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  1. BombayBill

    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    So just some random thoughts as I begin the descent into madness obsessing about the next Camino. For 4 years I walked in Lone Peaks. I bought the current version every year before leaving on Camino and , upon returning, retired them to town duty for the remainder of their life. After 600-1000k...
  2. A

    Footwear for Walking the Camino de Santiago French Route

    Camino de Santiago French route, how much of the walking surface is asphalt/concrete or other surface? Reason for question is footwear, I’m bring trail runner, great tread won’t wear, but they are very noisy walking on hard surface and the clicking drive me nuts. So I want to bring a second...
  3. F

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    The Merrell Flex fit fine on the store carpet but at home, when I walked on the hardwoods, not so great. The arch on one shoe seemed pushing up on the outside. Also, I saw there is only one width in this model which seems strange given all I've read here about feet getting wider. When I push...
  4. dutchwalkagain

    Do my feet change size as I age? Hiking boot sizing question

    So I've always had the same size hiking boots/shoes(Keen ) but during last weeks 4 day practice thru hike, it felt like my boots were too tight. Last Camino was 4 years ago and they worked great. Is it possible that due to age or so, my feet got a bit bigger and so I need to increase my hiking...
  5. Yoah

    Buying shoes in (or around) Santiago

    Hi everyone, The short version: Does anyone know where (if) I can buy Altras in or around Santiago? The slightly longer version: I'll be finishing the Via de la Plata soon and am planning to walk the Frances straight after. I've been wearing the same pair of shoes since starting my walk, and...
  6. Chris RJ

    Altra Provision 6

    I received an email announcing a new shoe, the Provision 6. Does anyone know if this is a potential alternative to the Lone Peak trail runner family? There is very little info on Altra’s website. thanks
  7. Chris RJ

    Lone Peak 5 (Wide)

    Altra Lone Pak 5 Wides don’t seem to be available in the UK, nor the Altra Olympus I have just tried the 5s against the 5 Wides and there is a significant difference. The Wides, which I had sent from the US are, unsurprisingly wider! They are similar to the 4s I walked the Frances in 2 years...
  8. U20C_Katherine

    Compeed vs hikers wool or both?

    Until coming to these forums, I had no idea what compeed or hikers wool are… now I do, but I’m still confused… I don’t know if they address the same problem or different problems… should get either or … or both? If both - when to use which? Anything else I should know about foot care? At the end...
  9. Traveller44

    Foot help in Astorga

    Just left this clinic. I was a walk (hobble) in and Ms Gonzalez tended to me in 20 minutes . I had expected a much longer wait so this was a pleasant surprise. 2 minutes from the Cathedral.
  10. A

    Running shoes, not trail runners

    Planning to walk the France, 35 - 40, would love to walk in running shoes. Have tried trail runners and I don’t enjoy the treading. Can anyone recommend a running shoe with a tread that lasted the entire 800 kil?
  11. JillGat

    Chaco Odyssey Sandals?

    I love my basic Chaco sandals.. have walked hundreds of miles in them (getting them re-strapped or re-soled when necessary). Chaco makes a closed toe sandal call the Odyssey. I like the concept, but they seem kind of lightweight to me. I'm just wondering if anyone here has walked any distance...
  12. Luv2Lindy

    Help - possibly need new shoes

    Doing the Camino Fances was a spontaneous decision so I didn’t have time to break in shoes. I bought a pair I got them a half size big and they fit well overall but are are now causing pain (I have a slight tailor bunion). There is hard plastic on that part of the shoe so I’m not sure it will...
  13. B

    "Toe Socks"

    Today is my 29th day on the Camino Frances, loving it all the way. A few years ago on the Appalachian Trail in eastern U.S. I discovered the wondrous world of toe socks. The brand I use is Ingingi. I'm not a gear tester and have no interest in the company. But as a 65 year-old chubby guy, I...
  14. CalgaryLynn

    Sharing my visit to a podiatrist (orthotics)

    I thought I would share the particulars of my recent visit with a podiatrist. I am new to this walking long distances repetitively and thought a podiatrist might have some insight for me. I walked on Friday for 8 miles during my training and came home with a big blister on my little toe to...
  15. SkyDancer

    Toe Needs your help

    Hi, I recently started my training walks for my September Camino. 😄 On Saturday I walked for two hours and the only problem I had was my second toe (which is smaller than my big toe) the nail was quite tender. And today after an hour and a half walking again it was tender. After trying many...
  16. C

    New Balance 574

    Hello Fellow Pilgrims, Planning on doing the Camino in August, so need to get my walking shoes sorted soon. I definitely prefer a trail runner above a hiking boot and have read many posts saying that New Balance runners are great for the camino. Is that what people are talking about when they...
  17. D

    Blisters, Red toe, toenail loss

    Rookie Mistake: WARNING: Photos of Ugly Toes Ahead Brought my Solomon trail runners that I’ve been walking in for the last year. Easily walk 10Km+ and never have a single issue with my toes or feet. They are not a 1/2 size bigger than normal. I started with these and thin Injinji socks with...
  18. E

    What's Your Go-To CF Shoe?

    Hey all! Very happy to have found this forum 😊 I'm planning on doing my first Camino next summer, but am in need of a new pair of hiking shoes so am starting to think ahead about which brands & styles I might want to try out. I'd love to hear about some of the footwear that all of you...
  19. uncletim

    trail runners with wider toe box

    I know shoes are very personal, just looking for more ideas on what to try. my feet are wide in the front. Since I have a small issue with insertional achilles tendonitis recently, a larger heel to toe drop seems helpful. Altra is out for now, and Topo has 5mm drop. looking for something...
  20. L

    Distinguishing “Normal Pain” from Potential Injury

    Hi all! I am five days into my first Camino. I did not train (but am in my 30s and in decent shape — can easily walk or hike 15 km and run 8 km). However, my feet — especially my right one — are very sore after a day of doing 20-30 km on the Camino. It’s generalized pain — outside, arch...

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