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Re: [at-l] A question . . .

>Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 19:35:11
>To: Jason Johnson <johnsojd@UMDNJ.EDU>
>From: dean@rcderry.mv.com
>Subject: Re: [at-l] A question . . .
>
>  Hello Jason,
>     This is Washington Stick... I have experienced the same painful
soreness on the balls of my feet. Althought I have never been able to
completely predict or eliminate this problem I have been able to get it
under control. First I use Sorbothane inserts for my boots. Then I wear
Thor-lo socks or any good quality sock. I found that if I eliminate any
natural fiber like wool or cotton it seems to work the best for me. The
Sorbothane inserts are expensive but they last a long time and work great...
again for me. This combination has been working for me in several different
boots. Hope this helps.
>
>   Washington Stick
>    
>
>At 11:29 AM 3/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I think this has been covered before (but what hasn't).  I went on an 
>>overnighter this weekend and noticed that the bottom of my feet got kind 
>>of sore (across the balls of my feet).  This happened to me on my hike in 
>>'93 and does somewhat after I run now.  Is this plantar fasciatis?  Or is 
>>it just not enough cushioning in the insole of the boot?  They are still 
>>a little sensitive now.  Any thoughts?  
>>
>>Also, was there a general consensus reached on the "best" hiking socks?  
>>I seem to remember most people recommending either the Thor-lo socks or 
>>the Smartwool socks.  Would a thicker sock help the foot problem?  I know 
>>the socks I use now (regular Wigwam wool socks) are not very good (i.e. 
>>don't fit very well) and would like to try some others.  
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any input.  Feel free to reply to me personally to 
>>cut down on repetition on the list. 
>>
>>Jason
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