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Altra makes other models with a lot more cushioning, like the Olympus and TIMP.I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
Is there a reason you don't want an officially "wide" shoe? I think that probably many people should be using them. You liked the Speedgoat except they turned out to be too narrow. They come in wide. I have found that Hokas tend to be a bit narrow than New Balance, for example - I am now testing the Bondi 8 in a Wide and I also had to go up a 1/2 size beyond my usually roomy size, just for a bit of additional width.I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe.
Is there a reason you don't want an officially "wide" shoe? I think that probably many people should be using them. You liked the Speedgoat except they turned out to be too narrow. They come in wide. I have found that Hokas tend to be a bit narrow than New Balance, for example - I am now testing the Bondi 8 in a Wide and I also had to go up a 1/2 size beyond my usually roomy size, just for a bit of additional width.
Try them! If necessary, you can lace a little more firmly to keep the shoe appropriately snug around your midfoot, and you can use lacing techniques to lock your heel in.I guess I’m afraid that a wider shoe overall would allow for too much movement.
It’s a good question - my feet have always been narrow, but I suspect have gotten wider with age. Also, my ankles are not the sturdiest. So, I said “not wide” because the Hokas fit well along the length of my foot, and held my heel down well and were otherwise nicely stable. I guess I’m afraid that a wider shoe overall would allow for too much movement.
Stores have varying policies about returns, so be sure to know what the return policy is in case you find problems with the shoes as you wear them around inside the house for a few days. Some stores and online retailers will let you return shoes even AFTER you wear them outside.
These are all great tips, but the last one might be the most important because I cannot recommend REI’s return policy more. After I got home, I brought the speedgoats to the REI store to see if my issue might be helped with a different insole (I pronate a bit and thought that might be causing the squished big toe issue), not at all thinking of returning them given that I had trained in them for 2 months and had about 20 Camino miles on them, but as I explained the situation and what I was looking for, they practically insisted that they take them back. And I let them.
Learn to tie a heel lock/runner's loop to keep your foot from sliding forward.Try them! If necessary, you can lace a little more firmly to keep the shoe appropriately snug around your midfoot, and you can use lacing techniques to lock your heel in.
The differences in width are not gigantic!
I just completed the whole of the Frances and wore Merrill Nova 3. After 500 miles they still had a decent sole on them and still wearing them on my weekly hikes. Carried a second pair in my pack in case they didn’t last but never wore them apart from my flight home.I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
keen newport h2s for the hiking sandals- did majority of CF in them no problem- this was after the lonepeaks failed. also recommended are keen targhee vent hiking shoes. didn’t wear on CF but wear them hiking here at home when it’s too cold for the sandals- basically the same footbed with wide toe box. these hold up to all the rocks and gravel on the camino.I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
I have used Teva hiking sandals and like them very much . On cool days I wore wool socks. ( not cool I know)I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
Hoka bootsI have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
I have a wide toebox but wides allow too much heel movement. I used Oboz low ankle hikers and Teva Terra sandals. I also have Topo tennis shoes, but I wouldn’t take them on the Camino because I can feel rocks even at my local park.I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
I am going with Topos. 5mm drop. Good toe box and can even get extra wide which is what I did. Have been trying out all sorts of shoes for my wonky feet and these are the best so far. Most are too narrow in the toe area. I also will have sandals.I have recently returned from my first Camino - Sarria to Santiago. I had brought with me to wear a pair of Hoka Speedgoats, which were fine and comfortable on my training walks, and a pair of Oofos Oocando (croc-like water sandals) for evenings/around town, or if it rained.
After 2-1/2 days, I was done with the speedgoats - the toe box ended up being way too narrow once I was walking all day, even as they fit fine otherwise and through the heel. The Oofos carried me well and comfortably every afternoon and for all of the last 3 days of my walk and bringing them may have been the best decision I made — except for pebbles that would get uncomfortably under my feet, requiring me to take them off and shake them out rather frequently. (And of course, the soles are not made for that much walking — by the time I arrived I. Santiago there was already nothing even resembling a tread under the ball of my foot).
I’m thinking about and preparing for my next Camino (who doesn’t). At someone else’s suggestion I’m trying out Altra Lone Peaks, but they don’t have the cushioning my older feet need, and I’m not sure my back and knee like the 0 drop.
All of this is by way of saying that I’m looking for a women’s shoe that is well-cushioned and has a wide toe box, but is not a wide shoe. I’d gladly try sandals as well, as long as they were enclosed enough to keep out the rocks and pebbles. Suggestions?
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