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Chacos

Jerri Kerley

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09/2017-11/2017
I am having great difficulty finding boots/shoes that fit my feet properly. My feet are wide through the toe, narrow in the heel, with a high arch. I have tried many different brands, sizes, widths and they all make my toes/ball of foot numb.

Yesterday, I hiked 4 miles in my Chacos (with socks) and I had no pain or discomfort

Have any of you hiked the Camino in Chacos? Were they durable? Do you have any insight or tips?

Thanks
 
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No idea about chacos. If they are a reasonably well made shoe then they will make 800 km of camino. Its important to have shoes that fit.
 
Because of another foot problem I had to walk in my Chacos on the Camino Frances for nearly the total distance or go home. I wore wool socks and loved them. Mind you there was no rain or mud but it was very doable. A little more difficult on large rocks because there is no lateral stability. Have to be careful not to turn an ankle. Requires good sock washing and foot scrubbing.
 
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Yes I walked almost my entire Camino in Chaco Evo 2. I started in Solomon trail runners and had a severe pain like a knife stab in my left foot. My foot swelled and I had my Chacos as a backup. I ditched the Solomons and walked from Logono to Muxia. Their a very durable soft shoe with a nice red on them. I still wear them.
But make sure they are not too tight. Any shoe you take. Go slow and enjoy your Camino!
 

Hey Jerri,

I'm a Chaco enthusiast. I'd wear them every day and all the time if work would let me. I would have brought them along the first time I did the Camino, but I own the z2, which isn't conducive to sock wearing.

Long story, I did about half of the Camino in a pair of Trek hiking/walking sandals due to blisters and a poor sock choice. I bought the Teva's in Logrono along with a pair of Lorpen socks. They were a foot saver. They performed well in the rain and were dry by morning. They were plenty good for the Camino. I am strongly considering packing those in addition to my shoes.

Also, I don't know if Reebok makes trail shoes, but I find the reeboks to have a larger toe box and to be more on the narrow side than other brands.

Peace,
PC
 
Hi Jerri,

I also have pretty wide feet and many boots/shoes/sandals I've tried in the past have been tight. I've settled on Keen as a good brand for the wider foot and have felt comfortable in the sandals and boots I've bought from them. I seem to remember that on some of their footwear they make an extra wide version.

Good luck with finding something that works for you, it'll be worth the effort.

Rob.
 
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I like the high heels, i saw a guy walking barefoot last year,i told myself i am going to do a few stretches barefoot each day and i am up to a mile before i get out the cruel shoes.
 
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