foot wear & care

I have a condition on the back of one of my heels (a Haglund’s deformity) that keeps me from being able to wear very stiff backed shoes. I’m planning a Leon to Santiago Camino in August of next year and am trying to figure out which shoes to walk in. I have some Saucony Kinvara 14s that are very...

Hi folks a really simple complicated question. The right socks for the Camino Frances in October wearing hiking runners....help! Cheers Michael

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/altra-trail-shoes-versus-hiking-shoes.81959/ There is so much good feedback on the linked thread above. I’ve chosen & ‘quoted’ below; just a few parts of comments made; to compare others I’ve worn - Hoka Bondi one ones, Hoka speedgoats, Brooks...

I’m planning on hiking the CF for the second time in September. I am wondering if anyone has some experience walking with the Altra trail shoes, especially regarding their durability to last at least 650 + miles. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

We are doing the Camino Frances around late May - early July, 24. We hike on the regular and do multiple day hikes. I’m turning 60 soon. I’m not worried about my legs. I would like to know how to harden my feet. Any ideas and experience appreciated.

I have learned much from this forum, starting with my first Camino over a decade ago. A major concern of mine is blisters. So far by incorporating the many ideas on this forum, I have been blister free for all of my Caminos. In my last Camino, I used the following socks set up...

I will be ding the Camino Frances beginning September 1 completing by October 9 or earlier. I don’t plan to wear hiking boots and have narrowed it down to either trail or road running shoes. Has anyone noticed a difference or benefit to have trail runners over road running shoes? For trail...

Hi all! Do you know if I can wear my hiking sandals as shower shoes or do I need to have a specific pair of flip flops that are shower only for albergues? Thanks! Denice

OK-so I chose my shoes- they are comfy and supportiver. BUT, as trail runners, they don't protect at all from water. If I walk thru grass that is wet with dew they are soaked for my whole training walk. And I'm thinking that my feet might get cold if they are wet in late October, not to mention...

We've settled on our new boots for our upcoming CF/Invierno in August. Merrell's for him, Salomon's for her. We've been out on one short but very steep training walk to check them out. One of the topics of conversation we had on this training walk yesterday was when we thought our new shoes...

Unfortunately, I have a lot of foot problems, and the only shoes that I can wear comfortably lately are Hokas. ( I already wear custom orthotics). They are comfortable to me because of the huge amount of padding and the 5 mm heel-to-toe drop. I haven't found any other shoes that duplicate this...

Hello, with the aim of keeping feet dry, for reducing both fungal infections and blisters, has anyone had experience with air mesh insoles? Some of us here may have had them in Jungle Boots if you served in such an area. In Canada actually they are used inside the felt liner of Arctic issue...

I currently am walking from Uterga to Villatuerta. I would greatly appreciate any information as to any pharmacy along this segment that sells either of the following items: moleskin, and an excellent product that I originally discovered at a pharmacy in Pamplona sold under the product name...

Hello Everyone! I am a first-time pilgrim, and I plan to walk the Camino del Norte starting June 15th and arrive on July 25th in Santiago. I'm seeking advice on some decisions I still need to make over the next few weeks. My first question is about footwear. I'm unsure if this is accurate...

I FINALLY have the right shoes, podiatrist approved....whew. less than 2 weeks to go! But theyre not waterproof at all. Any suggestions for rain covers for shoes, galoshes etc?

Feel so sad... bought my Speedgoats Wide 11 days ago, used them 70 km ca, rough terrain, but they should handle it. Today the entire sole is cracked.. Was so happy, love them, but never, never, never Hoka again! Read so much about bad quality experience. But maybe I should be glad it didn't...

Does anyone know if I can find Altras Lone Peak shoes in Leon?

Hola Peregrinos. I am trying to find a good compromise. I am dealing with heel pain from tendinitis and want to only bring one extra pair of shoes to use walking around town, shower and as a back up for hiking (if needed). Is this possible? I have rubberized quasi recovery flipflops but they...

Hello, I am leaving in a week for the Portuguese Central Route. Are Hoka tennis shoes good enough or should I take my hiking boots? Thank you!

Hi all. Could anyone recommend a good light weight walking shoe for men? I can’t wear crocs or sandals and need some shoes to walk around in after hiking. Water proof might be helpful since I’m walking throughout November. Thanks for any guidance. Frank