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  1. R

    Shoes

    Hi all, Shoes... Big topic, hey? I'm a regular hiker, but I'm thinking my SALOMON A PRO 3D, although great for stability on climbs, might not suit my need for more breathability and cushioning on dirt roads and long - sometime bitumen - paths of some of the Via Podiensis. I know there's always...
  2. JustJack

    Zero-drop shoes and the camino

    I learned a new term today. Zero-drop shoes. Hadn’t come across the term before. Was researching a brand of trail runners (Altra Timp 5) and read that they are zero-drop shoes. Which means, I discovered, that there is no difference in height between the heal and the toe. Usually the heal is a...
  3. bhemphill

    Hike-footwear shoes

    Has anyone used the hike-footwear shoes on the Camino? This would be the barefoot type shoe.
  4. Ellann

    Yet another shoe question

    I recently travelled to Thailand where I did a lot of walking wearing my new Keen Anatomic Fit shoes. These shoes have a wide toe area in front. They are also a size larger for the purpose of long distance walking. Problem was that I had lots of toe issues, including callous & blisters on...
  5. Y

    Shoes (again)

    I will be doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2025. I’m trying to decide between Hoka Challengers and Merrill Accentors. The Challengers don’t seem to have a very robust sole as the middle part is just soft foam. The Accentors don’t have a lot of cushioning. Durability and traction issues? I...
  6. E

    Waterproof hiking shoes/boots?

    I am walking the Camino Frances for the whole month of May (April 22nd - June 1st), and am wondering whether I should opt for waterproof shoes/boots? I have seen mixed messages online - on the one hand, waterproof shoes can cause your feet to sweat which can cause blisters, on the other hand, if...
  7. M

    Hiking Shoes

    Hi, I am looking into purchasing hiking shoes/boots which are not waterproof - I have looked into Hoka and Keen but would welcome any recommendations. Thank you in advance, Maryse
  8. S

    Packing list and shoes for October/November Camino Frances

    ...is. If I start by crossing the Pyrenees in mid October do I need hiking sandals (which many seem to be fond of) or should I choose some other shoes for the evening / as an alternative to the hiking shoes. Also - what kind of temperatures can I expect and what warm clothes do I need in...
  9. JeffP

    Shoes ... Large toe box

    I am searching for a new trail shoe this year. I have walked the Frances for two years in Hoka Speed Goat 5s. The toe box is too narrow for my foot, and I get blisters on my pinky toes. My shoe size is 14, and I usually purchase a 15 for the Camino. This year, I am planning on starting in Le Puy...
  10. M

    Shoes on the CF

    Hi, I did Sarria to SdC in hiking boots and my knees hurt every day. This June I walked the CP, Central way, on trail runners and thanks to the extreme cushioning hardly felt my knees. I start from SJPdP early September and plan to wear my trail runners again, but as I am reading about rocky...
  11. E

    Lost & Found Lost Shoes

    ...in León today (24th August) who woke up in an albergue in León on Friday morning (maybe Unamuno but am not sure) to find his size 48 North Face shoes GONE! I hate to think that they were stolen so please anyone, if you know someone who took them by mistake, do reply to this post. Thanks...
  12. F

    Buying comfortable shoes for Hiking or ...?

    ...in this area and would like some advice from people who are much more experienced than me and who have already used various technical shoes.I will use them for everything:travelmountainscitieswalks on beaten earth of pathsdusty and red African lands, savannahs, rough terrain, etc.on the...
  13. VeganCamino

    Favorite end of day shoes

    Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain? Tall order I know. Thank you.
  14. LexKatherine

    Weather and gortex shoes

    ...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
  15. Genecamino55

    Wet hiking shoes

    I love my hiking shoes.. but they are not water proof. I would love to hear some opinions on what to do if it rains. I will be doing the CF in september. Im trying to pack as light as possible.
  16. F

    best shoes for asphalt walking?

    I'm walking a 30-day pilgrimage in Quebec entirely on roads/bikepaths. Which shoes do you recommend?
  17. L

    Last Minute Shoe help

    Hi all! I know shoes are discussed quite a bit here but I have a last minute question as I head out on the Camino Frances next Sunday. I have a weaker ankle so I purchase the Oboz Sapphire Mid Waterproof. I have hiked in them a handful of times and they were okay, but today doing 8km they...
  18. H

    Missing Shoes

    Missing Hoka Bondi shoes from Camino da Viera this morning. Will he in Santiago, Hotel Universal.
  19. HeatherJourney

    How to choose shoes?

    I’ll begin my Camino in July (Portuguese route), so it’s time to get shoes and break them in. I have seen posts about walking shoes and which ones people prefer, and I’ve read various articles online, but my question is, how do you select the right pair? The popular brands/styles are...
  20. D

    Need to buy new shoes in SdC

    Hello, my shoes are pretty down and worn out now with holes in it. As it is rainy these days I won’t make it to Fisterra with dry feet. Can you recommend a good shop for shoes in Santiago? Probably capable of speaking English. I found a Decathlon City store but maybe someone got a better...

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