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Thanks Alex. I am more interested in what approaches people have taken to prevention in the first place. The iodine, pad and tape sounds interesting as a treatment. I carry the tape and iodine cream already in my first aid kit. I will look out for some gauze pads when I next visit a pharmacy.I used to use Compeed. But I have found out that they only keep up the problem. If I feel a hotspot, I can use Compeed as protection, but not as a solution: After a Spanish hospital visit & doctor advice, I now use Iodine and pads taped on the problem area. It is better, and heals quickly.
I walked the Frances in May 2014 and did not get a single blister. I walked Kokoda trail in 2008 and also, no blisters. The method I used was vaselined my feet morning and at night alter my shower. On Camino I wore anklet stockings under my regular gym sox and joggers. As soon as I felt any discomfort at all I would stop remove my shoes and sox turn them inside out give them a good rub to remove any bumps or lumps. I think well broken in shoes and listening to your feet is the answer, though everyone's feet are differnt Stop when they say so.I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
I am interested inWhat is your special interest in this?
That is correct. When I went in to fix that up, I think someone had already responded, locking the question text. I couldn't then find a fix. so it is as I entered it - incomplete!I assume that the final question is a 'Yes', although it is missing from the question, so have voted accordingly.
I carry moleskin with me, and apply some if I start to feel a hotspot developing. Jill
Hello Doug,I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
... I also carry a little bag of natural sheeps wool (straight off the sheep, unwashed) ...
I just heard about hikers wool and have ordered some. A friend who has hiked the Camino a few times used to get bad blisters but said since she started using hikers wool she hasn't had a problem. Hope it works well for me too!Hikers wool for me.
I knew after my first Camino that I get blisters under my little toe and around my heel. Hikers wool prevents these from occuring.
Hikers wool is super light...easy to use and no messy tapes etc.
Great post Doug!!!
I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
... I tend to plaster my feet with cream after my shower and perhaps at bedtime, but not in the morning, because if I need to apply tape during the day, it won't stick to greasy feet...
I have heard this before but never tried it, it is also supposed to be a natural cure for toe nail fungus.Bizarrely, I have just read on a different forum the advice to apply Vicks VapoRub on feet every day to prevent blisters. For those who don't know, this is a product designed to be rubbed on the chest to help ease congestion. Anyone else heard of this, or is someone having s joke?
Oh Annie!!!
I am so glad you are trying it.
I often think people think I am nuts going on about it. But it is amazing stuff.
Bizarrely, I have just read on a different forum the advice to apply Vicks VapoRub on feet every day to prevent blisters. For those who don't know, this is a product designed to be rubbed on the chest to help ease congestion. Anyone else heard of this, or is someone having s joke?
Hiker's wool is simply wool from a merino sheep that has been cleaned and carded (combed) into a fluffy mass of what is called 'roving'. You can buy roving in most yarn or fiber shops for around $2.50 to 3.00 an ounce (2.38-2.50 euros per 28 gms). It takes about 4 oz or 112 oz to knit a hat said:Sadly, this info came too late to save me a few euros, but as a frequenter of yarn shops I will keep my eye open for some in the future. Many thanks @Annie G
Although I regularly use Vaseline, I heard this and took a bottle just in case. I used it for three days at the end when I ran out of Vaseline. I could see no difference though my feet smelt nice. By that time it probabably wasn't a fair test as my feet were accustomed to walking. I Have reverted to Vaseline for no better reason than familiarity.Bizarrely, I have just read on a different forum the advice to apply Vicks VapoRub on feet every day to prevent blisters. For those who don't know, this is a product designed to be rubbed on the chest to help ease congestion. Anyone else heard of this, or is someone having a joke?
No joke, it's just like applying vaseline with the added "cool" factor from the eucalyptus - like peppermint foot cream.Bizarrely, I have just read on a different forum the advice to apply Vicks VapoRub on feet every day to prevent blisters. For those who don't know, this is a product designed to be rubbed on the chest to help ease congestion. Anyone else heard of this, or is someone having a joke?
What about good old wool ballerinas use in the point shoes?
I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
This poll has now closed and anyone can see the results. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond, and for the comments made.I am interested in
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- testing the proposition that liner socks are not the most prevalent method for reducing/eliminating blisters,
- whether pilgrims who have walked the camino, or other walkers with long distance, multi-day walking experience, are satisfied with the treatments they used.
There appears to be a significant minority of respondents who are prepared to contemplate trying a different approach. The question doesn't test dissatisfaction with the current treatment, although that could be a factor for those seeking to make a change. The other factor that would need to be considered is that the group of respondents are more open to testing new approaches.
My interpretation of the results in relation to these two propositions is:I am interested in
- testing the proposition that liner socks are not the most prevalent method for reducing/eliminating blisters,
- whether pilgrims who have walked the camino, or other walkers with long distance, multi-day walking experience, are satisfied with the treatments they used.
I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
I am interested in what blister prevention techniques are most commonly used by those who have undertaken a Camino, and whether or not you would take the same approach in the future.
I would appreciate responses only from those members who have done the camino or a similar non-competitive multi-day walk (five or more days would be my preference here).
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