Wagamama78
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Either early July 2018 or Sept 2018
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I would never apply Compeed on an open blister. I've seen too much damage doing this on my Caminos (with others). Even heard about my sister's friend who returned home with bad sepsis and consequent blood poisoning....and compeed on the open blisters. ...
I had a huge infected blister that I drained (I'm a health care provider) and the compeed was perfect for healing and staying in place a few days. But for the average joe, I would suggest getting some good education about blister management, basic first aidI would never apply Compeed on an open blister. I've seen too much damage doing this on my Caminos (with others). Even heard about my sister's friend who returned home with bad sepsis and consequent blood poisoning.
Be careful not careless!
I also try and make sure just about everything has a dual purpose. Lots of bang for the buck. I agree...I've packed, weighed, shed, repacked....repeat ad nauseum. I'm at 15% of my body weight now and hike with heavier packs always. I can't agree more about the pack weight being very important.Everything that goes into the pack -- including sandals or other "camp shoes" -- needs to be weighed. It's quite amazing how many extra grams and ounces sneak in. Then take your scale with you to the store and look for alternatives that have less weight.
If you check my photo, my friend wore the tevas (top right) no socks, and loved them. The bottom ones were just worn as 'camp shoes'Has anyone ever used Teva Original sandals on the Camino Frances?
During a 30km test, my new trail runners gave me two massive blisters. So I'm going with my trusty runners(non trail) instead.
Teva originals were my favourite sandals back in high school. Picked up a pair of the hiking versions and went out for a 10km test yesterday. Should note, used them barefoot, no socks.
Two additional blisters on the bottoms of both my feet. They're on the same exact location so I'm assuming it's the tiny ridge/channel these sandals have near the ball of the foot rubbing constantly against my feet.
So...
Anyone ever just use the Teva Orignals to walk the Camino?
I walked in Teva women's Tirra sandals from about Burgos all the way to Santiago de Compostela (about 500 K). My hiking shoes were taken from an albergue near Burgos. I had already walked a couple of days in sandals before I lost the shoes, so I just kept walking in my sandals. I always wore them with wool hiking socks and my feet were very comfortable. I never had a blister or any other problems with the exception of one really long climb down, when my toes got a bit banged up with some rocks - but that wasn't caused by the fit - just by the rocks! I did buy some more hiking shoes later, but I actually preferred the sandals because the new shoes seemed like they were going to start some blisters as I was breaking them in. Now that I am home, I wear the shoes I bought for walking - but still wear sandals quite a lot.Has anyone ever used Teva Original sandals on the Camino Frances?
During a 30km test, my new trail runners gave me two massive blisters. So I'm going with my trusty runners(non trail) instead.
Teva originals were my favourite sandals back in high school. Picked up a pair of the hiking versions and went out for a 10km test yesterday. Should note, used them barefoot, no socks.
Two additional blisters on the bottoms of both my feet. They're on the same exact location so I'm assuming it's the tiny ridge/channel these sandals have near the ball of the foot rubbing constantly against my feet.
So...
Anyone ever just use the Teva Orignals to walk the Camino?
Socks required, sandals or not. This a Sock Zone. Your feet will thank you. And that is what everyone wants, yes?Has anyone ever used Teva Original sandals on the Camino Frances?
During a 30km test, my new trail runners gave me two massive blisters. So I'm going with my trusty runners(non trail) instead.
Teva originals were my favourite sandals back in high school. Picked up a pair of the hiking versions and went out for a 10km test yesterday. Should note, used them barefoot, no socks.
Two additional blisters on the bottoms of both my feet. They're on the same exact location so I'm assuming it's the tiny ridge/channel these sandals have near the ball of the foot rubbing constantly against my feet.
So...
Anyone ever just use the Teva Orignals to walk the Camino?
Socks required, sandals or not. This a Sock Zone. Your feet will thank you. And that is what everyone wants, yes?
On the Camino, I like wearing socks with my sandals, because my feet get less "crusty" that way.I have walked several thousand kilometres in sandals without socks.
Actually, I'm not referring to dirt, but how "crusty" my skin gets when I wear sandals without socks on the Camino.Ah @trecile but I'd rather wash my feet than socks!
Yep for parts and always in the shower and at the end of the day to rest feet. Love my TevasHas anyone ever used Teva Original sandals on the Camino Frances?
During a 30km test, my new trail runners gave me two massive blisters. So I'm going with my trusty runners(non trail) instead.
Teva originals were my favourite sandals back in high school. Picked up a pair of the hiking versions and went out for a 10km test yesterday. Should note, used them barefoot, no socks.
Two additional blisters on the bottoms of both my feet. They're on the same exact location so I'm assuming it's the tiny ridge/channel these sandals have near the ball of the foot rubbing constantly against my feet.
So...
Anyone ever just use the Teva Orignals to walk the Camino?
I had absolutely no problem with my toes when I wore open toed sandals on the Camino del Norte. And one of my Camino friends was constantly having to remove small stones from her boots, while I rarely got any stones in my sandals, and when I did it was easy to remove them.Teva sandals don't protect yr toes! Small stones do also easily enter under yr foot, and will cause problems. I suggest a test of KEEN's models. They are trustable and do protect yr toes!!
Much easier to clean mud off of skin, socks and sandals than shoes and socks! A couple of times, after I stepped in almost ankle deep mud I found a clean stream later on and stepped in that to rinse off.Can one of the sandal people tell me how you deal with the ever-present mud on the Camino? I would be worried about ruining my socks or having icky things stuck under my feet or between my toes, (says the girl who may be a bit fussy).
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