Which Gehwol?
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I use the extra in the mornings for anti blister, and the refreshing balm when I stop at the end of the day
Mole
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I used one tube a few years ago, but apart from the smell and nice feeling, didn't feel it did anything amazing more than vaseline
If my feet are not in "trail condition" or it's likely to be wet, I rub vaseline into the drier/harder parts of my feet and between the toes. More recently, Vicks ( or a cheap supermarket copy) as recommended somewhere. It's just vaseline with menthol really.
If my feet are not in "trail condition" or it's likely to be wet, I rub vaseline into the drier/harder parts of my feet and between the toes. More recently, Vicks ( or a cheap supermarket copy) as recommended somewhere. It's just vaseline with menthol really.
TinTin
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Is it just a lubricant then?
I'm testing out different socks and footwear on 10-15 mile fast hikes (pushing along at 3.5-4 MPH) on Land Rover tracks. My feet get pretty hot doing this for three or four hours with no break. We all say all footwear is a compromise and I had come to the conclusion that one particular setup (non-GTX trail shoes) was my favorite and then the weekend before last, 2 miles from home the heavens opened and I got drenched, not really a problem as I'd be home in half an hour but ... my feet that had been feeling fine very quickly got hot spots on the ball of my feet and very sore. They felt like if I had 6 miles to do I'd be getting blisters. If I'm going to settle on those shoes I'm going to need to do something for when this happens and that is why I started thinking about Gehwol.
Mole
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I do it in the morning when feet are nice n dry and absorb it better.
I only get a hot spot or blister in one place on my feet - centre forefoot pad. ( It used to be bad years ago until I worked out how to manage wet feet better) . It's only occasionally a problem these days if I hit hard trails or roads early on in a trip. I tend to pre-empt it on long trips by putting a small compeed there for a few days, then it seems to sort itself out.
Later in a trip heel edges n pads can get sore if they get wet a lot, but the vaseline seems to help a lot.
Mole
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Yes LRTs n Roads are worse on the ball's!
See previous post...
I guess a lubricant, but also makes pads more supple and waterproofs them somewhat?
edh
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SteG
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"and external genital and external anal itching". Apparently
sounds what I've been looking for.
EM-Chiseller
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In the tradition of off topic... I've said it before elsewhere...
Gurney Goo for the win
Gurney Goo for the win
Lanacane gel for anti chafing. Stops friction. Never tried it on feet but if friction is the cause it might work. Just a suggestion
Clare
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Gehwol 75ml Foot Cream, Strengthens Skin to Prevent Blisters https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000KOQ85M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xZsKFbZ4YZTRA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
to answer the original question about Gehwol, it’s this one that has the water resistant protective qualities. The one with blue and white pacKagîg is just a moisturiser.
I’m a little surprised at Ed’s report because I would have expected the carrier to be much more important than the smell. It’s the viscosity of the cream that stops it being rubbed off I to your sock and the « whatever « quality (not sure how to describe) that makes it water resistant, it’s most important quality. I think it’s excellent stuff and quite unlike the many other potions and lotions in my cupboard which are beauty carriers
to answer the original question about Gehwol, it’s this one that has the water resistant protective qualities. The one with blue and white pacKagîg is just a moisturiser.
I’m a little surprised at Ed’s report because I would have expected the carrier to be much more important than the smell. It’s the viscosity of the cream that stops it being rubbed off I to your sock and the « whatever « quality (not sure how to describe) that makes it water resistant, it’s most important quality. I think it’s excellent stuff and quite unlike the many other potions and lotions in my cupboard which are beauty carriers
TinTin
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Thanks @Clare I've ordered some to give it a go.Gehwol 75ml Foot Cream, Strengthens Skin to Prevent Blisters https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000KOQ85M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xZsKFbZ4YZTRA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
to answer the original question about Gehwol, it’s this one that has the water resistant protective qualities. The one with blue and white pacKagîg is just a moisturiser.
I’m a little surprised at Ed’s report because I would have expected the carrier to be much more important than the smell. It’s the viscosity of the cream that stops it being rubbed off I to your sock and the « whatever « quality (not sure how to describe) that makes it water resistant, it’s most important quality. I think it’s excellent stuff and quite unlike the many other potions and lotions in my cupboard which are beauty carriers
Teepee
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The Gewohl extra is much better ime than the normal gewohl.
Like many, my feet could make a Rat run away in disgust but using the extra makes them smell of Gewohl instead of the sweaty death stench for a few days. Seems to help with skin condition too.
I forgot my Chamois cream a few weeks ago and used the Gewohl instead...didnt work as well.
Like many, my feet could make a Rat run away in disgust but using the extra makes them smell of Gewohl instead of the sweaty death stench for a few days. Seems to help with skin condition too.
I forgot my Chamois cream a few weeks ago and used the Gewohl instead...didnt work as well.
edh
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I usually start out with some OK cream (made it myself) but when that runs out I use whatever I can find....generally delightfully fragranced body lotions from 3rd rate Otels
Mole
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Those cheapo hotel lotions will be far worse than a bit of petroleum jelly.I usually start out with some OK cream (made it myself) but when that runs out I use whatever I can find....generally delightfully fragranced body lotions from 3rd rate Otels
Full of all sorts of chemicals (parabens like some of Gehwohls range) and easily absorbed by design.