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Do apologizeYou might want to give people a chance to read your question and answer - you posted your question about a half hour ago, and the follow up about 20 minutes after.
I will give that a try aswell, what boots would you suggest I go for? The old ones are ok, thing is they came with defect from ebay and hurt my small toe a bit, but manageble, but they are not waterproof. As for these ones, tommorow I return then, no moreAnother thought. In the current hot weather very lightweight socks would be a good idea. Walking in temperatures like this I would wear two pairs of Coolmax liner socks which are very effective in wicking away moisture while allowing the feet to remain fairly cool.
I will give that a try aswell, what boots would you suggest I go for? The old ones are ok, thing is they came with defect from ebay and hurt my small toe a bit, but manageble, but they are not waterproof. As for these ones, tommorow I return then, no more
Have to be steel toe, or composite cap as I work in construction.I cannot recommend any particular model or brand because I pay very little attention to those. You do not need very technical footwear to walk the Caminos but it does have to be comfortable and a decent fit. I tend to buy cheap boots and replace them quite often rather than spend large amounts on premium brands. I have no problem with wearing leather work boots for all of my walking but I have also used something very like this from Sports Direct. I never really believe the claims footwear companies make for being waterproof but they are usually good enough for the use I make of them.
https://www.sportsdirect.com/gelert-snowden-waterproof-mens-walking-boots-182081?colcode=18208105
My problem is that, I've seen a podiatrist in the last days and she said I have over-pronation( she suggested custom molded insoles at 410£) and this is the cause that my feet burn in work boots, get sweaty, hurt. Do note, in the last 3 weeks I have bought so many insoles and socks, but none work
I wouldn't suggest boots at all. I wore lightweight trail running shoes on both of my Caminos. If you insist on bringing boots you should also bring some hiking sandals so you have something else to wear when the boots cause you problems.I will give that a try aswell, what boots would you suggest I go for? The old ones are ok, thing is they came with defect from ebay and hurt my small toe a bit, but manageble, but they are not waterproof. As for these ones, tommorow I return then, no more
Ps, I have some bridgedale socks, but thicker ones, would these be good or too thick?
I will take your advice and have a second oppinion@Madalin99 a website devoted to walking the Caminos, long distance hikes in Spain and elsewhere, probably isn't the best place to get good advice about PPE (Personal Protective Eqipment) though I appreciate your concerns and why you are reaching out.
I can also appreciate that advice to spend 10 x the cost of the boots on insoles is a bit unsettling. I'd probably want a second-opinion before I spent that kind of money. But this isnt where i would try to get that advice. It seems highly unlikely to me that excessive pronation would cause your feet to over-heat and if you search the Internet for pronation you will see why I say that.
As you work in construction and presumably as a subbie your employer has no doubt evaded their responsibilities and made owning your own boots a hiring requirement rather than provide them as guidance suggests they should.
The burning sensation is probably attributable to the highest June temperatures on record in the UK and that the water-proof membrane in your Ironstones mean that your feet can't breathe. You may need to either spend more money on boots that have some breathiability or endure the discomfort.
Doc Martins make steel toe capped boots. Can be kept waterproof with spray or polish.I will take your advice and have a second oppinion
Hello, and sorry if my question is out of the ordinary, but I see so much experienced people in this forum, I had to ask this one.
I've been experiencing burning sensation and hot sweaty feet in my new work boots, which I've been trying to break them in for 1 week so far. Boots name are Site Ironstone boots, uk bought as I live here.
My problem is that, I've seen a podiatrist in the last days and she said I have over-pronation( she suggested custom molded insoles at 410£) and this is the cause that my feet burn in work boots, get sweaty, hurt. Do note, in the last 3 weeks I have bought so many insoles and socks, but none work ( i wear thick puma socks in these current work boots, which im currently thinking of giving them one more try in thiner ones before I return them)
This issue started recently, when I changed my old boots and the weather got bad and needed new and water proof.
Please, if anyone can solve my issue, it may be the boots, it may be the socks, or it might be a different condition I dont know! 4 years in construction and never had this issue this bad until now.
I cant seem to find a shop like this in Uk, if anyone knows one please suggest me, hope they supply PPE boots aswell.If they are actually work boots they're not what you need for walking; they're designed to protect your feet in an industrial environment so may have steel or Kevlar toe caps and will have insulating soles for certain. You need walking boots/shoes so please go to a specialist shop and get proper walking footw, properly fitted for what you're going to do and get appropriate socks while you're about it. You will never regret doing this, you may well regret not doing it.
I cant seem to find a shop like this in Uk, if anyone knows one please suggest me, hope they supply PPE boots aswell.
Also I will consider changing the shoe brand, as for insoles I wear Oppo antifatigue ones, quite good
Thank you I actually found one in central London will go on the weekend there.There are many specialist outdoor shops in the UK but I don't know your location. I would suggest that you Google "Outdoor equipment suppliers" plus your location. I would also suggest that you look at www.cotswoldoutdoor.com which has much information and advice, they also have shops around the UK and their staff are generally well trained. They usually have a footwear specialist in store. Good Luck.
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