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  1. trecile

    I'm so discouraged!

    ...anti friction stick like Foot Glide. Others like to tape their problem areas. (I'm partial to Omnifix tape which is thin and flexible) another option that hasn't been mentioned much on the forum is Engo patches that attach inside your shoes at friction trouble spots. They are available on...
  2. P

    Blister under crease of big toe

    Any idea how long they last?
  3. Rebecca Rushton

    Blister under crease of big toe

    ...of your foot, the windlass mechanism in particular. By all means get advice on that from a podiatrist, but for what it's worth, I'd have an ENGO Blister Patch on the insole so it went from the middle of the big toe, back to just past the knuckle joint at the ball of your foot. You'll need the...
  4. Walkalong

    No Blisters!!

    ...tight as possible, without cutting circulation. 3) Lace-lock technique to enable room in the toe box, and hold the heel in the pocket. 4) Engo blister patches on high friction areas. 5) Preventive taping of blister prone areas. 6) Frequent breaks to loosen / remove shoes every...
  5. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks

    One reason two pairs of socks are recommended is to reduce friction to your skin. Use the forum search feature to find @davebugg's review of Engo patches. They also reduce friction
  6. André Normann

    Fixing your feet

    No i have not, will check that out! Thanks and Buen Camino 👣
  7. JerryStroebele

    Fixing your feet

    Have you used the blue Engo patches which you put in your boots or shoes to reduce friction? Buen Camino
  8. I

    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Thanks Loulou for your response. I am now confident that I should manage with only one pair of lone peaks. I also had olympus but they didn't suit, found the Timp to be close to lone peaks but I am interested to hear your view of mont blancs
  9. L

    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    I found significant wear in the inside heel after about 250 km (an engo patch helped on the next pair purchase) and sole/tried wear at about 700 km. So... by the end of the Francés they were done, became shoes I mowed the lawn in. I have Olympus now, trialing before upcoming VDLP....they are...
  10. JerryStroebele

    Big toe callus

    ...your callous. Then you are in big trouble. I have a large recurring callous on my right big toe (same foot has a serious bunion) which I try to keep tamed by a rough podiatry stone at home and by emery boards while on the Camino (much lighter). I baby the bunion with an Engo patch. Buen...
  11. T

    Big toe callus

    ...aggravated after about 6 miles of walking- once or twice developing blisters underneath. On my caminos, I have tried every tip ever read - from Engo patches to various lubricants. etc. etc. What I usually do is tape the toes - tried all kinds of tape with no difference- and a gel toe cap. I...
  12. davebugg

    Advice: should we attempt SJPP to Roncesvalles?

    ...Discussion Season, there are a couple of reposts of what I had previously written which may be helpful. I will also post my assessment of Engo anti-blister patches later in a separate thread. First, let me say that I have no vested interest in Armaskin Socks. I have never been in contact...
  13. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Training for the Camino

    ...patch to the shoe; maybe you can get away only with that product. The well respected @davebugg has written quite a review of his testing of Engo patches. He is a professional hiking and backpacking gear tester...
  14. darcelona

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    Thank you for the engo patch recommendation! I have ordered some of those. I'm cautiously optimistic that can mitigate this issue.
  15. C clearly

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    ...problems on a particular foot. If you do go back to the original size, be sure to test the new pair. Possibly you could use the larger (problematic) shoe with a fix such as Engo patch or other padding, as least for training or normal use. But it would be nice to have a perfect shoe on the Camino.
  16. Theresa Brandon

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    Try putting Engo patches in your shoes where the problem area is. https://goengo.com/
  17. L

    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    ...either....I might end up back in the LP yet. Just a note I feel the tread wears out by 800+ and also the lining on the heel also wears after about 300+, I put engo patches on the heel to prevent the hole from appearing. Yet to find a wider fit, tried a pair of brooks but still not quite there.
  18. Walkalong

    Recommendations for Foot Glide to Prevent Blisters During Camino Walk

    2Toms and Engo blister patches worked well for me - Thanks Dave :) I wonder what experience anyone had with Sportslick? In addition to preventing blisters, chafing, rashes with waterproof (siliconized) moisturizer, it also contains an antibacterial (Triclosan) and antifungal (Tonaftate) to...
  19. JerryStroebele

    Recommendations for Foot Glide to Prevent Blisters During Camino Walk

    I use Foot Glide from REI all around my toes and bunion and also put Engo patches inside my boots and on the ensoles wherever I feel rubbing or see wear (on the ensoles). I understand Compeed has a foot "glide" product but was unable to find any between Pamplona and Burgos this past fall in the...
  20. L

    Recommendations for Foot Glide to Prevent Blisters During Camino Walk

    Thank you! thank you! thank you! for this science based information. I plan on walking late summer into fall if the starts align and blisters are my nemesis on long hikes. Making notes ever step of the way from all you veteran walkers. I am beholding to you all for the wonderful knowledge...

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