[pct-l] Re: "Delicate Princess Foot Syndrome"

[elisenme2 at gmail.com (Carl & Judy Rush)]

The very best way to prevent blisters is to where sock liners under your
socks. Nothing works better to prevent blisters.
Carl

 On 9/24/05, John Vonhof <johnvonhof@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Some of you may recall a thread of several weeks ago that dealt with
> Maggie's problem with her "Delicate Princess Foot Syndrome." I cut and
> pasted all the emails into a document so I could read them on a recent
> trip.
> There were a lot of very good and thoughtful comments and suggestions.
> Here
> are my observations:
>
> > Maggie wrote: I have been backpacking for 6 years now. The longest I
> have been
> on the trail is all of 4 days. I have yet to make it thru a trip without
> mangling my feet.
>
> 1. Nowhere was any mention made of socks. The thickness of socks, whether
> they are too thick for the shoes/boots, or too thin plays a role in how
> out
> footwear fits.
> 2. Custom insoles/orthotics are a great suggestion and one I endorse.
> 3. I'd also suggest a gait analysis and foot evaluation by a sports
> podiatrist.
> 4. A good suggestion was made to try different lacing techniques.
> 5. If there are problems with blisters on the heels, try different
> insoles,
> being careful to watch for how they might change the fit. Some insole
> coverings are better than others.
> 6. Ergo patches (http://www.goengo.com) can be tried to reduce friction on
> heels and the sides of the foot. These patches go on the shoe or insole,
> not
> on your skin.
> 7. If using a lubricant, try changing to powders. Some people's skin get
> to
> soft and sensitive. Zeasorb is a great powder.
> 8. As someone suggested, toe socks (http://www.injinji.com) are great for
> folks prone to toe blisters or with overlapping toes.
> 9. Custom made shoes may also be worth having made. Someone suggested
> http://www.randymerrell.com. Another source that has been around for years
> is the Hersey Custom Shoe Company, http://www.herseycustomshoe.com/. They
> even have hiking shoes.
>
> Lots on input was given and there should be enough content to find a few
> ideas that will help. So, good luck Maggie!
>
> John Vonhof
> Fixing Your Feet Ezine at: http://www.vonhof.typepad.com/fixingyourfeet
> Happy Feet blog: http://www.vonhof.typepad.com/happy_feet/
> http://www.footworkpub.com
> Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes, 3rd edition
>
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