Fixing your feet

[André Normann]

Hi!

Not sure if this has been posted here before?

But found this site about foot care and blister prevention I wanted to share

Foot Care Articles

Foot Care Articles Using Fixing Your Feet Steps to Happy Feet 10 steps to happy feet. Prevention Tips A page of foot care prevention tips Treatment Tips A page of treatment tips for good foot care Footwear Fit A page about the importance of good footwear fit Foot Care 101 An article on foot...

www.fixingyourfeet.com

 

[SeñorJacques]

Hi!

Not sure if this has been posted here before?

But found this site about foot care and blister prevention I wanted to share

Foot Care Articles

Foot Care Articles Using Fixing Your Feet Steps to Happy Feet 10 steps to happy feet. Prevention Tips A page of foot care prevention tips Treatment Tips A page of treatment tips for good foot care Footwear Fit A page about the importance of good footwear fit Foot Care 101 An article on foot...

www.fixingyourfeet.com

New to me! Adding it to my ever-expanding bookmark folder of shoe/foot care-related resources.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[André Normann]

It has loads of great information! Glad you found it

 

[JerryStroebele]

Also, the book “Fixing your Feet . . .” By Jon Vonhof. $25 for new 7th edition at REI and elsewhere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for new to and veteran pilgrims. Buen Camino

 

[YoYoTom]

I agree that the book, Fixing Your Feet is a great resource. Also, check out a new insole product, InStryde - it’s a game-changer for comfort and support.

 

[Jopoke]

Hi!

Not sure if this has been posted here before?

But found this site about foot care and blister prevention I wanted to share

Foot Care Articles

Foot Care Articles Using Fixing Your Feet Steps to Happy Feet 10 steps to happy feet. Prevention Tips A page of foot care prevention tips Treatment Tips A page of treatment tips for good foot care Footwear Fit A page about the importance of good footwear fit Foot Care 101 An article on foot...

www.fixingyourfeet.com

I suffer with blisters on every Camino regardless of all my foot care, shoes and socks. As in the article I use Kinesio-Tex when I feel the pain coming in. On the tender points of the fatty toes and around the bottom of the heels i now use the tape before it starts feeling tender. Great tape

 

[JerryStroebele]

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

 

[dougfitz]

Hi!

Not sure if this has been posted here before?

But found this site about foot care and blister prevention I wanted to share

Foot Care Articles

Foot Care Articles Using Fixing Your Feet Steps to Happy Feet 10 steps to happy feet. Prevention Tips A page of foot care prevention tips Treatment Tips A page of treatment tips for good foot care Footwear Fit A page about the importance of good footwear fit Foot Care 101 An article on foot...

www.fixingyourfeet.com

Whether it has or not, it is a great resource. John Vonhof's work is classic. Another great resource is the advice from Rebecca Rushton at https://www.blister-prevention.com/.

 

[trecile]

As in the article I use Kinesio-Tex when I feel the pain coming in. On the tender points of the fatty toes and around the bottom of the heels i now use the tape before it starts feeling tender.

Even though I only had one tiny toe blister on my first Camino, after I discovered Omnifix tape during my second walk I have been applying it to my known blister prone areas every morning. I consider it a sort of insurance policy against blisters, and it works better if I use it, than if I leave it in my pack waiting for a problem.

 

[André Normann]

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

No i have not, will check that out! Thanks and Buen Camino

 

[sinein]

Thanks Andre! Just getting some hot spots the week before I go on camino so very timely - a great source of effective practical advice

 

[LeslieC]

My wife and I discovered John Vonhof's book recently and were amazed how much we enjoyed and learned from it. Definitely look into Engo patches to reduce friction (remember: they go on your shoes, not on you ).
I've also been experimenting with socks after reading the book and have become very fond of Wrightsocks. They're double-layer and also reduce friction. My favourites are the ones with a merino outer layer; they do some with a Camino scallop but I find my feet get too hot in them (recycled plastic outer).

 

[David with new Kit!]

Even though I only had one tiny toe blister on my first Camino, after I discovered Omnifix tape during my second walk I have been applying it to my known blister prone areas every morning. I consider it a sort of insurance policy against blisters, and it works better if I use it, than if I leave it in my pack waiting for a problem.

We have always used it since you recommended it to us in 2022 (when we had foot issues). We also put ours on every morning and not wait until we feel problems coming on - great stuff.

 

[Sirage]

after I discovered Omnifix tape

Excellent advice - I discovered it about midnight during one of my long walks 25 years ago and have been using it ever since. A doctor who was strapping his feet brought it to may attention, and I learnt it was / is used in huge quantities by surgeons. And now also by some distance walkers.

It also goes by other brand names and is readily available in Spain.