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I didn't know that Wright Socks made cotton socks. Mine are synthetic with the inner layer made of Cool Mesh. I also have some with a merino wool outer layer.On my Camino (CF, July/August) I wore Merrell hiking shoes with Goretex and didn't find them too hot. Inside were Wright double layer cotton socks (the one's with the "blister-proof" claim).
I see no difference in pronunciation. I imagine that many people just don't know the spelling.I'm still amazed how many and mostly north Americans use Gortex expression. Because it is not, it is GoreTex. Why did that (Gortex) expression came so much into the language???
Technically, the registered trademark is GORE-TEX(r) (https://www.gore.com/products/categories/fabrics?view=gore-tex-fabrics). And the answer is, for simplicity's sake. Also, at this point, the name is used to refer to the entire category of waterproof/breatheable fabrics, regardless of manufacturer.Because it is not, it is GoreTex. Why did that (Gortex) expression came so much into the language???
And I Hoover my carpets rather than vacuum clean them!Technically, the registered trademark is GORE-TEX(r) (https://www.gore.com/products/categories/fabrics?view=gore-tex-fabrics). And the answer is, for simplicity's sake. Also, at this point, the name is used to refer to the entire category of waterproof/breatheable fabrics, regardless of manufacturer.
We observe this phenomenon throughout the history of consumer products. Does anyone have a kleenex?
No, but I have. Q-tip...Technically, the registered trademark is GORE-TEX(r) (https://www.gore.com/products/categories/fabrics?view=gore-tex-fabrics). And the answer is, for simplicity's sake. Also, at this point, the name is used to refer to the entire category of waterproof/breatheable fabrics, regardless of manufacturer.
We observe this phenomenon throughout the history of consumer products. Does anyone have a kleenex?
Technically, the registered trademark is GORE-TEX(r) (https://www.gore.com/products/categories/fabrics?view=gore-tex-fabrics). And the answer is, for simplicity's sake. Also, at this point, the name is used to refer to the entire category of waterproof/breatheable fabrics, regardless of manufacturer.
We observe this phenomenon throughout the history of consumer products. Does anyone have a kleenex?
I found that wading through any stream I found in my fabric trainers cooled my feet down wonderfully and the gortex lining kept my feet dry.
Common usage - like Duck Tape instead of Duct Tape. I'm sure Gore-Tex isn't that fussedI'm still amazed how many and mostly north Americans use Gortex expression. Because it is not, it is GoreTex. Why did that (Gortex) expression came so much into the language???
I vacuum with a DysonAnd I Hoover my carpets rather than vacuum clean them!
Great advice I'll def look into the extra insolesHi Wandalina, I have always worn a very light weight Gore Tex walking shoe with merino wool socks - one pair and no liner and no blisters. The Gore Tex did nothing to keep my feet dry when it rained. My feet also did get hot, but they often will when walking. What helped me was to change the insole of my shoes during the day. I purchased a memory foam insole (heaven for your feet) and a more fitted insole. Next time I'm wearing non-Gore Tex walking shoes/trail walkers so that they dry out quicker.
I have the same question . . . I have been training to walk the CF in September and the biggest issue I have is a heat rash on my feet and ankles . . . I have been wearing injinji toes liners (they keep my toes from rubbing and happy) with smartwool lightweight socks. Started with silk liners, also tried cool-max. When I walk anything more than 6 miles (10km) I end up with a heat rash. Have had no blister problems at all. While hydrocortisone cream helps, as does airing out my feet every couple of hours, I would love to hear any other suggestions. Latest one was to try wool liners since wool is more heat regulating . . . I plan to try it, but am not sure it will help. My shoes are Merrill Moab low-cut which provides the support and stability my feet need (also like Vibrum soles). Hoping you (and I) hear some other suggestions.Sticking with the theme of hot feet on the Camino, can anyone recommend a cream for heat rash? I got it on my feet last year and someone let me use some of their cream to get rid of it, sadly I forgot to take down the name of it. My feet and me would welcome any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Malachiuri,The rash you get may actually be a histamine reaction to your own blood and fluids building up in your feet. Sounds crazy but it can happen, at least thats what my training Doc tells me. Something about your feet pooling fluids as your walk causing the tissues to freak out. As long as it does not break the skin and does not itch, it can be scary to see but nothing to worry about. I had it every day on Camino after 10 miles and no issues.
Take pics and ask your doc if you are worried just to make sure.
What are they?My favourite and only camino walking shoes. 25 caminos and over 15000km and No Blisters. Usually get over 2000km from a pair buen camino
There was a time, long, long ago no one had waterproof boots for tramping (back-packing, hiking) in the bush (sub-tropical rain forest) in the local hills (from 100 m to 1500 m [from 300 feet to 5,000 feet] above sea level).
Early on I found great enjoyment in itself when crossing through streams and rivers and getting very wet feet and socks.
These days (away from the bush) I wear running shoes with a mesh top when walking: I generate quite a bit of heat and so need a way for that to escape my feet.
Now, when I walk through wide shallow streams on one of my routes along a beach, I rejoice. The natural heat of my feet and the mesh top of my shoes takes care of things nicely over the next 30 minutes or so.
Regretably I recall no similar opportunities anywhere in Europe - every stream had a bridge and the stability of the stream-bed was too uncertain to chance it.
So, from my perspective, the focus on water-proof shoes seems like an effort to overcome a phobia. And, from some stories above, the creation of consequential dificulties to be overcome in their turn.
I wrote a similar post about this issue last week and received some helpful advice. Mine is definitely heat and distance related. I will certainly try to avoid training in extreme heat and elevate the legs up a wall post walking to allow the blood and lymph to return throughout the body. Hydrocortisone does help settle the rash and itch. Good luck and hope to see you in 6 weeks time along the trail.Malachiuri,
Thank you for your reply. I had kind of related this to what some people call golfer's verticulitis, a rash that develops due to heat and blood not circulating back up from the feet too well. What you say makes sense to me. I did show the pictures to my primary care doctor but she didn't have any real suggestions. So far the skin hasn't broken . . . and while the rash can itch, it usually is better the next morning (although not gone). I have been using cortisone cream, perhaps I should try benadryl instead. We still have 6 weeks until we leave, so I continue to work on how to minimalize this. Taking my shoes and socks off more often and cooling my feet with water seems to help. I figure it will be "a thorn in my side" (to quote St. Paul) on my Camino.
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