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I have just finished the Caminho do Tejo, and will now continue on the CP. I am using a single sock approach this year. My thoughts:Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
Thanks Doug!I have just finished the Caminho do Tejo, and will now continue on the CP. I am using a single sock approach this year. My thoughts:
I use foot powder in my socks. It doesn't need much, and most contain an antifungal that goes some way to stopping infection. I still carry an antifungal creme just in case.
- Prepare your feet. Harden them up if you haven't already started. Closer to starting,trim calloused skin from the heals and sides of your feet.
- Know your feet. If you know where you blister, prepare to tape the parts that do. I prefer a paper tape for toes, and something like Fixomull stretch for larger areas. Also know when a hot-spot is forming, and be prepared to treat it.
Read Rebecca Rushton's Blister Prevention website. I think it is one of the best resources available right now.
Trust me, we have seen much much worse!I apologize if that is TMI.
Good quality but thin running socks.So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
I prefer using more robust socks with extra cushioning on the bottom for walking long distances as they caress my feet. My feet are pretty easy to please, but yours must be remarkable.I always just wear one pair of thin, synthetic running socks and blisters were never an issue for me.
Those type of running socks are so breathable and are sturdy for how thin they are. Also I find them to be very friction free to my skin. Almost slick. I suppose that aids in blister prevention. As far as cushioning goes I depend upon good after market insoles in my shoes. I never use the ones that come with the shoes.I prefer using more robust socks with extra cushioning on the bottom for walking long distances as they caress my feet. My feet are pretty easy to please, but yours must be remarkable.
That's one reason why I prefer wearing hiking sandals.I have to stress one other thing: shoes might have a way bigger influence on sweaty feet than the sock. If you got a problem there, chose the most breathable shoe that you can find
My other half uses Vaseline, I wear a good fitting shoe and lace my boot appropriately. I tried the liner sock once and after a couple hours of walking they came off. Feet sweat, socks absorb the moisture and you got blisters. Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots.Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
HI MattMan my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
Personally I've had horendous trouble with feet problems over the years . but now have taped up my problem areas with lueko tape it's a zinc oxide very sticky tape does not come off shower etc have done this for last 3 years no problems I wear 2 pairs thin cotton socks.Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
Agree, Darn Tough can get a bit warm, but they are a great fit for me and as long as I let feet air and dry no probs do farOn 5 Caminos+ I always wear only one pair of socks at a time and do not prepare my feet at all, other than covering a very occasional hot spot during the first week of walking. I always wear Wigwam cushioned socks with very good luck; they are a combination of several fibers, but no wool. I do have a pair of wool Darn Tough socks, but they can feel a bit hot in summer.
Upvote on the wool! I am eight days in on the CF and it's a miracle cure, as well as being an easy and low-maintenance technique....and a thin wrap of lambswool.
I sometimes carry some Vaseline for my toes, really the only part of my feet that seems to make contact with my hiking shoes, specifically the outer edge of my small toes. So I'll rub Vaseline on them before I put on my socks and it helps. The Vaseline is also good for any other chafing.My other half uses Vaseline, I wear a good fitting shoe and lace my boot appropriately. I tried the liner sock once and after a couple hours of walking they came off. Feet sweat, socks absorb the moisture and you got blisters. Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots.
Hola @SirronMan my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
Totally agree on the importance of the feet! So when you change your outer socks, do you change your inner? or no?Hola @Sirron
I am a two sock pilgrim - a thin liner pair (with toes) and a thicker (moderately so) second pair. Yes from May onward there is the issue of sweaty feet. My solution - every 90 mins (6/7 km) I stop - good if there is cafe nearby. I take off the boots and outer socks and let the liners cool down. I change my socks daily - unless I have had a very short day - say only 10/12 km. If you are walking after a lunch stop you might need to change your outer socks before starting out again. I think I had two liner pairs and three (maybe 4) thicker socks. Your feet are the most important part of your camino. Best wishes.
Gehwol Extra is the SH*T haha! Amazing stuff, never had a blister on the whole of the CF.Reading this thread it is clear there is no one answer fits all.
On my last Camino in 2018, used Darn Tough Merino socks, single layer, Lowe Renagade hiking shoes and at the end of the day massaged my feet with Gewhol Extra (Fantastic), absolutely no blisters or problems, but did get shin splints after jumping a stream, so my own stupid fault.
Coming back this month and unfortunately the shin splints seem to be a permanent injury (now in my mid 60's), so I am taking a different approach. I have switched to Goretex Trail Runners that have all but eliminated the shin splints and because the Goretex does not breathe that well am now using Falke Merino/Silk TK2 trekking socks with great cushioning, and super thin on top that keeps my feet dry, as good if not better than the Darn Tough. I will still use the Gewhol
Shin Splints are the worse and I get them walking around the block, all the time! Working on strengthening my ankles. Hope you healed well.Gehwol Extra is the SH*T haha! Amazing stuff, never had a blister on the whole of the CF.
