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<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I made
it all the way from Pamplona to Santiago without a single
blister.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
attribute my success to broken in hiking boots, combined with old
medieval tradition of sock rotation.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>For
hiking during the day, I used sockliners combined with medium weight hiking
socks.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Each
day, promptly, upon arriving at my end destination I kicked off my boots and
changed into lightweight socks and TEVAs.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
crucial factor is keeping your feet as dry as possible at all
times.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Sock
liners wick away moisture from your feet.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Changing to TEVAs for the evening allows your boots to air out for a
longer period of time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If all
else fails, sacrifice a chicken to Ogou Balanjo. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=591594321-06022003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Richard</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Road to Santiago
Pilgrimage [mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Melissa
Starr<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 06, 2003 4:26 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU<BR><B>Subject:</B> Foot Care<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<P>I would appreciate any input on care of the feet from those who have walked
the Camino--especially pertaining to prevention. Beyond simply
choosing shoes that fit properly, what else is considered
necessary? Have any of you successfully avoided blisters, and if so,
what preventive measure(s) do you attribute it to?</P>
<P>Athletic shoes or boots? Have any of you tried both?</P>
<P>Thanks,</P>
<P>Melissa</P>
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