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Need some help from others with really sweaty feet. Read lots and lots on this forum about using the system (boots, shoes, socks, Vaseline, etc) that works for you. I agree! I have historically very sweaty feet. Podiatrist even recommended using Right Guard Antiperspirant on my feet....ugh! I have historically hiked and backpacked with Polypro underliners and either cotton or wool oversocks depending on weather. Works most of the time. But when I get a hot spot, I stop and put moleskin on, but it wads up in about 5 minutes because my feet will sweat and it comes off. Duct Tape does the same thing, just falls off.
For those others out there with sweaty feet, how do you manage?? Better with Vaseline?? Better powders?? better with cement??
Try "gloves in a bottle" from Boots chemists. It won't stop your feet sweating but will stop you geting blisters.
Wayfarer isn't joking the stuff is brilliant I used it every day and lots my Camino family kept borrowing it from me each day as we walked. Really good advice wayfarer
Wayfarer isn't joking the stuff is brilliant I used it every day and lots my Camino family kept borrowing it from me each day as we walked. Really good advice wayfarer
Which Teva sandal do you recommend?I, too, suffer from the dreaded "sweaty feet" syndrome. I've walked three different camino paths in as many years, and have learned through trial and error what works best for me. Last year I hiked the Le Puy route and had the best success with the following routine: I use roll on creams (keeps my hands a bit cleaner) Compeed and Glide. I interchanged Soloman hiking shoes (not boots) and Teva sandals. I pack 3-4 pairs of hiking socks and wear one. I walk 4-5 miles, take a rest, dry my feet, apply cream, change socks, hang damp socks onto my back pack and continue on. The trick for me is to stop and change socks/shoes when I feel my feet starting to warm up . Yes, this is an inconvenience, but I've learned that my feet need to be happy all day and night.
I live in my Keen Sandals all year round but in summer/on the camino I was walking in verra Teva sandals except when I was cold and the Keen’s came out.I
Sandals are just like boots/shoes -- one needs to try a lot of different makes and styles on before you can commit. REI has been an incredible resource for me. The sales people are helpful, and I've been able to return shoes,boots, sandals after I get them home and realize that they aren't a perfect fit. One doesn't want to take advantage of their 100% guarantee, but they do stand behind their products.Which Teva sandal do you recommend?
... better with cement??
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