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robmcd said:I recently completed the Camino Frances in 30 days and on 29 of those days it rained at some time or other. We had to walk a lot of paths with very thick mud (and animal dung in some places) and I was very glad I was wearing boots. I had no trouble whatsoever with the boots on the hard paths and roads. I saw people with very flimsy trainers who had a lot more problems.
Boots with flexible soles may not be a problem, but I found that my boots that have a rigid sole are very bad on flat terrain. They are a stable platform for rough and rocky trails, but do not flex enough to prevent chafing at the toe and heel on road walking. I would suggest finding a high boot that has lots of flex. Then you get the ankle support in a boot that does not fight flat terrain.I had no trouble whatsoever with the boots on the hard paths and roads.
Using Vaseline of SportSlick improves the efficacy of liner socks. Besides repelling moisture, the ointment helps the liner sock adhere to the foot so that the friction is between the liner sock and the main sock, which is the dynamic of the two sock system -- to have the friction be limited to the sock layers.I am bringing liner socks with me and using them for the first time so I'm interested in seeing their efficacy with blister prevention.
anfear said:Hi jemitch65, I'm leaving in 2 weeks tomorrow for Leon - hope our paths cross! - if you start from SJPP out timing might overlap, and thanks for your insight on footware & liner socks, kind regards & Buen Camino
falcon269 said:Using Vaseline of SportSlick improves the efficacy of liner socks. Besides repelling moisture, the ointment helps the liner sock adhere to the foot so that the friction is between the liner sock and the main sock, which is the dynamic of the two sock system -- to have the friction be limited to the sock layers.I am bringing liner socks with me and using them for the first time so I'm interested in seeing their efficacy with blister prevention.
Here's the issue I'm bumping up against with the idea of doing the Camino in trail running shoes: most trail running shoe manufacturers say that the lifetime mileage for their shoes is 300-500 miles. That's just barely enough to get from SJPdP to Santiago in the best case, with no training or break in period for the shoes at all. They certainly must be worn out at the end of the PCT--or do people mail themselves shoes at various points on the trail? I guess that could be done for the Camino too!mmm042 said:I'm a writer, and during the last two weeks I've been researching stories about hiking the Bay Area and the Pacific Crest Trail (both in the U.S.). Everything I've come across says that more and more, hikers are leaving their boots behind and going with running shoes or trail running shoes. The Pacific Crest, incidentally, is 2,650 miles, and goes through terrain that is a lot rougher than the Camino.
Piccata said:most trail running shoe manufacturers say that the lifetime mileage for their shoes is 300-500 miles.
That is 300-500 RUNNING miles. The force of foot strikes while running is several times greater than if walking. Thus shoes wear down more quickly. Accordingly when the shoes are worn for walking rather than running, as most are on the Camino, they will quite easily last two to three times longer.
markss said:That is 300-500 RUNNING miles.
markss said:Piccata said:most trail running shoe manufacturers say that the lifetime mileage for their shoes is 300-500 miles.
That is 300-500 RUNNING miles. The force of foot strikes while running is several times greater than if walking. Thus shoes wear down more quickly. Accordingly when the shoes are worn for walking rather than running, as most are on the Camino, they will quite easily last two to three times longer.
LTfit said:After 900 km July 2010 and 600 km July 2011 I still have not come up with the best solution! Walking shoes yes, vaseline or not, liners or not, taking shoes and socks off during break. No matter WHAT I did I had a terrible problem with blisters. Of course the pharmacies just loved me as I became an expert in treating my poor feet.
Until they get infected, blisters are almost exclusively pain. No permanent damage has occurred. If you can treat the blisters and keep walking, gutting it out is not a bad idea. I have seen blisters under blisters, so the pain can increase!!one of the great lessons of the camino "walk through your pain"
LTfit said:Yes Piccata, I tried tape too. In fact the first day as a preventative measure - just to be safe. And what happened? Got a blister under the tape. I have run 5 marathons, numerous 1/2 marathons, 10 km etc. plus the weekly training that goes along with such distances and I NEVER had one blister. Walking the Camino is something different.
I have kind of resigned myself to the possiblity that I might always get blisters no matter what. Luckily after an hour of walking the pain either dissipates or I just ignore it!
John Vonhof has a website as well. Text, no pictures. http://www.fixingyourfeet.com/.Piccata said:You can read about the various options in unbelievable detail in a book called "Fixing Your Feet" by John Vonhof.
mauveglass said:Considering this is my first Camino, can I forgo Gore-Tex in favor of a water-resistent Asics?
For many that is quite true. They are light and comfortable, and nothing stays dry when it rains steadily. However, my feet are incompatible with the lack of ankle support in running shoes. I have used over-the-ankle boots on caminos, but usually use low boots, which give sufficient foot support, though not ankle-roll protection. Even after-market insoles do not make running shoes comfortable for me. Know your own feet! Running shoes can be perfect for you.Running shoes all the way!
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