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  1. MesaWalker

    Walking with Wet Feet: Debunking the Myths

    For my entire life, until this past fall, I thought walking with wet feet was something to be avoided at all costs. Wet feet equates to blisters, being miserable, ruining your shoes or boots, and generally being contrary to all things right and good. We walked the last 3 weeks of October and...
  2. Drifter

    Resupply on Shoes

    So I plan on starting the Camino in Le Puy in April. It's about 450 mile to San Jean. Altra shoes last about 500 miles. I WOULD LIKE to mail a pair of shoes to San Jean's Post Office, but it says on their website that they only hold packages for about 2 weeks. It will take me about 4 weeks...
  3. Stephan the Painter

    Experience with waterproofing spray for cloth walking shoes?

    I’m considering using a spray waterproofer for the cloth trail runners I’ll taking with me to walk in Spain this spring. Has anybody tried this? Normally, I wouldn’t consider waterproof shoes because of the perspiration and drying times, but I live in a bit of a wet place, and even walking...
  4. peregrina2000

    Altra Sale

    Since Altra comes out with new models every January, now’s the time to get last year’s model. The $150 lone peaks are now about $105. I’m always one year behind and have been very happy with each model. There are continual changes and “upgrades,” but I haven’t found that any new model messed...
  5. ShoshTrvls

    Keen on Comparing

    I am going to be walking in December and expecting much rain. For the most part, I plan on wearing my Topos but, as I have in the past, also changing shoes mid-day. Previously, I changed into Oofos but I think they will be too slippery under foot in the rain so I've been looking at Keens and...
  6. R

    I've walked the Camino in barefoot shoes

    Barefoot shoes on the Camino There wasn't much information about wearing barefoot shoes on the camino but I loved my barefoot experience so I’ve trained and experimented, and I’ve experienced 460 km to Finisterre on barefoot shoes. In short: I had a great time with them feeling the earth...
  7. G

    Help with shoes for someone with big feet....

    Hi eeryone, I was wondering if anybody had some help for someone with big wide feet? I take a size 15 US shoe normally, and i also have a 4e wide foot. This really hampers my selections. I have checked as many sites as i know of, and no Joy. If anybody has a link or help, that would be great.
  8. jpwu

    Boots Hanwag Lhassa II

    Has anyone stepped on a camino with Hanwag Lhassa II boots?
  9. W

    Boots?

    Hi Everyone, Richie here from Ireland. I'm hoping to start the camino Frances from SJPP next june2024. I'm just wondering if you can give me some recommendations on hiking boots? Cheers R
  10. ShoshTrvls

    Hiking/Walking Shoes or Sandals

    I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained. After 2-1/2 days...
  11. D

    Only Sandals in October?

    I am starting the Camino in 10 days (sept 30) and have already bought two pairs of trail runners that aren't ideal for my feet. I have wide small hard to fit feet. (First pair was too narrow - the Salomon aircross 5, the second pair are hoka speedgoat 5's that make my toes go numb even though...
  12. P

    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    I’m a long term advocate of trail runners under certain circumstances. In most of my NZ tramps (hikes) I’ve happily used my Altra Lone Peaks unless going totally bush or in winter when boots are more appropriate. Many trail runners have thin soles so as to provide lighter weight shoes, Lone...
  13. M

    Camino Frances. Gym shoes or hiking shoes?

    I’m walking the Camino Frances on September 13th. I heard that there’s a lot of pavement. Is this a walk that can be done in gym shoes, or are hiking shoes recommended?
  14. OK20090

    Favourite Socks

    What’s your favourite brand of socks for spring hiking the Camino? Do you use sock liners?
  15. P

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    Hi, I am starting my first Camino from SJP the first week in Sept and am hoping that you good folks may be able to share your thoughts on my issue with shoes and sandals. I brought Saucony Peregrine 12 as recommended by a running shop and am finding that after 6 miles I am getting metatarsalgia...
  16. uncletim

    thin lightweight flip-flops?

    searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy. I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
  17. Leemac40

    Lizard shoes

    Having been deep in the struggles of finding footwear that doesn't pinch, isn't too roomy, doesn't have random pieces of material which dogs into my foot etc I came across Lizard walking shoes and sandals. It's an Italian company and the model I purchased, Ibrido 2 appear to be a strong...
  18. kensteve51

    Shoes & Mileage!

    I had read on the forum about life of shoes. Never in the world would I have thought about mileage on shoes. If you look closely at the photo you will see what 8 months and about 850 miles did to my wonderful Altra Olympia 5 trail runners. Look closely at the center of my new shoe on the left...
  19. Celi Anatrella

    Hiking sandals or not?

    When I walked from SJPD to Santiago, somebody suggested I bring a pair of hiking sandals besides my trail runners and my night/shower sandals which I found all 3 pairs super useful since it was the summer and a walk of 30+ days. It was nice to have a pair of sandals that protected your toes...
  20. J

    Smelly boots

    Any advice please? So I'm doing the CP again from Lisbon at the end of the month. I used a pair of Adidas Terrex GoreTex AX4 mids. £150, but worth every penny. Anyway, they were perfect. No blisters, and extremely comfortable. I want to use the same pair as there is plenty of life left in them...

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