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Shoes...1/2 or 1 size larger?
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[QUOTE="martin1ws, post: 706596, member: 71600"] I bought a pair of shoes before my first camino which fitted well in the shop... on a test walk in Germany (colder weather than in Spain, probably less swelling) after about 25km my toes had hotspots between the toes... my feet were swollen a little bit and the shoes were not wide enough in the toe box. I still use these shoes and they fit well for walking between 0 and 3 hours. So I bought a different pair of shoes which were half a number bigger and wider in the toe box (even in the same size). Some - but not all shoes - have different shoe size and different shoe width. I did not know about the shoe width some time ago: [URL unfurl="true"]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_size#Width[/URL] So if I should recommend something to a camino newbie I would say: [LIST] [*]The shoes should "fit well" (fit and feel). [*]There should be a little bit extra room (width) in the toe box... at least if you lace them only softly (for swelling). [*]There should be a little bit of place in front of the toes... at least if you lace them stronger (that your toe nails do not hit against the front of your shoes if you go downwards). [*]Have a test walk with your backpack that comes at least close to the distance that you want to walk (at the beginning) of your camino. The shoes should still "fit well". [/LIST] Your shoes should fit well. If you do not know in the shop if you should buy your shoes a little bit smaller or a little bit larger or wider... take the larger or wider size. Too large is not good... but too small or too narrow will kill your feet for sure. [/QUOTE]
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