UKH

Hi I'm new to the forum so please forgive me if this topic has been covered (many times). I have recently returned to walking and i have found i hit a wall with foot pain on the balls of my feet about 25 miles in, does anyone have advice on how to avoid this ?

Stop at 24 miles? 😜

What are the relevant facts?

What is your age, height, and weight? Gender?

Was your previous furthest walk 2 miles? So then have you gradually increased the distance walked, or have you gone from 2 miles to 25 miles in a week?

Does your job involve standing up all day long?

Have you looked at changing the lacing of your boots, as it is possible that you are not getting sufficient blood to the foot, or blood drainage?

If I'm doing a big walk, I always use new socks and change them once or twice. As mentioned lacing can be crucial 

And now he's understanding a bit more about the forum he's joined

yes, yes i have

49 years old 14 stone 5 11 and i have gradually built up to the distance regularly do 10-20 miles but i seem to hit the wall at 25 miles. I am using trail shoes two different pairs salomon speedcross5 and la Sportiva ultra raptor and i do change socks at the half way point 

Only doing my duty and setting expectations! Lol

Not surprised that you hurt walking a longer distance in the Speedcross. Good for running, but  I would have something a bit stiffer for walking. Do you run in these shoes comfortably?

Changing sock seems excessive unless very wet.