I ended up returning the Asolos. They seemed like overkill and were heavy. I tried just shoes but found my toes slipped to the front of the shoe when going downhill because there was nothing to hold my ankle back - I'm hoping to keep my toenails so went with a mid boot - the salomon x ultra mid...
Yes I think I will look at hiking shoes instead. My ankles shouldn't be too bad if I take care of my knees. Hopefully hiking poles will help with that!
Im only looking at taking the sandals as a backup in case my feet need airing :)
Thank you Doug.
I really feel you are right and the boots are too much. They are heavy and though they would be great for tough trails I get the impression they are overkill for the Camino.
I did tell all the retailers that I was doing the Camino and went to Sydney to visit all the stores but...
Thank you Rajy.
I have 2 weeks to try out the boots - at least 3 months till Camino!
I don't sweat a lot but will wear moisture wicking liners and air my feet regularly. Also thinking of taking a pair of sandals as an alternative.....
I'm now concerned the weight of the boot is too much at 540gm...
Hi All!
My first post on the forum!
I am having shoe dilemmas. I've tried many pairs and narrowed it down to 2 pairs - ASOLO Revert GT and Scarpa Terra's. I actually bought the ASOS but am still unsure and have 2 weeks to decide!
The ASOLO are a stiffer boot with a lot more stability (this is a...
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