I have worn hiking sandals on my last 6 Caminos including some with fairly rocky sections. The sandals have a sturdy sole, and my feet have always been more comfortable in them and felt better at the end of the day than when they have been...
I can understand your concern, but I cannot recall any particular rocky section of the CF, or any other camino route I have walked, that couldn't be negotiated in shoes or even sandals. While I have always walked in boots, that is a personal...
If you want a good pair of trail runners (of course the following statement is based on only me) you should check out Brooks, Cascadias. I have worn them on all my caminos. Over 8000K and at least that and more in my morning walks. I have had a...
Be fine in trail runners imo. I have used them and coped well and have also walked twice in normal runners. Not sure they would do as well in very wet but they always dried well
as long as your footwear is comfortable, you should be ok with any...
Many people (my self included) walk all the way in trail runners, so if you feel good walking in trail runners, that's the way to go. Feeling comfortable in your shoes is the main thing - and the trail is not that rocky so you need boots.
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It's a bit of a hard question to answer because it's simply a matter of personal preference. What works for you may not work for me and vice versa.
I personally would not DREAM of undertaking any hiking in anything else but my hiking...
Agree with Turga. I started my CF from SJPdP in Merrell boots but only did the first 8kms to Orisson in them before switching to my Merrell trail runners and never looked back. Just hiked Turkiye's Lycian Way in Merrell runners and they aced day...
In the summer, I use trail runners. In the winter, I wear a waterproof mid-boot by the same manufacturer as my shoes. Some people (like my husband) find their super cushion trail runners break down before the end of a longer Camino so bear that...
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