billbennettoz
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- Dec 24, 2012
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I think one size bigger is fine,in the heat of September there may be slight swelling but I always take any chance along the way to remove my boots for a while-cafe-rest stops ect,or the heavenly bathing in any availability stream.billbennettoz said:I'm going to be doing the Camino in September, and wonder at that time of the year how likely it will be that my feet will swell. I've already bought a pair of boots that are one size bigger, but should I be getting larger boots?
sagalouts said:I think one size bigger is fine,in the heat of September there may be slight swelling but I always take any chance along the way to remove my boots for a while-cafe-rest stops ect,or the heavenly bathing in any availability stream.
my own feet seem to spread,I started in 2009 with size 11 (46) am now a size 12 (47) if this keeps on I'm planning on a part in the Hobbit 2 film
Ian
dougfitz said:It's not clear whether you are concerned about your foot getting longer and broader, or the foot itself swelling because fluid is being retained. Both might happen on the Camino for different reasons.
zammy said:Add to that the fact that you'll be wearing thick socks and insoles.
wayfarer said:One thing I would advise Bill is to get Silic 15 barrier cream. It comes in a 75gram tube, bring two. Rubbed it into the feet and between the toes each morning and away we went. We did not get one single blister for the whole walk.
Buen Camino.
It definately is better than vaseline which stays sticky and messes up the inside of the socks. The Silic is dry to touch after about one minute and leaves your feet feeling silky.billbennettoz said:wayfarer said:One thing I would advise Bill is to get Silic 15 barrier cream. It comes in a 75gram tube, bring two. Rubbed it into the feet and between the toes each morning and away we went. We did not get one single blister for the whole walk.
Buen Camino.
Thank you for this - I will! it seems a little more elegant than Vaseline!
billbennettoz said:zammy said:Do you use insoles as a matter of course?
Silic 15 is available only in Oz. It costs about $10au. Not available in Spain. Closest product in UK/Ireland is called "Gloves in a bottle" from Boots pharmacy. Hope this helps.marji said:Hmmm...interesting...
I use vaseline and yes, it is sticky but effective...
I liked that it was not pricey and readily availible on route in Spain
But hey, I am open to change!
Where do you buy Silic 15?
And what is the price for a tube?
Just wondering whether this can also be found in Spain
Cejanus said:G'day,
Silic 15 is available at ,oat Chemist Shops. .
Cejanus said:I commence my walk from SJPD early April. I have booked my tickets and am looking forward to going. How I will cope with rain or snow or whatever I do not know but I am placing my trust in the Almighty.
dougfitz said:The advice to buy footwear a size larger than normal should not replace getting walking footwear fitted properly by an experienced sales person where that option exists.
- Go later in the day, and get as much time on your feet beforehand. For example, if you are driving, don't park outside the store, but give yourself a bit of a walk.
- Take the sock combination you will be using, as well as any orthotic devices you need, and don't just rely on any socks provided by the retailer.
- Good outdoor footwear retailers should have a walking slope to test whether your toes remain clear of the front of the toe box when going downhill - use it, and walk around the store as well. If they don't have a slope, remove the inner sole, and put your foot on it so your heel lines up with the rear of the inner sole. Stand up and you can then check how much gap you will have in front of your toes. My rule of thumb is any less than a centimetre is not enough.
- Many outdoor retailers will replace footwear that hasn't been worn outside within a week or so of purchase (and I have been told some US retailers are even more generous). Use that time to confirm your decision.
- Try on as many brands as possible, even if you have a brand preference. There may be sufficient difference in the lasts of different makers to make a big difference to how comfortable you will be.
I was wondering if the swelling was more likely in the summer months; less likely in the colder months. And also said:Definitely swell more in summer/hot weather which is one of the reasons I'm a Autumn Winter Spring pilgrim.
zakosdad said:We bought from REI and I returned my first pair after 2 months which they took back with no complaints. In fact we just switched her backpack after buying the original one 3 months ago and again they took back no complaints.
Hola wayfarer,wayfarer said:Silic 15 is available only in Oz. It costs about $10au. Not available in Spain. Closest product in UK/Ireland is called "Gloves in a bottle" from Boots pharmacy. Hope this helps.marji said:Hmmm...interesting...
I use vaseline and yes, it is sticky but effective...
I liked that it was not pricey and readily availible on route in Spain
But hey, I am open to change!
Where do you buy Silic 15?
And what is the price for a tube?
Just wondering whether this can also be found in Spain
Glad to hear it Des, they hadn't heard of it there before I ordered it but were very helpful in ordering it. I've sent a few more people in since so they must keep it in stock now. Hope you have a great Camino when you go.Bannerman said:Hola wayfarer,
Got "Gloves in a bottle" this morning from Boots ( in your county town), rubbed it into my feet and went for a 5km walk, felt very good, looking forward to my Camino with "Gloves"
Buen Camino.
Slán go fóill.
Des :lol: