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This is the combination I used and never had a problem. I also used "Gloves in a Bottle" to rub into my feet before putting socks on. This is available from Boots Chemists or online. If you are from Australia use " EGO SILIC15"zammy said:Coolmax liner socks and thick backpacker Bridgedale socks.
If't a hot day ventilate your feet every stop, consider changing socks at midday if you sweat a lot. At night a good cream will help.
Shoes- oen to one and a half size bigger then normal.
This is true Pieces, each to their own.Pieces said:I truly believe there is no one best way...
Larazet said:... Keep trying to tell women (and men!) along the Way that this is the best way to go.
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Hola William. You do not say where you come from, which may make a difference to the brands of socks available. If you live in the UK then you could try Rohan 'Inner and hot socks'. They are expensive but excellent (for us). Three pairs would be sufficient - one on, one dry(ing) and a spare pair. They actually dry overnight usually but personally I would always carry either 3 or 4 pairs as they weigh so little and keep my feet in good condition.williamlittig said:Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? ............
Larazet said:On Day 14 of my Camino and writing from Pamplona in Pension Sarasate - highly recommended. Have used pop socks all the way under my walking socks and they have been amazing! Keep trying to tell women (and men!) along the Way that this is the best way to go.
Karin
I did not get the opportunity to walk for long, but the cool max liners under Smart Wool socks did not work for me. I got two blisters. I think the problem is my narrow foot. Even the small liner was too big, so I had too much room for slippage. I switched to Injeri toe socks under the Smart Wool socks and no more blisters. I was able to give a pilgrim in Rouncevalles my cool max liners and she was ecstatic. I used Sport Slick on my practice walks at home which helped. Unfortunately, it was removed by TSA from a box containing my trekking poles which I had checked. :cry: I couldn't find another tube in SJPP.
Many French people use a product called (Ki) Nok- and it would be easy enough to get a tube of this from a pharmacy in SJPP. I started using it after I got some blisters on hard tarmac and a Frenchman told me about it. I checked later, and basically it seems like it's a formulation of shea butter. It felt lovely- not at all greasy- and rubbed in easily. I became a convert!I used Sport Slick on my practice walks at home which helped. Unfortunately, it was removed by TSA from a box containing my trekking poles which I had checked. :cry: I couldn't find another tube in SJPP.
is uesd rockport socks washed them daily no problemsLike many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
What are pop socks?On Day 14 of my Camino and writing from Pamplona in Pension Sarasate - highly recommended. Have used pop socks all the way under my walking socks and they have been amazing! Keep trying to tell women (and men!) along the Way that this is the best way to go.
Karin
I ordered some Injinji liners yesterday from Amazon, I am curious if they will work for me. will keep you posted.Two caminos with BodyGlide and Injinji liners without a single blister!
Deborah, when people talk of a 'hot spot' they generally mean that slightly sore feeling you get just before you get a blister. If you can stop then and apply elastoplast of some kind over the reddened area, you can usually avoid getting a blister. However, blisters sometimes come when you are walking in very wet conditions- and at those times it is not always possible to stop and fix anything.I hear of "hot spots." Could someone tell me what these are? My difficulty seems to be that after some walking my toe goes numb - sort of a pre-cramp. Any help on these? Deborah
Julie, I too have narrow, thin feet. They are size 8 1/2 or 39 approx. I can not use any unisex socks or liners as they bunch up on me. Do people have any suggestions with this in mind?I did not get the opportunity to walk for long, but the cool max liners under Smart Wool socks did not work for me. I got two blisters. I think the problem is my narrow foot. Even the small liner was too big, so I had too much room for slippage. I switched to Injeri toe socks under the Smart Wool socks and no more blisters. I was able to give a pilgrim in Rouncevalles my cool max liners and she was ecstatic. I used Sport Slick on my practice walks at home which helped. Unfortunately, it was removed by TSA from a box containing my trekking poles which I had checked. :cry: I couldn't find another tube in SJPP.
I wore sock liners every single day of my walk....the ones I chose were made of merino wool and I bought them from Kathmandu here in Western Australia.Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
Julie, I too have narrow, thin feet. They are size 8 1/2 or 39 approx. I can not use any unisex socks or liners as they bunch up on me. Do people have any suggestions with this in mind?
