Lisa Welsman
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino France 2015 considering now Camino del Norte or Portuguese 2017
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My friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
Thank you for this advicethere are different kind of waterproof socks, some of them work fine for trail running in cold, wet weather and crossing streams. in the summer I would not bother very much about wet feet. normally a proper shoe/sock combination will not inevitably cause blisters when wet. if uncomfortable one can temporary switch to sandals/crocs/slippers. in general, taping the hotspots is a must, dry or wet.
for me rather thin compression socks work well. they tightly wrap the feet, reducing swelling and promoting blood circulation, and protect from excessive rubbing.
ThankyouMyself I use waterproof shoes and rain pants, this has always kept my feet dry. If you don't want to wear rain pants then short gaters that fit over the boot/shoe are an option.
Rain? I walked the CF from mid August to the end of September last year. The only rain we had was in Leon, and that was on a rest day. You might get lucky like we did.My friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
Hi Lisa, always use waterproof boots or shoes where ever I walk.My friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
My friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
Waterproof socks in my opinion are over the top - instead you should be bringing three or four pairs of socks so that you can change them frequently during the day (rain or no rain)
It is long overdue for the myth that wet feet = blisters to die.
Wet feet do not cause blisters. Warm & wet feet are the problem. Humid feet. Humid feet happen when wearing non-breathable, non-draining, slow-drying footwear that gets wet inside (from rain and/or sweat) and stays wet and warm. The problem is exacerbated, of course, by ill-fitting footwear or sock choice.
Boots, especially waterproof ones, are harder to fit correctly, and more likely to stay wet when they get wet, get humid from sweat on non-rainy days, and cause other foot issues as well.
Absent a true medical need, boots are, in general, overkill - and more problem-prone - for 3-season hiking and backpacking.
Now at this point, I should insert the usual disclaimer..... everyone's feet are different, etc, etc..... sure, yes, true.
But, it drives me a little crazy that newbie hikers/backpackers (common on the camino boards) are still immersed in myths and outdated info about footwear and hiking/packing norms.
Wear boots if you really want to. But don't wear them just because you think you are supposed to.
(fyi - mid-boots don't offer significant ankle protection either. Another myth.)
So I guess my tl;dr answer to your question, "Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain?" would be "Don't wear boots."
completely agree, just sometimes terrain and load demands something more serious than sneakers. but yes, it is not Camino Frances in summer. a while ago I was suggesting sandals as the best alternative, but then again, there might be "weak ankle" syndrome. most of CF I walked in sandals. there were just a couple of stretches where I felt their support was inadequate. but I saw a number of fellow pilgrims with their feet ruined in mountaineering boots. there are plenty of choices for non-waterproof, well-aired, well cushioned, stable trail running or hybrid shoes, which perhaps is the safest way to go.
regarding the socks I have tried many brands, and have to say, if you live in a country where Lidl Crivit socks are available, look no further. their blisterfree and compression ones are as good as any big names just for a fraction of price. hope this helps
changing wet socks when in rain does not work, the new pair will be wet in no time. when they are wet from perspiration - yes it is a good idea.
Fortunately, lots of the time the rain in Spain is pretty short-lived - normally stops just as soon as you've put your rain jacket on!
I know Galacia is supposed to be rainy, but on my Camino, I never experienced one day of rain all the way to Finesterre and Muxia...I had full sun! It was the 3rd week of May in 2015.well, it is not exactly the case in Galicia or on camino Aragones ...
'The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain'!I know Galacia is supposed to be rainy, but on my Camino, I never experienced one day of rain all the way to Finesterre and Muxia...I had full sun! It was the 3rd week of May in 2015.
Hi LisaMy friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
Have extra socks and use Vasaline, stop and rest every two hours take off shoes let them dry.My friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
And of course, it had to be Tigger'The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain'!
SOMEONE had to say it!
I have found that taking a little travel hair dryer ("little" being the important word here) to dry the socks and insides of the bootsMy friend and i will be walking Camino France in May/June 2017. Does anyone have any ideas for how to avoid blisters caused when boots and socks get wet from walking in rain ?
(fyi - mid-boots don't offer significant ankle protection either. Another myth.)
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