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  1. T

    NOK Cream (Blister help)

    ...feel it made an exceptional difference. I used a combination of vaseline and taping the toes I knew were prone to blisters. I also bought some ENGO patches, which I do think have helped. You apply them to your shoes, not your feet, and you can search online to purchase. They are expensive...
  2. D

    Post-Camino shoe observations

    ...For example, if you have cut down the back collar to relieve pressure on the achilles tendon, or you have applied anti-friction patches like Engo patches. 5. If you are one of the unfortunate individuals for which blistering seems to be the normal state of things, and you take precautions to...
  3. D

    Specific hot spots for blister. Looking for suggestions...

    ...and more Friction Barriers: Mole Skin (mole foam), Leukotape P, Duct Tape, Athletic adhesive tape, Omniflex tape, KT Tapes, etc. Mechanical Shear Force Reduction: Engo Patches, Preheels, some insoles, friction reduction tapes for interior shoe application (similar idea to Engo Patches)
  4. D

    Specific hot spots for blister. Looking for suggestions...

    They are a unique solution and can work very well, indeed. What they do is to reduce the shear force between the sock and shoe, which further reduces the risk of friction between the foot and the sock. I'd forgotten about them. Thank you for posting about them, Rick :-)
  5. trecile

    Specific hot spots for blister. Looking for suggestions...

    Engo patches worked well last year for my friend.
  6. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Specific hot spots for blister. Looking for suggestions...

    ...about reducing friction on the foot but the blister prevention blog article below tells about a product, a Teflon patch, that reduces the friction between the sock and shoe at the areas where your blisters happen. https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blister-blog/engo-blister-prevention-patches
  7. peregrina2000

    Question about Altras

    The rain just won't stop, will it?! Thanks for the suggestion. I am thinking that I might put a couple of those ENGO patches Jill recommended on the heels of the shoe, maybe wear a liner, and then hope for the best. Blisters haven't been a problem for me since I started wearing Salomons...
  8. trecile

    Tape for toes - bought in Spain, think it begins with L

    My friend successfully used Engo patches in her shoes last year. I think that it's important to carefully follow the instructions on how to use them. Here's podiatrist Rebecca Rushton's YouTube video on applying Engo patches.
  9. Camino Chrissy

    Tape for toes - bought in Spain, think it begins with L

    ...are already part of my first aid kit. Is it really worth the extra cost to purchase these other great recommendations? I was all set to order ENGO heel pads as they were highly recommended by a forum member, just to carry for the "what if" as I'll be wearing different shoes. They are very...
  10. D

    Question about Altras

    God Bless you Laurie, you keep obsessing until you feel you've got a good pair of shoes. In my mind, I can put up with discomfort and ill fitting equipment that I am carrying as long as my feet are doing OK. For me, getting the right combination of shoe, insole, and socks is near nivana :-)
  11. peregrina2000

    Question about Altras

    Hi, Elaine, I will fiddle around with this and see how it goes. I will have an assortment of things to play around with, like Engo patches in the heels, injinji socks, inserts in or out, lacing experiments, oh the fun that awaits! I plan to take one or two long walks just to make sure the...
  12. R

    Question about Altras

    Laurie -- I guess I "just didn't notice" the drop in the Altra Lone Peak -- feeling kinda foolish about not knowing about it. But I didn't feel it (can't remember the last time I wore heels!) and really had no break in time at all. Given my experience of loving a style and then, when I'm ready...
  13. edandjoan

    Question about Altras

    Are the shoes laced all the way? I notice many people neglect to use all the "eyes" provide, leaving the last set empty. Does that make sense? I lace my shoes using all the eyes and don't have an issue with slipping on the heel. EDIT: I have trained and run marathons, half marathons, 10k etc...
  14. peregrina2000

    Question about Altras

    ...my heels slide up a bit when I walk, since I do have narrow feet everywhere but the metatarsal and toe box area, I am going to buy some of the ENGO patches and put them in before I start. Hopefully that will make for a better heel fit. -- I have been to three podiatrists in town and two...
  15. JillGat

    Question about Altras

    ...He wrote back immediately, [["Good luck on the Camino. First, here’s a non-tape suggestion that I think you could gain from. Check out ENGO Blister Prevention Patches. They go in the shoes and not on your feet. You can find them at http://www.goengo.com and on Amazon. Their Heel Blister...
  16. martin1ws

    Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker

    If rubbing is a problem with your current shoes as well, maybe this can help: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/engo-blister-prevention-patches
  17. trecile

    Best Blister Prevention and Care

    I forgot to mention the Engo patches previously. I didn't need them myself, but my friend used them and loved them.
  18. martin1ws

    Best Blister Prevention and Care

    ...Blister prevention Strategies (most important) https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/how-to-prevent-blisters https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/engo-blister-prevention-patches I found more free material on youtube than on the website, so here are some youtube links: What causes blisters...
  19. Martyduc

    Do They Fit? Tick List?

  20. LesBrass

    Do They Fit? Tick List?

    ...to get their sizing right! I've tried double socks, ultra thin socks, wool socks, vaseline and softners and no vaseline and no softners, I have engo patches, talc and lacing techniques... I've given it all a good try :D What I've discovered is that for me I need a wide fit shoe and so far...

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