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gini007 replied to the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes......I wear the non-waterproof trail style with vibram sole and have a little room to grow in the them - so think I'll stick with what's working and roll with everything else as it comes. Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful replies ! -
gini007 reacted to lt56ny's post in the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes..... with
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Everyone's feet and preferences are different, so this is only from my experiences and observations. Take it or leave it. My 2 cents. Training walking and camino walking as @Peterexpatkiwi says are two very different things. I actually wear a... -
If your footwear works for you Gini well and good, but be prepared to buy sturdier hiking shoes along the way, because the terrain is not entirely flat or even and there are rocky sections and steep sections, narrow stony tracks and so forth. I...
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gini007 reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes..... with Thank you.
Incidentally, I’m now a trail runner proponent, through and through. Many who take sturdier shoes or even boots ( which I personally always used to wear) do the opposite to that suggested above - they buy trail runners on route, or even a decent...
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gini007 reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes..... with Thank you.
The reason for the half size bigger advice is twofold. Firstly, when walking longer distances day after day, for a week or more in a row, most peoples feet swell. Especially once it warms up. Secondly, on prolonged downhills, your toe’s can...
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gini007 reacted to robinmcdonald's post in the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes..... with
Buen Camino!.
You are not alone! I leave for my Camino in 3 days. I start my pilgrimage in 6 and have yet to dial in the shoes. I have 2 contenders, both of which I have worn on various long training hikes without issue. I live at sea level, so like you, I... -
Hi newbie here - question about ummmm - shoes? - I walk a good bit and regularly at home - but its dead flat and obviously I'm not covering anywhere near the mileage I will on the Camino day after day- but I have not had any blisters even on my...
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gini007 reacted to BombayBill's post in the thread Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ... with
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Well you nailed it, "it depends", on your foot, the anticipated weather, your experience etc. However since you are focused on your ankles let me add one more thing. I've noticed some people wear a style of sock that ends just below the ankle... -
gini007 reacted to woody66's post in the thread What inspires you for the physical aspect of the Way? with
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I didn't know where this was going to go when i started this post but i feel better now 🤣 I don't know if this is appropriate in the context of your post! For me the Camino or the thought and desire to walk the Camino; became a catalyst that... -
I started from SJPDP on October 19, 2022. Orrison was closed but Borda was open and there was never a problem after that all the way to Santiago. Multiple days of rain.
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