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  1. G

    Merrel MOABs

    I first heard about MOABs on this sight and have walked 2 Caminos - first in a shoe the second in a light weight mid boot. Loved both shoes, particularly the boot as it gave my week ankles more support while still comparitively light. They are comfortable, suit my wide feet and tick almost...
  2. SeñorJacques

    Pre-Camino podiatrist visit

    Just got back from seeing my podiatrist as part of my pre-Camino prep. Some highlights, in the spirit of hopefully constructive oversharing :) : • My previous visit three months ago was to address pain in my left foot due to heel bursitis + achilles tendonitis. Happy to say that a combination...
  3. C

    Shoes for wide feet, want to avoid problems with zero drop shoes

    Hi, this will be my first camino, I'm 58 years old and have wide feet. I've found Altras to be the most comfortable shoes but have read a fair bit about possible injuries/achilles tendonitis with zero drop shoes, especially with older or less athletic people (me on both counts!). I have...
  4. DuaneS

    Help with blisters!

    This isn't a camino specific post, but I just wanted to solicit advice. I completed the Camino Frances in 2017 from SJPDP and have done several other long distance hikes. No matter what shoes I seem to get, or what insoles, I almost always get bad blisters after day 2 or 3. I don't...
  5. André Normann

    Fixing your feet

    Hi! Not sure if this has been posted here before? But found this site about foot care and blister prevention I wanted to share 🙏 https://www.fixingyourfeet.com/foot-care-articles/
  6. B

    Tight boots and dodgy tendon -5 weeks to go. Help!

    After quite a lot of walking in lockdown I realised a couple of month ago that the soles on my trusty Meindl Veneto comfort fit boots, which never gave me any bother even when new, would need replacing. Only to find that repairers were quoting a 12 week turnaround. This seemed too tight when we...
  7. T

    Socks with sandals

    I don't wear sandals but am curious, do you wear socks with them?are blisters a problem with no socks? Tommy
  8. Aloha From Kauai

    Either Or

    Over the last year I have bought six pairs of shoes, three non gor-tex, three with. Four low tops, two mid height. I like something about each, but none shout out "Take Me!" I do also have a pair of ultralight hiking sandals to give my feet a break. I need to narrow down at least between...
  9. Mark H

    Footwear

    Hiking boots or trail runners I’m starting my Camino France May 16th from SJJP and trying to decide on footwear. I normally hike in Keen boots but wondering if boots are necessary on the Camino France at this time of year or should I just go with a pair of trail runners. Any suggestions...
  10. Linda P

    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    I will be walking the Camino Frances in September. I am a long time Altra customer and love their shoes, primarily Lone Peaks, but also their Timps. I had already decided on Altra Lone Peaks for the Camino. However, Altra has recently begun selling a new shoe - the Mont Blanc. They call it the...
  11. davebugg

    How to Properly Size and Fit Footwear for Distance Walking and Backpacking

    There have been a number of recent posts regarding the size and fit of shoes, so I thought I would repost this guide I wrote and have previously posted. Hope that it helps. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important theme for achieving a...
  12. Lucyev

    Hiking Sandals only?

    Hi, I’m hoping to do the CF in early September, from SJPdP and hopefully onto Finisterre. I was meant to do the Camino in 2020, my flight was all booked, but then we all know what happened! I’m back looking at my gear now, and reading more about hiking sandals.I’m just wondering whether I...
  13. greenie71

    1 size larger

    I’m a little confused on everyone saying buy your shoes one size larger.. I understand the concept, that your feet will swell from all the walking . However do you just double up your socks till your feet swell ? Aren’t the larger shoes likely to give you blisters ? Thanks for taking the time...
  14. lt56ny

    Question for a winter camino for dry feet.

    Hi all, I sent this message to @davebugg as he is the guru of equipment and I respect his expertise. Please note that I am reiterating what I wrote to Dave. I appreciate suggestions and advice from all. I do not want to change the shoes I am wearing. I am looking for a prophylaxis to wear over...
  15. CWBuff

    Footwear on the plane

    OK...did a bit of the search but did not find any previous posts so here it goes: What footwear do you wear on the plane flying to Camino? Coming from US on a 8+ hr flight I dont think I'd be very happy having my Renegades on I am also bringing hiking sandals and "albergue slippers" .... so...
  16. 4sallypat

    Altra Olympus 4 trail shoes - supination vs neutral - break in time needed ?

    After reading posts from others who have need for a larger toe box, I ordered a pair of Altra Olympus 4 for an upcoming camino later this fall. Planning on walking my very first camino: Portugues from Tui to Santiago in fall this year - 6-8 days walking.... Questions: 1. How much break in time...
  17. Stephan the Painter

    Trail Runners for Custom Orthotics

    I am having some custom orthotics made, and then looking for some trail runners for my upcoming Camino. The assistant to the podiatrist said I should get shoes that have removable arch supports, so they don't interfere with the new orthotics. Most shoes nowadays have either permanent or...
  18. S

    Buying Meindl boots along the Camino?

    Hi - I have a pair of Meindl boots that have life in them yet - they did half the Camino Frances from Fromista in 2019. I don’t need to replace them yet. But I’m wondering if I could get Meindl boots in a city s along the CF if I needed to when walking the whole thing this year? (I can wear...
  19. Anniesantiago

    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    I did a search on shoes and got more results than I could ever read so please READ MY QUESTION BEFORE YOU RESPOND. I'm looking for a trail runner for the Camino. It is for a woman with large, wide feet. 9EEEE to be exact. She cannot find New Balance. What other trail runners run in very wide...
  20. Bridiepie

    Socks (i hate cold feet)

    Hi all, I'm doing my first Camino this year. Starting mid April. From Porto to Santiago. I'm going to do part coastal and part inland. I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that. I'm going to wear trail runners. Will I need thick or light socks? I've had a...

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