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

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Hey Carl
I'm going to try that one.

This year I took 4-6 mile walks and day hikes a couple times a week.  I
live next to the PCT, so, starting late March I did two and three day hikes
on Section A and a little B.  I took days of rest in between.  I got my
first blister at White Pass in Washington, and only because I jogged a
couple hours with wet, soaked, prune-skin feet.  
Last year I was off the trail 47 days (one to ten at a time) with with
heal, blister, foot, toe, shin, stress fracture and tendon problems.  This
year none.
Oh, sock liners and a blister bandage helped ease the blister that i did
get.

Warner Springs Monty


> [Original Message]
> From: Carl & Judy Rush <elisenme2@gmail.com>
> To: John Vonhof <johnvonhof@comcast.net>
> Cc: PCT list <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 9/24/2005 10:48:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Re: "Delicate Princess Foot Syndrome"
>
> 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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