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All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
Merino coolmax mix works for me, and I have non-Goretex shoes. My feet used to get much too hot inside the Goretex shoes in warm temperatures and I would get blisters. I used to put Aloe Vera vaseline on my feet, then thin nylon sock, then medium merino, but that was too hot in the end and the seam of the nylon liner sock gave me blisters at the tip of my toes. I also find that socks with a little padding on the inside (like Bridgedale Woolfusion) can prevent blisters because the 'loops' of thread in the padding allows a bit of movement without causing friction. I would advise against cotton, but remember the shoe/boot has a lot to do with how the sock works. If the shoes are too hot, to tight, too roomy, you will probably get blisters. What shoes do you have, and where do you get the blisters?
Even in July last year, I used woolen socks. They were great. The trick is taking them (and of course your shoes) off every hour and a half.All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
Even in July last year, I used woolen socks. They were great. The trick is taking them (and of course your shoes) off every hour and a half.
All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
I'm hiking now in Ininji wool toe socks with a compression sleeve over and have had zero blisters after two weeks. I also coat my feet daily with arnica gel and vasolina. Last year when I hiked I had too many blisters, but that was late May and June. I also had a better experiance with cool max socks. I can't hike in heavy socks cause if my feet sweat I blister. I'm just out of Ponfererra now. Good luck!
I am so happy for you having no blister.
I too have bought a pair of Ininji woolsocks. They work well, but the Ininji tecknical was No good, just added pain to my heals.
But what is a compression sleeve. Is that a nother sock outside the Ininji one??
Sorry my English is not very good.
@Toreld - Though Goretex can keep your feet drier for longer when it rains, all footwear will eventually get wet if it rains for long enough! The dust from the camino can clog up the breathable Goretex membrane too and turn your shoes into mini-saunas. Overheated skin blisters easily! I would say that it is better to take non-Goretex and risk getting wet, but your shoes will dry again by the morning, than taking Goretex or leather which will eventually get wet and takes a lot longer to dry. Also wool socks works wonders even when they are wet, but wet cotton socks are almost guaranteed to give you blisters. You found two pairs of unused alpacka socks - maybe you have solved your own problem? For a second pair of footwear I would take walking sandals instead, so if it is warm, but rains, just walk in sandals and accept the rain, then put your dry shoes on afterwards!
Og ja - æ e trønder, gitt, Trondheimspie!
Do you know sandals that are good for the Camino?
Og jeg er Oslo jente. Skal du gå Caminoen i sommer?
Vaseline, Vick's Vapour Rup, Proshield, rub something like this on yout before putting on your socks.
If using quality wool socks, the real issue is more the shoe/boot.Thank you. If I understand you right, this tecknical running socks are good for running, but not for walking?
You where comfortable with wool in the summer or did you the Camino in another season?
Excuse me my questions, but I do not have time for more wrong shopping, since I have to shop online.
Ecco also makes trekking sandals with a lined footbed. Mine are their Offroad Lite.I think this is very good ideas. Using sandals in the rain sounds very blister
prevantivy. Do you have any suggesting
which sandals to buy.? I did buy some Ecco trekking sandals with EVA inner sole
without any lining. What I mean is that
your feet are tuching the " rubber "
There were no skin or fabrics for the sole.
I had to return them because they gave me pain after five minutes indoor walking. Ai tried Keen sandals too and found them no good due to the friction.
I have notised in the shoeshops this year that most sandals do not have linings, skin or fabrics.
Do you know sandals that are good for the Camino?
Og jeg er Oslo jente. Skal du gå Caminoen i sommer?
I live in Florida and have been training in 85 degrees most days. I've been wearing inexpensive liner socks and wool socks over them with lightweight ankle high hiking boots. I never would have believed wool socks would not be horrible. They work!Thank you. If I understand you right, this tecknical running socks are good for running, but not for walking?
You where comfortable with wool in the summer or did you the Camino in another season?
Excuse me my questions, but I do not have time for more wrong shopping, since I have to shop online.
I walked just 24 kms yesterday, and can barely walk today - blisters on both feet and one heel.
I have NEVER used any form of petroleum gel. Maybe I'll try it.
But I have always wondered .... how on earth do you wash socks that have been put on over petroleum jelly?
Especially SILK liners for heaven's sake!!
Surely they soak up the jelly?
Isn't that difficult to wash out?
Do you need to wash them daily?
Do I need a liner socks in summer wearing trail running shoes?
All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I walked the Camino last year and used the "1000 mile socks". They are a bit expensive but in my case they worked as billed. Only had minor blisters (more due to my inattention than anything else). I had the wool socks with their synthetic liner. I walked it in mid August to early October in weather from the 90s to the 30s. I was in ok shape with some initial training up to 10 miles a day a couple of times per week which no doubt toughened my feet a bit as well. But as an example, I was walking 5-8 miles a day with normal cotton socks (bad idea). When I switched to the 1000 mile socks, I easily added 30% with no bad effects. Note: I'm not affiliated with the company in any way.
Hi. For what's is worth, both my wife and myself have just completed the Camino Portuguese wearing "1000-Mile Socks" (tm), They have Merino wool outers with integrated technical liners, both of us with Keen Gortex boots, and without a single blister between us.Thank you everybody for the informations.
Happy days and happy feet to all of you.
Smart wool. My feet do not get wear. Wear silk liners under.All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
Annie - I've ordered silk sock liners, and bought some vaseline this morning! We'll see how I survive at the end of the month [walking SdC to Finisterre].You just wash then and don't worry about it.
Actually, most of it seems to absorb into my skin, not the socks.Compeed, that's another issue.
HiI really like Teva Terra Fi sandals, both the normal heavy duty version and the light version. And vaseline works as well as Vapo-Rub in my opinion. But everybody is different and you have to find out what works for you! Just not leather - again it gets wet and takes forever to dry.
I second that. Darn Tough socks are awesome and they are pretty much the only brand of hiking socks that has a lot of cute colorful options."Darn Tough" (the brand name). They have a variety of sizes and I found one that fits snugly on my smallish feet. No liners. No goo.
Works great.
Merino coolmax mix works for me, and I have non-Goretex shoes. My feet used to get much too hot inside the Goretex shoes in warm temperatures and I would get blisters. I used to put Aloe Vera vaseline on my feet, then thin nylon sock, then medium merino, but that was too hot in the end and the seam of the nylon liner sock gave me blisters at the tip of my toes. I also find that socks with a little padding on the inside (like Bridgedale Woolfusion) can prevent blisters because the 'loops' of thread in the padding allows a bit of movement without causing friction. I would advise against cotton, but remember the shoe/boot has a lot to do with how the sock works. If the shoes are too hot, to tight, too roomy, you will probably get blisters. What shoes do you have, and where do you get the blisters?
If you turn the nylon liners inside out it may eliminate blisters from the seamMerino coolmax mix works for me, and I have non-Goretex shoes. My feet used to get much too hot inside the Goretex shoes in warm temperatures and I would get blisters. I used to put Aloe Vera vaseline on my feet, then thin nylon sock, then medium merino, but that was too hot in the end and the seam of the nylon liner sock gave me blisters at the tip of my toes. I also find that socks with a little padding on the inside (like Bridgedale Woolfusion) can prevent blisters because the 'loops' of thread in the padding allows a bit of movement without causing friction. I would advise against cotton, but remember the shoe/boot has a lot to do with how the sock works. If the shoes are too hot, to tight, too roomy, you will probably get blisters. What shoes do you have, and where do you get the blisters?
All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
Many thanks - that's really helpful@Shelley862 I use the Tevas on their own and only add vaseline when putting socks on, to minimise friction that could lead to blisters. And socks in sandals is luckily considered camino chic!
Do they dry quickly? Thank you."Darn Tough" (the brand name). They have a variety of sizes and I found one that fits snugly on my smallish feet. No liners. No goo.
Works great.
All you who do not get blisters, please tell me what kind of socks you use.
I have been shopping a lot of different
socks. Technical running socks, hypercool, blisterprevention and you name it And I have got almost blisters from 3 pair already.
I usually never get pain when I use cotton or wool socks with citywalking.
But I have read here on the Forum that cotton is out. But can I walk with woolsocks on the Camino in the heat in June and July????
I am soon leaving for the camino, and I still have not found any socks that is comfortable.
So, if anyone have any brand name that really works, I would be happy.
Hi Toreld. I use Lorpen merino wool socks over women's ankle-high nylons. I also apply anti-perspirant at night and Vaseline in the morning. Buen Camino.D
Do they dry quickly? Thank you.
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Do they dry quickly? Thank you.
I walked with wool socks during a very hot July last year (and again in a coolish May this year). Found wool socks great - just cool down your feet every hour and a half by taking off the shoes, insoles (I use good leather insoles), and socks. Dry your feet, let them enjoy the air.Smart wool. My feet do not get wear. Wear silk liners under.
Hi. For what's is worth, both my wife and myself have just completed the Camino Portuguese wearing "1000-Mile Socks" (tm), They have Merino wool outers with integrated technical liners, both of us with Keen Gortex boots, and without a single blister between us.
The same combination produced the same, no-blister, result for our Camino Frances trek in autumn of 2014 and spring of last year. Neither of us would now use any other combination.
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