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Compeed Anti friction stick applied each morning to potential hot spots as a precaution n Creepers Merino toe socks did it for me on Madrid and San Savador caminos last year. Rule 1 of caminos ..Look after feet from Day One p.s. soak n wash socks...
I used foot glide and light weight icebreaker merino wool sock as a liner covered with a Medium weight Icebreaker merino wool sock. Quit using the foot glide half way through the Camino and only used medium weight socks on some days. I was super...
Good point. We walk about 5 miles a day now, but will bump it up substantially this summer in preparation for our Camino, so I’ll be trying several different types and combinations of socks.
You cracked me up! You sound like me, between socks and underwear I could have afforded a first class ticket to Porto. I like the idea of turning your socks inside out. I tried it and you’re right about the bumps. I found them in two...
As @hunsta say’s, it’s completely individual, comfort is king. I don’t wear liner’s, inji toe socks etc- I wear just one brand, ( Darntuff) year round. But I don’t have your feet!
What’s your most comfortable shoe/ sock combo? That’s your...
I never liked liners...they always seemed to bunch up on me - just get a good pair of socks and that's it. My go to now is Darn Tough - they make several different thicknesses and heights. Theyre not cheap but really do the job and have an...
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