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I know this has been discussed several times, I think I've read every thread. I have applied suggested advice on 2 caminos, but as I plan for my Fall camino it has surfaced again.
I'm now on my 3rd pair of footwear. I started with a waterproof Solomon trail runners. I really wanted these to be 'the one' but after a few miles on the treadmill (too much snow to hike outdoors yet) I noticed a lot of rubbing from the top of the shoe against my ankle. Returned them and got Solomon trail runners, not waterproof., but a great shoe. Also they are the quick lace system so I just pull the cord to tighten and loosen. Has anyone used these type of laces? Did they break?
My theory is that my feet sweat anyways and become 'wet' and then that creates the perfect environment for blisters..even if I Vaseline, liner, wool socks and dry my feet during the day. I wore theses on the treadmill and they feel great. I don't trust them though. All I can think of is the total downpours of Galicia and these shoes will be a swamp in no time. I really didn't want to wear boots on this camino. I saw so many pilgrims walking free and easy down the trail in trailrunners and I swore I wouldn't be bogged down by boots and blisters ever again. However, due to the climate change across the different regions, the ups, the downs, the city walking, and the rocky areas, I am now second (third) guessing my decision.
I have preordered the Lowa Renegade, waterproof & breathable (really?!), ankle support, good vibram sole. Great reviews. Overkill? This is exactly what I was trying to avoid, but I came full circle back to this type of boot. I don't think I have weak ankles, but you don't have to have weak ankles to turn them on the downhills. Then what?
I'm not even sure if these boots will be 'the one' because I haven't tried them on yet, but I keep going back and forth between waterproof or not, trailrunners or boots? I will be walking Aug 25-Oct 12. SJPP-Muxia-Finisterre-Santiago.
What do you think? Keep the Solomons and not worry about waterproof and ankle support? Or go for a boot again? I understand this has been beat to death on this forum, but I need your advice anyways. I never want to be an expert on the Camino even if I have walked it before. I want to remain teachable and open to all opinions. That's how I learn..and blisters are a good teacher too...
Thanks!! I'm so excited to return to the beautiful Camino in the fall and see all of those blooming sunflowers again. Hope to meet up with some of you, I have drawn so much from your experiences and wouldn't have attempted this 'alone' back in 2013 if it wasn't for you all! I'm still a solo walker, but I am never alone once I hit the Camino!
Tammy
I'm now on my 3rd pair of footwear. I started with a waterproof Solomon trail runners. I really wanted these to be 'the one' but after a few miles on the treadmill (too much snow to hike outdoors yet) I noticed a lot of rubbing from the top of the shoe against my ankle. Returned them and got Solomon trail runners, not waterproof., but a great shoe. Also they are the quick lace system so I just pull the cord to tighten and loosen. Has anyone used these type of laces? Did they break?
My theory is that my feet sweat anyways and become 'wet' and then that creates the perfect environment for blisters..even if I Vaseline, liner, wool socks and dry my feet during the day. I wore theses on the treadmill and they feel great. I don't trust them though. All I can think of is the total downpours of Galicia and these shoes will be a swamp in no time. I really didn't want to wear boots on this camino. I saw so many pilgrims walking free and easy down the trail in trailrunners and I swore I wouldn't be bogged down by boots and blisters ever again. However, due to the climate change across the different regions, the ups, the downs, the city walking, and the rocky areas, I am now second (third) guessing my decision.
I have preordered the Lowa Renegade, waterproof & breathable (really?!), ankle support, good vibram sole. Great reviews. Overkill? This is exactly what I was trying to avoid, but I came full circle back to this type of boot. I don't think I have weak ankles, but you don't have to have weak ankles to turn them on the downhills. Then what?
I'm not even sure if these boots will be 'the one' because I haven't tried them on yet, but I keep going back and forth between waterproof or not, trailrunners or boots? I will be walking Aug 25-Oct 12. SJPP-Muxia-Finisterre-Santiago.
What do you think? Keep the Solomons and not worry about waterproof and ankle support? Or go for a boot again? I understand this has been beat to death on this forum, but I need your advice anyways. I never want to be an expert on the Camino even if I have walked it before. I want to remain teachable and open to all opinions. That's how I learn..and blisters are a good teacher too...
Thanks!! I'm so excited to return to the beautiful Camino in the fall and see all of those blooming sunflowers again. Hope to meet up with some of you, I have drawn so much from your experiences and wouldn't have attempted this 'alone' back in 2013 if it wasn't for you all! I'm still a solo walker, but I am never alone once I hit the Camino!
Tammy