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[QUOTE="DSouthard, post: 117671, member: 12903"] I have feet that do not fit the normal shoe or boot. I bought the best-fitting boots I could find at an outdoor store (REI) and still had severe problems. I think they were right for the camino - not too heavy, good for light trail hiking. I broke them in on weekends on 10-mile hikes and thought I'd be OK, but nothing could have prepared me for the day after day punishment my feet were subjected to on the Camino. I ended up cutting the big and little toe area out of my right boot just to survive. You didn't ask, but for anyone planning on walking the camino who might have even the slightest problem finding a good fitting shoe off the rack, I suggest investing in a pair of custom-made boots. I have just bought a pair of custom summer boots from Esatto ([url=http://www.esatto.biz]http://www.esatto.biz[/url]) and I'm looking forward to using them on my next pilgrimage from Barcelona to Rome. They are expensive, but there is virtually no price too high for a boot that fits when walking 800 miles or more. If you have any problem with fit, I'd strongly suggest taking some of your budget and looking into a pair of custom made walking boots. I tried using a pair of light, but high quality hiking shoes (Ahnu) some days on the Camino, but I found there were places that were very rocky and the light soles did not protect my feet enough. I'd recommend boots with a good, protective sole. Socks are also vital. I recommend the best, thickest, wool socks you can find. I brought three pair (SmartWool), each costing over $20, and they were well worth it. Get the best wool socks you can find. Since the walking shoes weren't working for me I sent them home and bought a pair of sandals in Logrono for "evening wear," which worked out to be an excellent decision. I'll have more to say about boots and feet on my blog at ThePilgrimWalker.blogspot.com. [/QUOTE]
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