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My feet are always cold. The only socks that keep them warm are known as "Darn Tough" socks. They're thick, but their comfortable and do the trick. Company states that if you damage a pair, you send them the damaged pair and they will replace it for free.Hi all,
I'm doing my first Camino this year.
Starting mid April.
From Porto to Santiago.
I'm going to do part coastal and part inland.
I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that.
I'm going to wear trail runners.
Will I need thick or light socks?
I've had a look at the weather I think my light aasics running socks should do.
I don't want to risk cold feet so I said I'd check with this forum.
So much knowledge on here!
Thanks in advance,
Brid
I actually did my camino with "Wright" socks due to the fact that they're quick dry and I didn't know at the time about the Darn Tough brand. Don't think the Darn Tough are quick dry, but if you bring enough pairs then it shouldn't be an issue. I too agree with using Vaseline to avoid blisters. I did and it worked.I've debated The Great Sock Issue myself (both for my upcoming Camino and for my hiking in general) and have settled on two types of Darn Tough socks: I will start out wearing a midweight sock for the first part of my day, then switch out to a lighter weight sock after lunch/midday as my feet swell over the course of my walk. I buy them in different colors (and sometimes ankle heights) so I can easily keep track of which is which. Along with judicious use of Vaseline or other anti-chafing ointment before each change, this system has so far kept my feet warm, comfortable, and blister free.
Edit: @Anthony18 and I both seem to have been posting about Darn Tough socks at the same time! They really are the best quality socks I've found and their lifetime guarantee + customer service are second to none.
Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by a pair of liners?I’ll be walking in mid-April too from Porto. I’ve opted for mid weight merino wool socks. I’m also bringing one pair of liners and a lighter sock to sleep in. 4 pr total. I hate cold feet!
Oh toe warmers I like the sound of thatI've found the shoe matters just as much. For cold weather I haven't found anything more toasty and dry than the Keen REVEL series, but I know it doesn't fit everyone.
You might consider toe-warmers in your shoes? little hot packs....
Oh toe warmers I like the sound of that
A very thin pair of socksThanks for the reply, what do you mean by a pair of liners?
1000 Mile socks have a built in liner. Two in one. Best socks I have used and are "blister proof".
Hello Brid, I have no experience of running or running footwear.Hi all,
I'm doing my first Camino this year.
Starting mid April.
From Porto to Santiago.
I'm going to do part coastal and part inland.
I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that.
I'm going to wear trail runners.
Will I need thick or light socks?
I've had a look at the weather I think my light aasics running socks should do.
I don't want to risk cold feet so I said I'd check with this forum.
So much knowledge on here!
Thanks in advance,
Brid
I find separate liner socks and over socks dry more quickly1000 Mile socks have a built in liner. Two in one. Best socks I have used and are "blister proof".
Or you can buy ankle high nylons.To make a cheap and effective liner, you can cut down a pair of pantyhose to ankle height.
My Darn Tough wool socks have kept my feet warm and blister free - after 5 years of wear and thousands of miles.My feet are always cold. The only socks that keep them warm are known as "Darn Tough" socks. They're thick, but their comfortable and do the trick. Company states that if you damage a pair, you send them the damaged pair and they will replace it for free.
Very good point. I always purchase/wear shoes that are 1 (US) size larger than my largest foot (yes, they are different sizes). This gives me sufficient room for adding an extra layer of a foam insert and to wear fully cushioned socks. i also order my shoes in a wide width to accommodate my wide feet. It's been my observation that hikers who get blisters frequently purchase shoes that are too small for them. They do not compensate for extra cushioning or for the fact that your feet swell as you hike and as the day progresses.Whether you use thick or thin socks depends somewhat on your shoes, and how much room you have for socks.
You could try some lightweight merino wool socks, which tend to keep your feet warmer when they get wet.
That helps too.Wear a hat. Goodbye cold feet.
Trail runners are all you will need. Your feet shouldn’t get cold while walking unless it’s through snow, which I doubt at that time. Walking in rain, feet shouldn’t get cold until stopping. Take a couple pair of thin and medium weight socks and play with configurations. Keep a pair dry for sleeping. Ever try toe socks?Hi all,
I'm doing my first Camino this year.
Starting mid April.
From Porto to Santiago.
I'm going to do part coastal and part inland.
I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that.
I'm going to wear trail runners.
Will I need thick or light socks?
I've had a look at the weather I think my light aasics running socks should do.
I don't want to risk cold feet so I said I'd check with this forum.
So much knowledge on here!
Thanks in advance,
Brid
Yes my sister recommended these
Buying the right socks and walking shoes/boots for your Camino are critical purchases. Socks, go for a high percentage (70% plus) of merino wool, look at Smartwool, IceBreaker brands or equivalent...and mid weight ( for comfort and cushioning). These brands are more expensive than many, but worth it. I also buy a couple of pairs of very thin polypropulene socks which I wear under my wool socks, after giving my feet a very light coating of vaseline. In four Caminos, I have never had a blister. Take three pair of each, the wool ones take a while to dry in wet/damp weather.Hi all,
I'm doing my first Camino this year.
Starting mid April.
From Porto to Santiago.
I'm going to do part coastal and part inland.
I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that.
I'm going to wear trail runners.
Will I need thick or light socks?
I've had a look at the weather I think my light aasics running socks should do.
I don't want to risk cold feet so I said I'd check with this forum.
So much knowledge on here!
Thanks in advance,
Brid
This has been asked many, many times. The short answer is: your feet will get wet. Even so called waterproof or gortex shoes will only reduce the extent, eventually the water finds its way in. Get over it. You're not made of sugar, you won't dissolve.Hello all! I don’t know if this has been asked, but how do you keep your feet from getting wet when it rains? I am walking CF March/April and I am certain it will rain. I have rain gear but nothing that protects the shoes. Gaiters only cover ankle area. Trail runners are not waterproof….so how do I keep my feet from getting wet from the rain?
Thanks all!
Thank you! Love the idea of being made of sugar.This has been asked many, many times. The short answer is: your feet will get wet. Even so called waterproof or gortex shoes will only reduce the extent, eventually the water finds its way in. Get over it. You're not made of sugar, you won't dissolve.
The best strategy is to have good wool socks that won't become too abrasive when wet. Another reason to pay a little more for merino. Do NOT wear cotton socks.....these will be a problem when wet. Your feet will dry naturally with shoes that can breathe......when the rain stops. Some wear sandals, these are the quickest to dry of course. During extended rainy patches, make SURE that you dry your shoes at night by stuffing them with the newspaper that most albergues provide these for this purpose. Taking spare socks and changing them every few hours with dry ones out of my pack works for me.
A few people swear by waterproof socks. I find these ensure that my feet are always wet from my own perspiration. You are right about expecting rain during a spring walk. There is no need to fear this, it's all part of the experience.
Buen Camino
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