with one blister I can tell you with certainty that preventing blisters starts with preventative measures. There are pads that you can put on your inserts that are very slick in addition to tape on your feet. You CAN prevent blisters.
I sought advice from a chiropractor before I started and the secret is to harden the feet before you start. Any lotions or vaseline will soften the feet.
Well I never had any problems after taking the adviceSorry, but I wouldn't take foot advice from a chiropractor.
Blisters can and do forum under hardened callused skin. When they do, they can be more painful and difficult to treat.
Meant to say Podiatrist, lol, who does a lot of distance walking herself so her advice was really useful.Well I never had any problems after taking the advice
Are you rubbing your feet with Vaseline before you start out each day and again 1/2 way through the day's walk? Also, check your sock type.This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
Since every shoe gives you blisters, I recommend that you seek a podiatrist as custom made inserts may help.This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
Are you rubbing your feet with Vaseline before you start out each day and again 1/2 way through the day's walk? Also, check your sock type.
Two very reputable chiropractors that I've seen for my lower back both have extensive knowledge to evaluate the bones in the feet and ankles. They both prescribe various orthotics to correct foot position and posture overall. I'm not sure they would have any medical advice as to the skin of the feet ( unless they were hardcore hikers with an opinion ). In my experience skin should not be scraped of every callous layer as in a pedicure because it leaves the area too sensitive. Nor should there be large cracking hardened callused areas. I get a pedicure a month out from my planned camino walk asking the pedicurist to not be too aggressive and I use an emory board to gently exfoliate any area that begins to toughen too much. Skin integrity is everything !Sorry, but I wouldn't take foot advice from a chiropractor.
Blisters can and do form under hardened callused skin. When they do, they can be more painful and difficult to treat.
Totally agree! I ask the same toTwo very reputable chiropractors that I've seen for my lower back both have extensive knowledge to evaluate the bones in the feet and ankles. They both prescribe various orthotics to correct foot position and posture overall. I'm not sure they would have any medical advice as to the skin of the feet ( unless they were hardcore hikers with an opinion ). In my experience skin should not be scraped of every callous layer as in a pedicure because it leaves the area too sensitive. Nor should there be large cracking hardened callused areas. I get a pedicure a month out from my planned camino walk asking the pedicurist to not be too aggressive and I use an emory board to gently exfoliate any area that begins to toughen too much. Skin integrity is everything !
I've had nothing but problems with compeed and would never use it again. I think it's ok for some types of blisters, but not all. For example if I get one on the bottom, and put compeed on it, the blister just grows and spreads inside as the compeed soaks up fluid and gets larger. It just amplifies the problem. Plus compeed completely wrecks my socks as they get all sticky. I know some people like it, but I know just as many who have used it and would never use it again. But the other advise is appreciated! I'm going to try some trail runners tomorrow and see how they go.Your post tells me that you still haven't found the right shoe and sock combination. The recommendation I got from a local podiatrist who hikes the Camino regularly is to get trail runners (atras work for me because of the wide toe box). Size up 1 1/2 sizes. Then wear double socks. For me, injinji toe socks with cushioned merino wool outer socks (either injinji or darn tough). I find that the double socks take up some of the extra space, then tightening laces around the opening of the shoe keeps my heal from sliding around. Then the toe area has plenty of room and the double socks and the cushioning prevents blisters around the outer foot and on the sole of my feet and the toe socks prevent the blisters between the toes. I never get blisters when I follow the guidance from this podiatrist. It is when I don't do it that I have problems.
Anyhow - try different sock/shoe combinations until you find what works for you.
But - please don't de-roof a blister! You can create all sort of problems doing that. Your better bet is to sterilize a sewing needle or safety pin and draining a blister if it is too big to walk with. Better yet - as soon as you feel a "hot spot" on your feet - stop and apply a compeed. The thing about compeed though - is you are supposed to leave them on until they start to fall off. You are also supposed to apply before the blister actually forms. What happens is people put them on actual blisters and peel them off too soon - and often rip the blister open. Not good.
Good luck!
This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't particularly mind when I get a small one on the toe, but I often get one that starts between my big toe and the next toe, and slowly spreads to the bottom of my foot, which is very painful with each step. I have yet to have a camino where I enjoyed more than a day or two without foot pain, and I'd really like to solve it.
I've attached a photo of a recent blister (after I de-roofed it when I stopped). I've tried some suggestions like pre-taping that area and what-not, but that just seems to encourage blisters to form at the edges of the taped area for some reason.
I'm open to any suggestions - thanks.
I tend to get blisters between my toes and I also find changing socks to really help (along with encasing my toes and a few other vulnerable areas in paper tape).This is my strategy - and I air my feet and change socks around midway each day. This stops moisture building up. I also ise 2 pairs of coolmax liner socks - at home recently I went on a 7 mile walk with one pair and s blister started to gorm on my heel!
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