MaidinBham
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- Camino Frances SJPP to Muxia, April (2014)
Camino Portuguese Lisbon>Santiago, April/May (2016)
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I am just back from the Camino Ingles. I had NO blisters!!
There has been much talk on the forum about BLISTERS - the bane in the life of so many pilgrims. This was my 4th camino. On the previous three I needed hospital treatment for severe blistering, which took much of the pleasure from the trek. I have tried all the usual remedies - vaseline, powder, walking socks, massage, etc etc all to no avail.
This year I decided to use panty liners. If you fellows don't know about panty liners, just ask the lady in your life.
I would place the liner on the floor, sticky side UP, then carefully place my foot down onto it, so that it was at the same angle as my toes - and gave me protection along the ball of the big toe, and across the whole sole of my foot just below the toes. Just position it where you usually get blisters.
On occasion I had to buy the extra long liners from chemists in Spain: the same principle applied, and the ends of the liner were simply folded across the top of my foot. I then put on my normal walking socks.
I am not suggesting for one moment that this will cure everyone's problems. Only that they cured mine. So it might be worth a try.
I also limited my walking distances to no more than around 22-24 kms a day - ideally down to 15 kms approx.
If that helps just one of you to avoid blisters, my time has been well spent.
Buen camino! [Without blisters]
by 2014 she must have run out of panty liners. Never saw her pass them out. She did though allow guests to feed cat food to the turtles.Hi. First saw this in 2010 at Cizur Menor, Senora Roncal held a afternoon blister clinic, dressing blisters, sorting out boot problems, showing pilgrims how to lace boots etc and dishing out panty liners as a short term suppliment to insoles.
Regards
George
It was @Stephen Nicholls. Here is his post on the subject, back in 2012:
I have suggested this on and off the Camino ever since - although I use it sticky side down.
In spite of usng them last month on the Sureste, I had really bad blisters after only two days ....
That was after walking only 25 kms!!!With good shoes, walking socks and panty liners! OK - I admit I have 'princess' feet.
Not sure at this stage if I'll tackle another camino .... maybe I'm getting a bit old for all these caminos. [But I'll probably start planning number 7 in a few weeks time]
I always take sandals to wear evenings, and when I can't get my bandaged feet in my walking shoes. Might be worth a try, Kanga! Also, thanks to Janice for her comment about Benzoin. Give me a couple of weeks and I'll probably start planning the Primitivo agan ....@Stephen Nicholls have you ever tried walking in sandals? More air circulation. I also used Engo patches on my sandals - no idea if that worked but I certainly had no blisters.
Hi. First saw this in 2010 at Cizur Menor, Senora Roncal held a afternoon blister clinic, dressing blisters, sorting out boot problems, showing pilgrims how to lace boots etc and dishing out panty liners as a short term suppliment to insoles.
Regards
George
Ha ha I was the blame.It was @Stephen Nicholls. Here is his post on the subject, back in 2012:
I have suggested this on and off the Camino ever since - although I use it sticky side down.
ha ha I was the blame. It did not happen in 2012 but in 2014.It was @Stephen Nicholls. Here is his post on the subject, back in 2012:
I have suggested this on and off the Camino ever since - although I use it sticky side down.
Hello, Can you list which video you are referencing? I tried to look it up on Utube but there were so many that came up. Thank you.I saw this on a Peregrinos youtube documentary (it is a great video, btw). I filed this tip away in case I find I need it.
Hello, Can you list which video you are referencing? I tried to look it up on Utube but there were so many that came up. Thank you.
Sticky side down unless you want to pad around on them in the albergue....It was @Stephen Nicholls. Here is his post on the subject, back in 2012:
I have suggested this on and off the Camino ever since - although I use it sticky side down.
Great thanks!Certainly! This poor guy battled blisters and only briefly mentioned it, and he eventually bought new shoes, which seemed to solve his problem. His video is very good I think. I have watched it a few times:
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