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Foot care on the Camino
Blisters, hot spots, sock strategy, and when to rest — keeping your feet on the trail.
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Blister prevention
A day-by-day blister prevention routine for the Camino Francés, with sock-system comparison and a 12-week break-in plan. Start with day 1 below.
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Blister treatment on the trail
Mid-stage Camino blister care, step by step: pop or leave, dress with what you carry, name the Spanish pharmacy products. Start the protocol now.
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Sock strategy
The 3-pair sock kit, rotation routine, and material trade-offs first-time Camino Francés pilgrims need. Start here before you book the flight.
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When to take a rest day
Rest or keep walking the Camino? Use a two-minute go/no-go check to tell soreness from injury and replan your stages. Read it before your next day.
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Hot spots: catching blisters early
A pilgrim's two-minute hot spot protocol for the Camino: spot it, stop it, and walk on without losing the stage. Read before your next walking day.
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