Weather and gortex shoes

[LexKatherine]

My BLESSING(wife) and I are starting our Camino Frances on 8/20/24. We are finalizing packing. We did Sarria to Santiago last October. We wore gortex Salomons. Didn’t need them for the weather. Wet feet are wet feet regardless what causes it.
However since we are starting earlier and from SJPDP, we are trying to figure out which shoes .
Also we are open to recommendations and suggestions.
Buen Camino

 

[C clearly]

You are leaving in less than 3 weeks, so what have you been wearing thus far for walking? Take the shoes that are most comfortable for you on a couple of 20-km practice walks. Ideally you would have experimented with different shoes and socks combinations on some test walks.

 

[LexKatherine]

You are leaving in less than 3 weeks, so what have you been wearing thus far for walking? Take the shoes that are most comfortable for you on a couple of 20-km practice walks. Ideally you would have experimented with different shoes and socks combinations on some test walks.

Thank You! We have been walking about 60 km per week with a couple of 25 pm walks in out fortes, no gotten and keen/ Chaco sandals. I think we can roll the dice and go no gotten.
What about temperatures? I’m sure we will get rain.
Buen Camijo

 

[C clearly]

in out fortes, no gotten

I have no idea what this means, but sounds like you know what foot wear works for you. You might need a new pair to start out in.

What about temperatures? I’m sure we will get rain.

You will be walking in late summer, so expect warm to hot. Yes, rain could fall any time of year especially in Galicia.

P.S. By "no gotten", if you mean "no gortex" then absolutely. I would not recommend Gortex except maybe in winter.

 

[LexKatherine]

Thank You! We have been walking about 60 km per week with a couple of 25 pm walks in out fortes, no gotten and keen/ Chaco sandals. I think we can roll the dice and go no gotten.
What about temperatures? I’m sure we will get rain.
Buen Camijo

Sorry. Yes “ no gortex

 

[dougfitz]

I am with @C clearly on it being best to go with something you are already using if you are close to starting. I'm not so hard over on not using waterproof footwear. I always wear a waterproof boot, but it has to be part of one's overall 'rain protection system' if you want to prevent or delay your feet getting wet. Otherwise, be prepared to take good care of your feet after a day of walking with wet socks, etc.

 

[Getwood]

Whether you're using Gore-tex boots or not, I highly recommend getting a pair of "rain gaiters"; the problem with continuous rain for hours at a time is that it tends to run down your pants/legs and penetrates your boots from the top. Gaiters help to prevent or delay that problem. I purchased a set off of Amazon that weighs around 85g (incl. stuff sack) for around $18.00 CDN. I'll be wearing them under a pair of lightweight nylon hiking pants that I've been testing out and am quite impressed with.

Buen Camino.

 

[JerryStroebele]

In heavy rain (as in Galicia) I wear a rain kilt which overlaps long gaiters which cover most of my gore-tex lined boots. I walk in March/April and Sept/Oct/Nov. So the rain just all goes downhill to the ground outside of what I am wearing. And I carry an umbrella. Buen Camino

 

[Orford girl]

I’ve worn a GORTEX losa boot for years. Second pair and I can live in them. Make sure your shoe is comfortable in any weather. Stand under a hose if necessary. Don’t ever test new equipment on the Camino. Buen camino.

 

[Orford girl]

I’ll probably take a pair of keens for evening or relaxing. I’d love to do sandals but my gut says 'be smart '.

 

[The Ghost]

I walked over 600 miles in my salomons no issues great shoes. Some rain along the north coast that didn't usually last too long, most mornings were misty along the coast.

Last year when I went, I took gortex salomons after seeing a lot of rain in the forecast. What a mistake. They made my feet sweat and I got a blister on my second day. The only rain I saw was for about two hours when crossing from Portugal into Spain.

On my second Camino last year, I wore gators to keep rocks and sand out of the shoes but they also helped keep my feet dry.