[pct-l] Foot expansion vs. foot protection

[Pamela McCullough]

You are the first person to talk about the great Leokotape.  I thru hikes the AT in 2012, and it saved me. I have meta tarsel problems, and I wrapped my feet all the time, and this tape was the only one that would stay on when one sweats a lot, I left it on for a week often.  

Also, on the foot wear point, I switched from boots to trail shoes, and got a stress fracture in my foot and got sidelined for almost three weeks. Went back to boots and Leuko tape (doc said it would take three months to heal) and finished my hike.  Happy trails! Pamela

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On Feb 2, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Douglas Tow <douglastow at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning!
> 
> 1.  Unless you hike 10-20 miles every day with a pack on your back, you
> will not be able to predict exactly what will happen to your feet on the
> trail.  I can state with some confidence that most hikers experience some
> sort of problems with their feet, some of which solve themselves as the
> feet adapt to the punishment they are taking.  Some problems are "treated
> while walking" while some require some time off the trail for healing.
> Shoe changes, different socks or liner socks, all occur with regularity in
> an attempt to figure it all out.
> 
> 2.  Even if your feet don't expand, lengthen, etc., consider sizing up a
> size from your normal size.  Long downhill segments will push your toes
> forward even with good shoe tightening beforehand (don't we all remember
> the fun we had when we forgot to do this).  When the toes get jammed,
> bruising, black toes, and toenail loss can occur, not to mention the ache.
> 
> 3.  You are preparing for a 5-month trek.  Your best planning should
> include 4-7 day shakedown hikes to put your gear to the test, including
> your shoes.  I guarantee that your eyes will be opened, and that changes
> will result.
> 
> 3.  I am a devoted fan of Leukotape when foot taping is needed
> prophylactically or to cover red spots or blisters.  I have found it better
> than any other product, as it sticks tenaciously and doesn't ruck when you
> pull your socks or shoes on.  It's the first item on my gear checklist.
> 
> Chipmunk
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