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  1. Martin-B

    Boots?

    Hi Richie Arrived back 2 weeks ago from Tuscany hiking in 30 C +, As someone who for years extolled the virtue of boots in all circumstances you can now rarely get me out of my Hoka speedgoat 5s, though they'd probably just about last the Camino Frances but they'd be 'slicks' by the end. What...
  2. Martin-B

    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    I usually take lined 2" running shorts which double as swimwear when required, walking shorts in hot weather and can also serve as underwear, Having recently completed 2 weeks walking in Tuscany with temperatures in the low 30C they proved their worth. I at this point have never found the need...
  3. Martin-B

    My Experience with Hoka Challenger ATR 7s: A Camino Report

    Thanks for that, I didn't know you could do that but then again I'm not exactly knowledgeable when it comes to forums, I've learnt something new so it has to be a good day!! Cheers
  4. Martin-B

    My Experience with Hoka Challenger ATR 7s: A Camino Report

    I did the Via Francigena this year wearing a mix of Hoka shoes, one pair of Stinson ATR and a pair of Speedgoat 5 gtx. I would estimate that I covered 650 miles approximately in each, if there was some bias i would say I wore the speedboats a little more. The Stinsons uppers failed eventually...
  5. Martin-B

    To poncho or not to poncho?

    Have tried both poncho and rain jacket, for a relatively light shower a rain jacket is fine. For those Galician monsoons I'm a poncho convert, I often carry both though if I could take only one it would be the poncho. Mine is from Snugpak, a British firm that makes lightweight gear for the...
  6. Martin-B

    Shoes

    Hi Anne As someone who's first decades of walking were confined to mountains and rugged coastal terrain you'd have never got me out of boots, these days things have moved on and I must confess I'm a convert to trailrunners. Considering the months you are intending to walk I would look for...
  7. Martin-B

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Now that's impressive, I'll just miss you in Italy , starting the VF in April . I did the Frances in October from St jean, prices are going up in the albergues...
  8. Martin-B

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    I am getting used to the Stinsons, they're just quite a different feel to the Altras. If all goes to plan I should be doing the Via Francigena starting in Canterbury so I have the winter to decide on footwear. Best of luck with 3 Camino's. Curious to know which ones?
  9. Martin-B

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    I'm just experimenting with Hoka Stinsons for my next walk, so far impressed with the plush feel under foot which would have been an ideal antidote for Portuguese cobbles, my only reservation would be not as much feedback as my Altra Olympus which I would prefer on uneven terrain. I am...
  10. Martin-B

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Not 100% sure if this helps but I did the Camino Ingles wearing the Olympus 4's and they do take a little getting used to, but I'd quite happily do another Camino in them. I did use Superfeet trailblazer inserts which apparently gave them a 3mm drop which did appear to ease the tension I...

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