Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here. |
---|
I used 1000 mile fusion socks the CF last fall and only had 1 tiny blister. But it is an indiidual thing.I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
@david townsend this offer appears to be for US residents only. I am sure that might help some people, but the OP is from the UK.Darline,
thorlo.com has a cool promotion right now that allows you to get the socks of your choice for free as long as you pay the shipping. it gives you a chance to try out their socks. I actually found them quite comfortable and well made. they have lots of different styles. wool and synthetics are used. all you do is go to the website and choose the 'FREE socks" button. It will ask you a bunch of questions to figure out how best they can help you.
dave
My injinji are fine; it is the outer Ice Breakers that seem to have shrunk. But for some reason I am finding fault with EVERY outer sock after about a week of wearing and only cold water and no dryer involved. One would think that having 43 Camino days behind me with no blisters, I could keep on doing what I did, but it just doesn't seem to be working anymore.Injini toesocks cant go in the dryer. If a normal sock shrinks a little, no real harm done, but if the toe sections of a toesock shrink, you can probably throw them away.
Luckily they dry very very quickly without a dryer.
At first I used a liner with something I can not remember, it gave me a blister at the 3rd day after a long walk, even thought I took my feet out during the mid day and soaked in cold water and etc. I started to use Injiji as a liner on the morning of the 4th day, it got too hot in the afternoon, so I took out the out layer. Ever since for the rest of the Camino , I only used Injiji. I brought two pairs, one started to get a hole after 1/3 of the distance, I kept using it anyway till half way, and then started the 2nd pair. I walked to Finnisterra and Muxia. No blister ever after using Injii. It was in the summer June to July, so it was very hot. I did not take the regular weight, it was the thin Injiji, because I was thinking about using it as a liner.If I knew I would use it alone, I would bring the regular, it is thicker and more durable. And I wear a pair of Keen, one size larger than my regular shoe.I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
100miles socks in two layers with blister garantee. But there are different kinds, some thin and some thicker. I walk with them every day all the year, the thicker in winter and thinner in summer. First time I tried them on the camino I went from Sevilla to Arzua without a blister. Got one the last day into Santiago! They are not more expensive than other socks bought in sportshops.
At first I used a liner with something I can not remember, it gave me a blister at the 3rd day after a long walk, even thought I took my feet out during the mid day and soaked in cold water and etc. I started to use Injiji as a liner on the morning of the 4th day, it got too hot in the afternoon, so I took out the out layer. Ever since for the rest of the Camino , I only used Injiji. I brought two pairs, one started to get a hole after 1/3 of the distance, I kept using it anyway till half way, and then started the 2nd pair. I walked to Finnisterra and Muxia. No blister ever after using Injii. It was in the summer June to July, so it was very hot. I did not take the regular weight, it was the thin Injiji, because I was thinking about using it as a liner.If I knew I would use it alone, I would bring the regular, it is thicker and more durable. And I wear a pair of Keen, one size larger than my regular shoe.
Were these relatively new when you started? It doesn't seem like they lasted very long at all if that were already holey half way to Santiago.I brought the thin and regular injini with me. 2 pairs of each. It was so hot, i found the regulars to be too thick, but your right, they were probably more durable. The thin onces are so nice and cool.
I used two pairs of this injinji's all the way toFinisterre. First pair lasted about half way, with hooes in 'm. Second pair got the holes from SdC to Finisterre.
Still though, even with holes, i loved 'm. Gave me no blisters at all. I just used sportstape to patch the hole
Each has his therory and each has different feet that will respond differently... but, for me it was four things: 1) Merino wood socks; 2) good Salomon hiking boots, with a running last (super comfortable); 3) tight boots, so no rubbing goes on during walk - you'll get used to it; 4) at lunch time (half way into the day), take off boots and socks, air feet, then put on a fresh pair of socks. Tighten everything up.I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
Dan , I only wear icebreaker merino wool socks . And these socks are great for me . But so many people , so many opinions. And also retighten the laces a few times as you said .Each has his therory and each has different feet that will respond differently... but, for me it was four things: 1) Merino wood socks; 2) good Salomon hiking boots, with a running last (super comfortable); 3) tight boots, so no rubbing goes on during walk - you'll get used to it; 4) at lunch time (half way into the day), take off boots and socks, air feet, then put on a fresh pair of socks. Tighten everything up.
After a few miles, morning and afternoon, retighthen the laces, as they tend to loose up a bit. People usually do the opposite thinking the boots are too tight and that the blisters will come, but it is when the boots are loose that this happens.
Enjoy le Chemin!
Dan
Those are the socks I wear too... and that was "Merino wool socks", and not "wood" ..LOL typo on my part!!Dan , I only wear icebreaker merino wool socks . And these socks are great for me . But so many people , so many opinions. And also retighten the laces a few times as you said .
I used a 1000 mile sock that I ordered from Amazon blister free guarantee used two different kinds and I had no blisters I did 280 miles had an injury that slowed me down. Drink lots of water important part of getting no blisters! Be ready for a great experience!I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
Honestly, nobody can advise what is best for you. You have to find that out yourself. What we can do is say what worked for us and maybe one of these options will work great for you as well.
For me, wool, doublesocking, 1000 mile socks ect did not work. I ended up in blister heaven with those things.
I found my true sock love in the (injinji) coolmax toesocks.
I swear by Darn Tough socks and well citing boots.. I never wear two layers of socks.I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
horlo.com has a cool promotion right now that allows you to get the socks of your choice for free as long as you pay the shipping. it gives you a chance to try out their socks. I actually found them quite comfortable and well made. they have lots of different styles. wool and synthetics are used. all you do is go to the website and choose the 'FREE socks" button. It will ask you a bunch of questions to figure out how best they can help you.
Just bought these last weekend and have been trying them locally. Super light, double layer, but perhaps not quite high enough depending on the shoe you are wearing. But, if like me, you have difficulty with thick socks, this may be your solution.Try Wright Socks Cool Mesh II.
I used the two layer 1000 mile socks. They were the first once to give me blisters. I should have done something with that "no blisters" garantee. If only to see what their reaction would be.
If, at that time, i was wearing other socks, i would probably still have had blisters, so yes.I have to believe that most blisters are caused by ill fitting boots rather than ill fitting socks, and I've always wondered how that company can make such a guarantee. No matter how perfect, how moisture-wicking your fancy sock, if the boots are too small or too big you will get blisters, don't you think?
I have a slightly different view, which is that socks alone cannot compensate if your footwear doesn't fit properly, but they can help if you know how.No matter how perfect, how moisture-wicking your fancy sock, if the boots are too small or too big you will get blisters, don't you think?
I will be walking the camino again in July 2015 SJPP to Pamploma stage.
Can anyone recommend the best socks for me. Last camino my feet held up without any blisters for the first 150 kilometres then I had very bad blisters to contend with. Oh and they are painful
I also do think that there is a perfect combination of the two possible. You just have to find it.
I strongly recommend the Spanish 'Lurbel' trail running/hiking socks. I got them last year in a great little shop in Leon. They are pricey, but well worth the money. I'll be buying more when I return this year!
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?