Jennifer Partika
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- October 2018
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Really? I've walked the Camino twice with just one tiny toe blister, and have met many others who have walked blister free. Blisters are not inevitable!Most pilgrims walk with blisters
So can you share your secret(s) to help the OP?Really? I've walked the Camino twice with just one tiny toe blister, and have met many others who have walked blister free. Blisters are not inevitable!
I wear lightweight trail runners, about one size bigger than normal. I wear lightweight WrightSocks double layer socks. I put an anti friction balm on my feet. Last year I put Omnifix tape on the balls of my feet, because that's the area that seems like it might be blister prone, and I wrapped my second toes with tape, just in case. Every time I stopped I took off my shoes and socks to air out my feet and examine them. As soon as I feel a hot spot I stop and attend to it.So can you share your secret(s) to help the OP?
Thanks. Reminded me that the only thing I haven't tried is taping, will give it a go.I wear lightweight trail runners, about one size bigger than normal. I wear lightweight WrightSocks double layer socks. I put an anti friction balm on my feet. Last year I put Omnifix tape on the balls of my feet, because that's the area that seems like it might be blister prone, and I wrapped my second toes with tape, just in case. Every time I stopped I took off my shoes and socks to air out my feet and examine them. As soon as I feel a hot spot I stop and attend to it.
I agree that blisters can mostly be prevented, or maybe it is just luck!
I will be walking my first El Camino CF in Sep/Oct and have been busily trying to prepare. I have spent hours reading threads on this site and others regarding hiking shoes/trail runners and a full day at REI trying on shoes. I decided on a pair of Merrell Siren Edge hiking shoes (1/2 size bigger than normal size) . I took a few 9-10 mile hikes around San Francicso (mostly pavement) with a loaded pack on to try them out. Last weekend, I did a full three days of hiking in much steeper terrain with an average of 12 miles a day. After the first day, I had such bad blisters (on both pinkie toes and on the foot pad right under my big toe) that were so painful, I had to hike in my sandals for the next two days. I did hike in cotton socks on that first day rather than wool.
My questions is, how do I know if the problem is with my shoes, the cotton socks, or something else? Could it be that I just need to toughen up my feet? When do I know if it is time to try a new pair of shoes. I am a runner and have run full marathons in cotton socks and running shoes with no blisters at all.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am so sorry for your foot issues, Its no fun starting a walk with that worry. I have done a lot of long disance walks carrying weight and I'm one of the lucky people who never get blisters. Unlike a lot of people I don't wear trail runners or trainers but light weight leather boots professionally fitted. They are so comfortable. I don't think there is any boot /shoe that has the magic formula, but the boot/ shoe must fit your feet not the other way round. I know the Scarpa boots I wear fit me, but if I changed the style even in the same brand I could easily start getting blisters. Wishing you a buen and blister free camino.So can you share your secret(s) to help the OP?
I will be walking my first El Camino CF in Sep/Oct and have been busily trying to prepare. I have spent hours reading threads on this site and others regarding hiking shoes/trail runners and a full day at REI trying on shoes. I decided on a pair of Merrell Siren Edge hiking shoes (1/2 size bigger than normal size) . I took a few 9-10 mile hikes around San Francicso (mostly pavement) with a loaded pack on to try them out. Last weekend, I did a full three days of hiking in much steeper terrain with an average of 12 miles a day. After the first day, I had such bad blisters (on both pinkie toes and on the foot pad right under my big toe) that were so painful, I had to hike in my sandals for the next two days. I did hike in cotton socks on that first day rather than wool.
My questions is, how do I know if the problem is with my shoes, the cotton socks, or something else? Could it be that I just need to toughen up my feet? When do I know if it is time to try a new pair of shoes. I am a runner and have run full marathons in cotton socks and running shoes with no blisters at all.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am a runner and have run full marathons in cotton socks and running shoes with no blisters at all.
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