This year I am also still debating what to do about my sock situation.. I got several Smartwool light hike socks, love them, but now in Spain where its already 25C+ everyday my feet get super hot. As long I switch up my socks to dry ones, I never have any problems, but I still find it very uncomfortable..
Anyone know of any natural fibre (wool, bamboo...) hiking socks that are perfect for summer?
My other half uses Vaseline, I wear a good fitting shoe and lace my boot appropriately. I tried the liner sock once and after a couple hours of walking they came off. Feet sweat, socks absorb the moisture and you got blisters. Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots.
"Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots." I'm new to hiking, so please forgive this ignorant question but how and where would I learn to lace and knot my boots? Is lacing hiking boots different than regular shoes???? What kind of knots should I use? I will You Tube and Google this as well, but I would especially appreciate your thoughts. ThanksMy other half uses Vaseline, I wear a good fitting shoe and lace my boot appropriately. I tried the liner sock once and after a couple hours of walking they came off. Feet sweat, socks absorb the moisture and you got blisters. Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots.
It can depend on an uphill day or going downhill. There are videos or take a trip to REI. Main thing is not allow your feet to move in the boot."Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots." I'm new to hiking, so please forgive this ignorant question but how and where would I learn to lace and knot my boots? Is lacing hiking boots different than regular shoes???? What kind of knots should I use? I will You Tube and Google this as well, but I would especially appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
"Best thing is learn how lace and knot your boots." I'm new to hiking, so please forgive this ignorant question but how and where would I learn to lace and knot my boots? Is lacing hiking boots different than regular shoes???? What kind of knots should I use? I will You Tube and Google this as well, but I would especially appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
Thank you, I will read this. I had no idea the importance of lacing and knots. Makes sense but I've never heard or read anyone mentioning this important tip. Thanks again.How to Lace Hiking Boots | REI Co-op
Increase your comfort on the trail by learning some simple lacing techniques that can help you deal with heel slipping, pressure points and toe pain.www.rei.com
Thank you for the great advice. I see you are very experience and I am at the getting fit stage. I'm also still at the Google stage, good thing, my next search will be "What the heck are preventative knee straps?." lol Thank you, I will continue with my research.I am a believer in preventative taping. I use leuko tape. Takes a bit of effort to get it off because it's very sticky, but it doesn;t roll off during the day. Used it on my 4 previous caminos on all toes, heel and ball of feet. Then I use Thorlo socks. But who knows other methods work too, I am sticking with mine because it worked for ....meand a bit off topic...I also always wear preventative knee straps .
I think the better words for knee straps are "patellar tendon support straps"Thank you for the great advice. I see you are very experience and I am at the getting fit stage. I'm also still at the Google stage, good thing, my next search will be "What the heck are preventative knee straps?." lol Thank you, I will continue with my research.
I only ever wear one pair. But I am a firm believer in preventative taping.Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and sweaty feet. So for those who walked in the summer and DIDN'T wear two socks. What was your foot strategy? Vaseline or foot cream? Good socks (Maybe the injinji toe socks ?) Changing them multiple times a days? Professional foot masseuse accompanied you? LOL
Thanks in advance!
If it’s damp, change it.Totally agree on the importance of the feet! So when you change your outer socks, do you change your inner? or no?
Doug. What are your thoughts about using just fixomul directly on the blister? Also, what do you think of using lamb's wool when you are first feeling a hot spot and then fixomul if it develops into a blister. Thanks!I have just finished the Caminho do Tejo, and will now continue on the CP. I am using a single sock approach this year. My thoughts:
I use foot powder in my socks. It doesn't need much, and most contain an antifungal that goes some way to stopping infection. I still carry an antifungal creme just in case.
- Prepare your feet. Harden them up if you haven't already started. Closer to starting,trim calloused skin from the heals and sides of your feet.
- Know your feet. If you know where you blister, prepare to tape the parts that do. I prefer a paper tape for toes, and something like Fixomull stretch for larger areas. Also know when a hot-spot is forming, and be prepared to treat it.
Read Rebecca Rushton's Blister Prevention website. I think it is one of the best resources available right now.
I would use the tape on a hot spot. The idea being that the friction will occur on the tape, not your skin. Lamb's wool can still move and rub on your skin. (at least that's my theoryDoug. What are your thoughts about using just fixomul directly on the blister? Also, what do you think of using lamb's wool when you are first feeling a hot spot and then fixomul if it develops into a blister. Thanks!
I wouldn't apply fixomul or similar dressings directly to a blister, but I would use it on a hot spot to try and prevent a blister forming. I have occassionally used hikers wool between problem toes, but I just as often use a paper based tape.Doug. What are your thoughts about using just fixomul directly on the blister? Also, what do you think of using lamb's wool when you are first feeling a hot spot and then fixomul if it develops into a blister. Thanks!
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