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  1. S

    Goretex shoes?

    Goretex trail runners? Yea or nay?
  2. D

    Footwear for Porto to Valenca/Tui?

    In mid-September, my husband and I plan to take the metro to Vilar do Pinheiro and begin walking the central route from there to Valenca/Tui. Between 2015 and 2021 (briefly delayed by the Pandemic), we walked the Camino Frances by stages. So we are generally knowledgeable about the various...
  3. G

    Hiking shoes recommendations

    Hi all, I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners. I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has...
  4. S

    Leaking boots.

    Hello, my Merrill hiking boots - bought in January - have started leaking. I know no boot is completely waterproof but I haven't encountered damp feet to this extent with previous boots. I start Camino in 6 weeks and, apart from buyiyng new boots - more expense - I wonder if there's anything I...
  5. Theresa Brandon

    Hoka Hiker: Sky-line Float X

    New Hoka Hiker: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/women-hiking/skyline-float-x/1143430.html I'm not sure I'd like that split heel but I would be interested to see how the Vibram soles hold up. I'm not planning on buying them at this point but maybe if a forum member tries them they can leave a review...
  6. Sam_Sillaman

    Saucony Kinvara as camino shoes

    I have a condition on the back of one of my heels (a Haglund’s deformity) that keeps me from being able to wear very stiff backed shoes. I’m planning a Leon to Santiago Camino in August of next year and am trying to figure out which shoes to walk in. I have some Saucony Kinvara 14s that are very...
  7. M

    Socks, no really

    Hi folks a really simple complicated question. The right socks for the Camino Frances in October wearing hiking runners....help! Cheers Michael
  8. OzAnnie

    Altras - different types ? how to modify the zero drop & comparison to other wide ‘toe box’ trail shoes.

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/altra-trail-shoes-versus-hiking-shoes.81959/ There is so much good feedback on the linked thread above. I’ve chosen & ‘quoted’ below; just a few parts of comments made; to compare others I’ve worn - Hoka Bondi one ones, Hoka speedgoats, Brooks...
  9. chuckhibbs

    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I’m planning on hiking the CF for the second time in September. I am wondering if anyone has some experience walking with the Altra trail shoes, especially regarding their durability to last at least 650 + miles. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!
  10. F

    How do I harden my feet?

    We are doing the Camino Frances around late May - early July, 24. We hike on the regular and do multiple day hikes. I’m turning 60 soon. I’m not worried about my legs. I would like to know how to harden my feet. Any ideas and experience appreciated.
  11. hieudovan

    Socks & "sock liners"

    I have learned much from this forum, starting with my first Camino over a decade ago. A major concern of mine is blisters. So far by incorporating the many ideas on this forum, I have been blister free for all of my Caminos. In my last Camino, I used the following socks set up...
  12. E

    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    I will be ding the Camino Frances beginning September 1 completing by October 9 or earlier. I don’t plan to wear hiking boots and have narrowed it down to either trail or road running shoes. Has anyone noticed a difference or benefit to have trail runners over road running shoes? For trail...
  13. D

    Shower shoes

    Hi all! Do you know if I can wear my hiking sandals as shower shoes or do I need to have a specific pair of flip flops that are shower only for albergues? Thanks! Denice
  14. MARSKA

    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    OK-so I chose my shoes- they are comfy and supportiver. BUT, as trail runners, they don't protect at all from water. If I walk thru grass that is wet with dew they are soaked for my whole training walk. And I'm thinking that my feet might get cold if they are wet in late October, not to mention...
  15. Mr_Ross_Duncan

    Shoes, when does breaking in become wearing out.

    We've settled on our new boots for our upcoming CF/Invierno in August. Merrell's for him, Salomon's for her. We've been out on one short but very steep training walk to check them out. One of the topics of conversation we had on this training walk yesterday was when we thought our new shoes...
  16. Stephan the Painter

    Hoka Alternatives with Similar Padding and heel-to-toe Drop?

    Unfortunately, I have a lot of foot problems, and the only shoes that I can wear comfortably lately are Hokas. ( I already wear custom orthotics). They are comfortable to me because of the huge amount of padding and the 5 mm heel-to-toe drop. I haven't found any other shoes that duplicate this...
  17. Gobsmacked by the World

    Footwear Air mesh insoles

    Hello, with the aim of keeping feet dry, for reducing both fungal infections and blisters, has anyone had experience with air mesh insoles? Some of us here may have had them in Jungle Boots if you served in such an area. In Canada actually they are used inside the felt liner of Arctic issue...
  18. S

    LIVE from the Camino Foot care - searching for 2 items

    I currently am walking from Uterga to Villatuerta. I would greatly appreciate any information as to any pharmacy along this segment that sells either of the following items: moleskin, and an excellent product that I originally discovered at a pharmacy in Pamplona sold under the product name...
  19. A

    Footwear options for Camino del Norte

    Hello Everyone! I am a first-time pilgrim, and I plan to walk the Camino del Norte starting June 15th and arrive on July 25th in Santiago. I'm seeking advice on some decisions I still need to make over the next few weeks. My first question is about footwear. I'm unsure if this is accurate...
  20. littlegreen60

    Rain galoshes or similar

    I FINALLY have the right shoes, podiatrist approved....whew. less than 2 weeks to go! But theyre not waterproof at all. Any suggestions for rain covers for shoes, galoshes etc?

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