Hi
@Wolfsoundz
Sorry I’ve only just seen your post. We are walking at the moment and I am not looking at the forum very often.
Your questions are mostly things only you can answer I think.
Boots or shoes - I’ve only ever worn shoes, so I can’t compare. Some people prefer boots though I think most would agree they are not necessary for the terrain on the Frances. So I’d wear what you are used to / most comfortable with
32 days from SJPP to SdeC is definitely do-able. Many people walk in fewer days and many people take longer. It’s difficult to know in advance how you will go. If you want to reach SdeC and are concerned you won’t have time you could start in Pamplona to ‘save’ a few days.
Sounds like you’re considering starting in SJPP. I like the town and enjoy the stages to Pamplona. Some on the forum dismiss SJPP as a starting point but many love it, me included I’ve walked the Napoleon route a few times and had both good weather and bad. If the weather is not so good, you won’t see the views anyway. Whether you will regret not crossing the Pyrenees … only you can answer that. I think that’s more of a mindset thing.
Sorry gotta go. Time to begin the day. We are on the Le Puy Way and expect to arrive in SJPP on the 13th and continue on to Spain on the 14tH. Maybe we will see you on The Way. All the best. Buen Camino.