Stefania
Yes. Ha HaYou know, I used to use liner socks and I brought them this trip. However I've just been wearing a pair of good cushioned smartwool socks and have been quite comfortable. Is this the same as graduating into 'big girl panties???' :lol:
Hola Stefania. I think that part of your problem may be that your size conversion is not correct. A size 8 1/2 (UK) is a size 9 1/2 (US) and 42 2/3 (EU).Julie, I too have narrow, thin feet. They are size 8 1/2 or 39 approx. I can not use any unisex socks or liners as they bunch up on me. Do people have any suggestions with this in mind?
Stefania
@camino07 - this is one of the tradeoffs in any footwear construction. Keen generally defer to making softer soled footwear which has good grip, is reasonably compressible for foot comfort, and as a result lacks durability. I have used similar lightweight boots on training walks, and they wear out quickly. In contrast, my first pair of Scarpa boots with hard rubber soles that don't ever seem to wear out eventually had to be traded in after eight years because my feet had spread, not because they were worn out. Scarpa's are genuine backpacking boots, where the stiffer soles are required both for load-carrying and foot protection. They are probably overkill for the CF, but I wore them nonetheless.Time to buy another pair of Keens shoes for next year.I just wish they would last more than one Camino though. Material at the back of the heels wears away and the treads wear down. Does everyone have this problem? Heather
Stefania, Injinji has different kinds of socks for both weight and length. So, in addition to getting a taller version, you might want to think of the kind of weight you'd want to try out (original weight, midweight, lightweight and liner). Buen camino, HieuThanks everyone for the comments. I will check out these suggestions. I did buy a pair of Injinji coolmax no show socks but am worried they will slip down into my boot or shoes as they stretch out. So I need to try a taller version in that brand as well.
Stefania
Michigan, USA
There are two issues here. Wearing thicker socks means that the overall volume of your foot and socks increases slightly, and that will be one reason why properly fitted trekking footwear will be larger than normal street footwear which you wear with relatively thin socks.so would double layer socks mean a need for size up footwear ?
to allow for swelling ???
Totally agree with @dougfitz - if there is no room at the toe area when you are going downhill your toes will hurt.
Is there a reason why you want to wear 2 pairs of socks? Will you normally walk with two pairs of socks or is it only for Camino? If you are going to be investing in a good pair of hiking boots will you wear the same boots after wards with two socks?
You really to address these questions with a good reputable Camping, Hiking supply store - they will help you. Train with the boots with what you plan to wear so your feet get used to it before you go, including showering the night before your walk, vasaline etc. You also need to walk with your pack as the pack increases the resistance and puts more weight in your feet - room for soreness, blisters etc.
nice one i could get these from walktall for £75.00 but this is more of a saving thanks....quids inWe favour Hi-Tec boots which do come in larger sizes. There is a link to stockists, but it doesn't work well on my computer. If it 'flickers' then hit 'stop loading' and then try putting your town/postcode in. Good luck and Buen Camino
Hola...Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
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Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
On Day 14 of my Camino and writing from Pamplona in Pension Sarasate - highly recommended. Have used pop socks all the way under my walking socks and they have been amazing! Keep trying to tell women (and men!) along the Way that this is the best way to go.
Karin
1.pop socks Pertaining to the nylon hoisery worn by women, under slacks,What are pop socks?
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Wore them under my Smartwol socks. No blisters at all during my last camiño earlier this year.
What are pop socks?
Not to get off the subject of socks, but my uncle walked the AT here in the US so when we were planning our camino, I talked to him about boots, etc. The most important advice he gave me was: Take your boots and socks off every 2-3 hours. Even if you just take them off and put them right back on, it will straighten out any "wrinkles" in your socks. Listened to his advice and had no blisters!!
Buen Camino!!
I think one of the rules is there is to be no gamboling. I don't know about levity.I allways thought this is a forum for serious posts.
Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
Yes I used body glide did not have one blister am using it again in Sept.Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
I am using New Balance trail runners this time around and Body glide again.While on the Camino last Fall, I dealt with blisters and an infected toenail. Compeed, duoderm, did little to help, but then I have major foot issues...hammer toes( ). there is not a pair of shoes made that don't hurt. I ended up walking from Astorga to Santiago wearing smart wool socks and Keen Sandals. They were wonderful, even on the steep descent from Cruz de Faro.. Next time I'm going with the strangest looking pair of New Balance shoes, one layer of socks and some sort of lubricant on my feet every day. And of course, my Keen sandals will go with me.
I have found Terramar brand satisfactory:I want to try wearing silk socks
I love this answer and agree.I truly believe there is no one best way...
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