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[QUOTE="C clearly, post: 430390, member: 1589"] No it is not necessary. When you refer to "tennis shoes", I assume you mean some sort of generic low sports shoe. They may well be quite suitable for the Camino but it is hard to know from that description. What is the brand and model? (I wouldn't use shoes like those my husband wears to play tennis. For long distance walking I prefer a slightly sturdier and wider sole with better grip.) [U]Many[/U] people wear light hiking boots, yet also [U]many[/U] wear low shoes. My observations in the early spring and late fall are that boots are perhaps more common, but that might be due to the weather. Summer could mean more shoes than boots. What is important is to be sure they are comfortable on your feet for all-day walks! I would agree with the cautions against traditional heavy stiff hiking boots, but I am very happy with my light weight Salomon boots. It sounds like the boots you have are not the right choice and you should return them. Why don't you do a few test walks of 5 to 7 miles in your normal ("tennis") shoes and see how they are. If they are still good, keep using them for a few more months and build up your distances. You will probably need to replace them before the camino, so be sure to do that several months before departure. At least you'll have a bit more confidence then, on whether that type of shoe works for you on long walks. [/QUOTE]
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