Disaster! Where to buy shoes/boots?

[Hikoi]

Auxilio!!! Help!!!
I'm at Casadilla de Tera (nice little Albergue- donativo, six beds, no kitchen) The problem is my Merrell Moab Ventilator shoes have split between the upper and the sole. Very poor performance - they were new before the Camino. I'll tape them but really need new shoes/boots. Does anyone know where that might be possible along the Sanabrés?

 

[SYates]

Puebla de Sanabria has a shoe shop with hiking boots/trail runners ect. It is at the beginning of the old town. Go over the bridge, turn left, follow road uphill and turn right again direction castle. It is on the left side. See map here http://www.paginasamarillas.es/f/puebla-de-sanabria/mato_198370611_000000002.html

Hope that helps and good luck and Buen Camino, SY

 

[LTfit]

Try the store in Puebla as SY suggests but I had no luck there. Hope you do! I ended up waiting until Ourense. There is a fantastic store specializing in running/hiking/walking that helped me out. If you need the address let me know. In fact I have on the running shoes I bought there right now.

Stayed at the same albergue in Calzadilla, nice to have a normal bed (and large) rather than the usual bunkbed.

Good luck in your search and Buen Camino!

 

[Migueldc]

Don't your Merrel boots come with an unconditional guarantee?
Perhaps they'd ship a replacement pair to a point on your route?

As an interim / alternative you could take a day off!
How about Taxi/bus to Ponferrada & back? That's 134Km, 1.5 hours by car, north of where you are.

There is a Decathlon Store in
P.C. La Herreria
Avda. Los escritores nº 3
24400 Ponferrada.
I've bought boots in their branch in Alicante & they have a good range.

If you go to http://www.decathlon.es/es/storearea you'll find the store closest to you.

Also in Ponferrada there's a Millets store @
AVENIDA DE ASTURIAS S/N
CENTRO COMERCIAL EL ROSAL
24400 PONFERRADA (LEON)
http://stores.millet.fr/24547-forum-ponferrada-leon
I've no idea what hiking boots they stock.

Good luck with it.

Buen Camino.

Michael.

 

[SYates]

Is there a bus connection back to Zamora? If yes, I saw a Decathlon shop there close to where the camino leaves town. SY

 

[movinmaggie]

So sorry you have to deal with what seems to be inferior quality ...another good reason to have duct tape on your packing list. Good luck and continued Buen Camino.

 

[Hikoi]

Had to rush to Mombuey to get to a ferreteria to buy duct tape - I'd forgotten it inspite of sage advice on this forum! It's called "cinta americana" here. I use 46.5 or US12 size shoes preferably wides, so I'm not optimistic about getting a replacement. Merrell haven't replied to my email. They're off my Christmas card list!

 

[Castilian]

There are several shoe shops in Benavente as well as several shops selling sport related articles (not sure if footwear among them though) so I think you may find something that suits you. You can go to Benavente by bus and come back on the day.

P.S.: My post was made before Hikoi published his post above (he made it at the same time I published mine). With that size of shoes, it'll be more difficult to find something that may suit him in towns like Benavente (or smaller).

 

[Catahoula19]

Auxilio!!! Help!!!
I'm at Casadilla de Tera (nice little Albergue- donativo, six beds, no kitchen) The problem is my Merrell Moab Ventilator shoes have split between the upper and the sole. Very poor performance - they were new before the Camino. I'll tape them but really need new shoes/boots. Does anyone know where that might be possible along the Sanabrés?

I had two pairs of Moab Ventilators both delaminate in exactly the same spot. A shame since they're so comfortable.

 

[Hikoi]

My Camino is held together by duct tape! I may just make it like that. Unfortunately bad weather is forecast for the next week or so. I'll try to get something at Puebla de Sanabria tomorrow. I'm at San Salvador de Palazuelo. Albergue key is kept by Señora Emily who lives about 100 metres before the church on the right side of the road in a two story house. Ring the doorbell on the door under the stairs. Basic but great hot water for showers! No kitchen or bar in the village so pack something.

 

[Stivandrer]

Have you tried the surplus at the various albergues?? They sometime have a replacement from what people are forced to leave behind...

 

[KinkyOne]

Had to rush to Mombuey to get to a ferreteria to buy duct tape - I'd forgotten it inspite of sage advice on this forum! It's called "cinta americana" here. I use 46.5 or US12 size shoes preferably wides, so I'm not optimistic about getting a replacement. Merrell haven't replied to my email. They're off my Christmas card list!

