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  1. Hiking Traveler

    Pedicures along the Camino

    Hi, all! I'm very excited about walking my first camino - Porto Coastal. I leave the US in less than 2 weeks and am working on my final prepping and packing. I'm trying to keep my pack as light as possible and would prefer to leave my heavy nail clippers home. I should be okay but just in case I...
  2. Mananath

    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    Hi- spent some time in REI the other day trying on lots of trail runners. I found the Topo Ultraventure 2 to be a good fit and I think I will use it when I start the CF next month. However I noticed it lacks a rock plate. How important is that feature for the Camino, specifically the Frances...
  3. D

    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Greetings I will be walking the Camino del Norte and diverting to the Primitivo starting in September. I have been using Vasque St. Elias on my recent very rugged Bruce Trail in Ontario Canada (910 km). I was planning to use a pair of Merrill boots which are lighter for the del Norte, but...
  4. L

    Hiking Sandals

    Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for hiking sandals. Would like to alternate between Hoka Stinson shoes and hiking sandals. Will start the Camino Frances at the end of August. All input will be appreciated.
  5. Coverbid

    heel pain

    Hi, I will be starting my third Camino in about 3 weeks. Recently I have started to increase my activity per my usual training prior to beginning a Camino. Just the other day a had a sharp pain on the inside of my right heel. It is sharp for a second and then seems to go away. But then after...
  6. C

    Foot Care

    Hi all, I learned one very important thing doing the first half of my Camino back in 2019, and that is that I have the soft feet of a delicate princess (43,M). Does anyone have any tricks or treatments that I can use to toughen up my plates before I proceed in September? All advice greatfully...
  7. Del Sur

    LIVE from the Camino On Camino Del Norte , Shoes starting to disintegrate.

    Hi, I’m currently on the Camino Del Norte, about two days before Gijion, my shoes are starting to disintegrate, i.e, the material on my inside heel has worn/split and some of the stuffing/padding has fallen out . I’m thinking this willl be a problem in terms of an irritation point causing...
  8. A

    Non binding socks

    Hello, I have recently developed swelling in my lower legs, likely due to a medical condition. Does anyone have suggestions for socks which won’t cause indentations? I tried calf sleeves with my favourite Wright socks, but they made me much too hot. Any other solutions welcomed, thanks.
  9. Sirron

    Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks

    Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and...
  10. mazzarina

    Cleaning my boots ritual

    I've spent the first morning of my Easter holiday cleaning my boots (aided and abetted by my rescue dog). I thought of everyone in this community as I went through a ritual I love: first I brush and wipe off the dirt, then rub leather balsam in with my fingertips. After they've had a good soak...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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/
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...

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