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foot wear & care

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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?
  5. KariannNor

    HOKA warning

    Feel so sad... bought my Speedgoats Wide 11 days ago, used them 70 km ca, rough terrain, but they should handle it. Today the entire sole is cracked.. Was so happy, love them, but never, never, never Hoka again! Read so much about bad quality experience. But maybe I should be glad it didn't...
  6. F

    Where to buy Hiking shoes in Leon

    Does anyone know if I can find Altras Lone Peak shoes in Leon?
  7. littlegreen60

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    Hola Peregrinos. I am trying to find a good compromise. I am dealing with heel pain from tendinitis and want to only bring one extra pair of shoes to use walking around town, shower and as a back up for hiking (if needed). Is this possible? I have rubberized quasi recovery flipflops but they...
  8. T

    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    Hello, I am leaving in a week for the Portuguese Central Route. Are Hoka tennis shoes good enough or should I take my hiking boots? Thank you!
  9. F

    Light weight shoes

    Hi all. Could anyone recommend a good light weight walking shoe for men? I can’t wear crocs or sandals and need some shoes to walk around in after hiking. Water proof might be helpful since I’m walking throughout November. Thanks for any guidance. Frank
  10. Michael Mattalo

    Last Minute Footwear Change

    I’ve packed crocs on my last Caminos for end of day foot relief. This time I have a few things planned (cooking one evening in San Sebastián with a gastronomy society, Guggenheim visit in Bilbao) … so I ditched the crocs for a pair of Allbird loungers. Very lightweight, closed toe slip-ons, very...
  11. Conchita Espino

    Boots, socks and blisters

    When I did the Camimo Frances in December of 2010, I met up almost daily with a young woman doing it in remembrance of her mother. We talked as pilgrims tend to about many things. Right around Portomarin she started to worry about how bad her blisters were getting. I share the tricks I knew...
  12. KariannNor

    Too big shoes?

    I'm curious if people wear shoes one/half size too big shoes due to swelling of the feet? Heard this recommended, but I've never needed it on my long hikes (5-6 hours). But it has been in cold temperatures, so, will the heat make my feet swell? What do you think and what do you do?
  13. R

    Shoes in Salamanca

    I’m in Salamanca & need to replace my Altra Lone peak 6…not suitable for VdlP terrain. Any suggestions for for good shoe shops please.
  14. Joanne P

    Sock question for pilgrims with "chunky" ankles / feet

    I have been "blessed" (not) with "high volume" (fat lol) feet, wide feet, and chunky ankles. A such, I have a lot of trouble finding suitable socks. I wear liner toe socks, that's fine. My problem is the second sock. Most hiking socks have an elasticised band around the middle of the sock. I...
  15. Joanne P

    Where to buy toe socks along the Camino Frances?

    I find the Ininji liner toe socks to be fantastic for preventing blisters between my toes, but they tend to wear out quickly. Has anyone found places along the Camino Frances where these can be purchased? Thank you.
  16. Karl G

    Waterproof footwear - pros and cons

    This topic tends to elicit strong opinions whenever it comes up. So, in hopes of providing a very thorough and balanced reference to provide guidance, I am posting this resource that I recently came across. Some key information you’ll find in the article: - How and why waterproof materials work...
  17. C

    Altras Lone Peak 6 + Flat Feet

    Hi all, About to start the Camino Frances in may, I have purchased Altras and have been wearing them the last few weeks. I went to see a physio today and she told me not to wear Zero drop for the camino. Im just curious if anyone has experience with Zero drop and Long hikes? Debating whether to...
  18. KiwiJohn

    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    Greetings from New Zealand. I am starting the Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port on the 26th of August. I have done a fair amount of hiking here in New Zealand including about 870 kms of our Te Araroa trail. I have always worn waterproof trail shoes as they have been essential hiking...
  19. Ladybird1093

    Altra Timp 4 trail running shoes or Lone Peak All weather

    I am doing the French Way in September. I am still trying out different shoes and have just found Altra Timp 4 that are very comfy but they are quick drying mesh. I am a little nervous about it being not waterproof. Will all weather Lone Peak be a better option?
  20. Gypsyqueen

    Sandals

    Wondering if I can buy Teva sandals, particularly Tirra sandals in either Lisbon or Porto ?

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