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American - planning 1st time Camino
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept 2025
Hi I'm trying to figure out the right sock for me. I am 47 with diabetes and overweight. I have a wide width foot, and do tend to get blisters.
It was recommended to wear compression socks from merino wool for extended walking like this. I was going to wear the knee length ones, to support my calves as well & not just the crew length ones ( even though I'll be wearing low top trail shoes)
I narrowed it down to the brand Smartwool because they have high reviews for quality. They are expensive at about $40 a pair.
They have different levels of cushion ( targeted, light, full, extra & maximum) - in that order from least to most cushioning. It seems like the more cushion they have the warmer they are & the top two levels are listed as ski socks for this reason.
Which level is best to maximize cushion (to help with circulation, walking fatigue & blisters) while at the same time being cool enough to wear in mid- May?
Also I'm wondering if I should still weari te ultralight silk socks liners underneath?
Because the socks are so expensive, I can't buy one of every type to try them out.
I plan on the following set-up for comfort, pain management & blister prevention:
Trail shoes that are 1 size up, extra-wide ( I found a pair that are 2E), superfeet orthopedic cushion insoles, ultralight silk socks liners, & cushioned Smartwool compression socks.
I really want to be sure I'm comfortable & not in pain. But is this a good set-up or too much? I will have open toed hiking sandals as my back- up for the Alberges.
It was recommended to wear compression socks from merino wool for extended walking like this. I was going to wear the knee length ones, to support my calves as well & not just the crew length ones ( even though I'll be wearing low top trail shoes)
I narrowed it down to the brand Smartwool because they have high reviews for quality. They are expensive at about $40 a pair.
They have different levels of cushion ( targeted, light, full, extra & maximum) - in that order from least to most cushioning. It seems like the more cushion they have the warmer they are & the top two levels are listed as ski socks for this reason.
Which level is best to maximize cushion (to help with circulation, walking fatigue & blisters) while at the same time being cool enough to wear in mid- May?
Also I'm wondering if I should still weari te ultralight silk socks liners underneath?
Because the socks are so expensive, I can't buy one of every type to try them out.
I plan on the following set-up for comfort, pain management & blister prevention:
Trail shoes that are 1 size up, extra-wide ( I found a pair that are 2E), superfeet orthopedic cushion insoles, ultralight silk socks liners, & cushioned Smartwool compression socks.
I really want to be sure I'm comfortable & not in pain. But is this a good set-up or too much? I will have open toed hiking sandals as my back- up for the Alberges.