Too bad.
I always wrap some (a lot of it actually) silver fluorescent duct tape around upper part of both of my walking poles. No real additional weight, it's reflective and "easy-to-carry"

 

[SafariGirl]

Puebla de Sanabria has a shoe shop with hiking boots/trail runners ect. It is at the beginning of the old town. Go over the bridge, turn left, follow road uphill and turn right again direction castle. It is on the left side. See map here http://www.paginasamarillas.es/f/puebla-de-sanabria/mato_198370611_000000002.html

Hope that helps and good luck and Buen Camino, SY

You are a mine of wonderfully useful information S Yates!

 

[Hikoi]

You are a mine of wonderfully useful information S Yates!

You certainly are! I bought some shoes there that I think might get me to Santiago. I'm in Requejo de Sanabria having worn them for the 11kms. All good thus far! By the way the way isn't too wet. Just before Requejo is a lane with stove walls either side that's muddy and wet, but you can just keep on the track and it joins the Camino again.

 

[SYates]

So glad that you found shoes/boots that are working for you! Buen Camino! SY

 

[movinmaggie]

Yaayyyy….happy feet!

 

[SafariGirl]

You are a mine of wonderfully useful information S Yates!

And maybe you can help me now! I walk into Salamanca today and desperately need new lightweight, waterproof boots. Any suggestions re good places to find a range/choice? Muchas gracias! Michele

 

[Latecomer]

And maybe you can help me now! I walk into Salamanca today and desperately need new lightweight, waterproof boots. Any suggestions re good places to find a range/choice? Muchas gracias! Michele

I don't have firsthand experience with either of these, but I since I know it is easier to search for stuff on a computer with full keyboard from the comfort of home, these seem like two good candidates. The both have a good selection on their websites (Salomon, Merrell, etc.)

En Forma Desportes
Corner of Calle Azafranal and Calle Deán Polo Benito (about 5 minute walk from Plaza Mayor)
http://enformadeportes.com/tienda/

Decathlon
Avenida E. Leclerc, 3 Carbajosa de la Sagrada (about 45 minute walk or bus ride from Plaza Mayor)
http://www.decathlon.es/es/store?store_id=PS_ES_33

Good luck and buen Camino!

 

[SafariGirl]

I don't have firsthand experience with either of these, but I since I know it is easier to search for stuff on a computer with full keyboard from the comfort of home, these seem like two good candidates. The both have a good selection on their websites (Salomon, Merrell, etc.)

En Forma Desportes
Corner of Calle Azafranal and Calle Deán Polo Benito (about 5 minute walk from Plaza Mayor)
http://enformadeportes.com/tienda/

Decathlon
Avenida E. Leclerc, 3 Carbajosa de la Sagrada (about 45 minute walk or bus ride from Plaza Mayor)
http://www.decathlon.es/es/store?store_id=PS_ES_33

Good luck and buen Camino!

Fabuloso! Muchas muchas gracias

 

[SafariGirl]

I don't have firsthand experience with either of these, but I since I know it is easier to search for stuff on a computer with full keyboard from the comfort of home, these seem like two good candidates. The both have a good selection on their websites (Salomon, Merrell, etc.)

En Forma Desportes
Corner of Calle Azafranal and Calle Deán Polo Benito (about 5 minute walk from Plaza Mayor)
http://enformadeportes.com/tienda/

Decathlon
Avenida E. Leclerc, 3 Carbajosa de la Sagrada (about 45 minute walk or bus ride from Plaza Mayor)
http://www.decathlon.es/es/store?store_id=PS_ES_33

Good luck and buen Camino!

Success! Thanks again for your help with this enquiry Latecomer. I am now the proud owner of a new pair of (hopefully) water-proof boots, thanks to your assistance and the lovely staff at Desportes Salamanca.

 

[SafariGirl]

 

[farmcott@me.com]

Auxilio!!! Help!!!
I'm at Casadilla de Tera (nice little Albergue- donativo, six beds, no kitchen) The problem is my Merrell Moab Ventilator shoes have split between the upper and the sole. Very poor performance - they were new before the Camino. I'll tape them but really need new shoes/boots. Does anyone know where that might be possible along the Sanabrés?

There is nothing on the Sanbres until the big climb up and over the pass