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May 18, 2011
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My feet sweat like mad tried everything. It causes incredible pain after walking any distance even after changing socks loads.

I've tried synthetic and natural socks and find that socks with a good wool content plus a synthtic wicking material is best for me but i can't get footware that helps. Had karrimor breathable trainers but they were not good for me, Now got some regatta breathable boots which are great but my feet are still on fire.

I need something preferably waterproof and extremely breathable.

To give and indication of how hot my feet get i can walk in snow and not feel the cold at all. Not trying to sound hardcore but thats the way it is.

If anyone could recommend something i'd be in your debt.
 

comeonbabylightmyfire

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Sep 3, 2010
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I feel your pain. I find that leather-lined footwear is the way to go. Any form of technical or man-made lining makes your socks rotten with funk after a full day. Coolmax socks are pretty good.
 

pastymuncher

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Apr 21, 2010
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While I would say barefoot, it's not everyones cup of tea, why not use sandals (without socks obviously). Ecco make some really comfy ones with a decent sole for grip etc. Definitely not as cold as people think.
 
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I have merrile sandals they are good and in the hot outback dont wear anything else except my alt berg jungle boots but that is when on duty. Is it just the heat or the sweating that bothers you. I use a good medicated talc for my feet as can't stand the sweat rash if not. Plus use on other "Wet" areas. Again wool and cotton mix socks should help. I have a set of Brasher waterproof but breathable boots make my feet sweat rather just get wet feet and then just dry and talc at end of the day. Worked in the 80's when you never had gor tex lined boots can't see why it cant work now.

Just my 2p worth
 

Teepee

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Jan 15, 2010
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Anti-perspirant spray will help control sweating too, works for me along with talc, leather boots with a wicking liner and spare socks.
 

bigbeewee

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Dec 18, 2010
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It sound like you may have hyper-hydrosis (Excessive sweating)

Its not uncommon, you can get industrial strength anti perspirant which may help

May be worth popping in to see your GP for a bit of advice.

Google it and see what you reckon

Toodlepip
 

Bigfoot

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Jul 10, 2010
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Do you have the same problems when wearing leather boots/shoes? I find that some so-called breathable synthetic boots just make my feet hot and their waterproofness eventually packs in as the linings give out.
 

R.Lewis

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Aug 23, 2009
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You can get very good treatments for excess sweating, hyper-hydrosis as stated above. Drisol is one brand another is Anhydrol Forte, both available from pharmacist counters or the net. I use Anhydrol Forte and it is excellent stuff, totally stops the heavy sweating after a couple of days worth of application. In fact three times a week is enough to not need conventional antiperspirant. Bottle lasts well too..
 

themoth

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Jul 29, 2011
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there's this treatment called Onox, really good for absorbing excess moisture and it removes dead skin to impede the growth of athlete's foot and warts.or you could just buy some good adidas high tops and not need the onox at all. i think they have it in farmacies, but i don't know. i bought it when i was in greece, and it was very good.
 
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Apr 8, 2009
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Aku have a fabric called Air8000 which they use on their boots. Its supposedly over 11 times more breathable than other boot fabrics (e.g. cordura)- if you believe their marketing. Nice boots too. Of course- if you opt for a membrane as well, then any benefits of more breathable fabric are cancelled out. The boots aren't cheap, but good. e.g. these thin soled beauties:

http://www.rvops.co.uk/aku-ns-564-navy-seal-desert-s-2569.html

On issue to our SF at the moment.
 

rik_uk3

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Jun 10, 2006
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Lot of people on the TGO Challenge did this long hike wearing crocs. Certainly assault shoes would seem a better option over boots for you.
 

Rabbitsmacker

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Nov 23, 2008
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You can get very good treatments for excess sweating, hyper-hydrosis as stated above. Drisol is one brand another is Anhydrol Forte, both available from pharmacist counters or the net. I use Anhydrol Forte and it is excellent stuff, totally stops the heavy sweating after a couple of days worth of application. In fact three times a week is enough to not need conventional antiperspirant. Bottle lasts well too..
+1 for this brand, I've suffered heavy sweating all my life, and it's knocked my confidence back, discovered this product and it hs changed my life. Follow the instructions, don't over apply or it's sore, and see the results. No sweating, no smells, brilliant, and can be used on hands and feet. I've had the current bottle for a year! Cost£7 quid! Bargain, think of all the money saved on shirts and sprays,and improved quality of life. As for boots, you need leather boots with no technical lining, standard army type, jungle type, or walking boots with no lining.
 
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widu13

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Feb 9, 2008
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Lot of people on the TGO Challenge did this long hike wearing crocs. Certainly assault shoes would seem a better option over boots for you.

I thought crocs were the evening choice of shoe?

I can think of several times I've worn crocs and they have been pierced by sticks or stones. I certainly wouldn't wear them for anything more that a mile out of choice.
 

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