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I have been struggling to find the best boots to wear. I have a bone spur near my big toes and sometimes the boots I try hit that spur when I am hiking. Esatto custom made boots have been recommended, but they are heavy (3.2 lbs). Is it a mistake to wear the heavier leather boots?
I have been struggling to find the best boots to wear. I have a bone spur near my big toes and sometimes the boots I try hit that spur when I am hiking. Esatto custom made boots have been recommended, but they are heavy (3.2 lbs). Is it a mistake to wear the heavier leather boots?
I have limited experience having only walked the Camino twice for a total of 2,400 miles but almost mirror your view always buy min 1 size too large and like you always replace the inserts with Sorbothanne inserts...............................I agree with Kanga.
I have worn New Balance trail runners on all of my Caminos with no problems at all.
I buy them 1.5 sizes too large and replace the inserts with Motion Control gel inserts.
No blisters.
No breaking in.
No problems.
I am always leery whenever I see one of these posts asking what kind of boots you should wear or what kind of pack you should buy. If someone posted the question, "I don't feel well, what kind of medication should I take to make myself feel better?", the only responsible answer should be, "Go see a doctor." In that same vein, I think the appropriate answer here should be go get fitted by a professional for your footwear and your backpack. I know this puts my in the minority, but I believe it is sound advice.
I think that stating that it is not necessary to wear boots for the Camino is as wrong statement as saying you have to. It is neccesary for many; not so for many others as well. When it comes to long distance hiking shoes, EVERYBODY HAS HIS/HER OWN NEEDS. ... It is very unreasonable to think that ONE type of shoes would be OK for everybody.
I am on my feet all day and with old age coming on fast I started to have trouble with my feet a year or so ago. I found Finn Comfort Finnimac shoes thank the heavens! Amazing! Then came the camino so I ordered the Tibet boot by Finn Comfort. We'll see. I'll be leaving in a couple weeks to really try these babies out!Amen!
I think the reason for the advice to wear lighter weight trail running shoes, or hiking shoes is to inform the people who have not done the Camino yet that it is not all a technical type hike, and heavy mountain type hiking boots are not a necessity. A great deal of it is on improved surfaces (blacktop, concrete, etc). I would guess that notion that it is very technical is perpetuated somewhat by portrayals and photos of peregrinos all decked out like they are about to tackle K-2 or Everest. People see this and assume heavy hiking boots (and thick "hiking" socks) are needed.
Of course there are exceptions. I'm sure for some (people with physical conditions or old injuries) heavier, supportive boots are a must. But for the most part I would think that during the warmer, drier months of walking the Camino the lighter footwear works fine. Probably even more important than footwear is choice of socks and not carrying too much stuff in your pack.
I've only one thing to say on this subject and that is a pound on your feet is ten pounds on your back.
I was not trying to be offensive in my previous post. Just letting the original poster know that I saw quite a few peregrinos practically skipping their way down the Camino from St. Jean all the way to Santiago wearing running shoes or trail runners and carrying packs that looked like they probably weighed 5 kilos.
Hi Mark,
I said no offence is ever taken as they say in France " Vive la Difference " The choice is vast hundreds in fact which is why many pilgrims wear different footwear of their choice, even our own 2 feet are rarely the same size.
Kanga - boots or not boots depends on the time of year in my opinion. I left Le Puy last year in early April and even in Salomon's 'waterproof" boots had trouble in the 6 inches deep mud that was in many places, running creeks on the path in other places, fresh snow for a few days(about 4 inches), and assorted path challenges. It's a very different scene than later on in the spring and summer. And being older with weakish ankles, and frequently walking in the early spring I wouldn't even consider wearing sandals or runners.I cannot understand why people think it necessary to wear boots. Try lightweight joggers or trail runners or hiking sandals. What are your most comfortable shoes? Why not take them?
I think that stating that it is not necessary to wear boots for the Camino is as wrong statement as saying you have to. It is neccesary for many; not so for many others as well. When it comes to long distance hiking shoes, EVERYBODY HAS HIS/HER OWN NEEDS. People who come to this forum asking for what type shoe to wear need to realize that is only the first step; they need to TRY AND PRACTICE so that they can find what works for them. It is very unreasonable to think that ONE type of shoes would be OK for everybody.
I have tried dozens of walking sandals; Keen, TEVA, Crocs, named them; they fit me horribly and I cannot wait to take them off my feet. On the other hand, give me my Merrell hiking boots and I am in heaven walking on pillows. Go figure.
hiya, so how did u do with these shoesI am on my feet all day and with old age coming on fast I started to have trouble with my feet a year or so ago. I found Finn Comfort Finnimac shoes thank the heavens! Amazing! Then came the camino so I ordered the Tibet boot by Finn Comfort. We'll see. I'll be leaving in a couple weeks to really try these babies out!
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