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Totally agree with all of the above. I would only add that peoples experiences are undoubtedly coloured by the amount of conditioning they have subjected their feet to before they attempt the Camino. Even the best/most expensive footwear will be unable to shield you from poor preparation.
Just to brief update on the Merrells after completing the Camino Francais in them in April and May. I was carrying a pack of around 10kgs. They proved to be absolutely amazing and I would have no hesitation in recommending them. In total I've now walked over 1,000 miles in them and they are...
Took the plunge and bought a pair of Merrell Moab 2 Mid GTX yesterday. I'm used to trekking in 3 season leather boots but I think they would be far too heavy for the Camino. I'm aiming to walk around 500 miles in training for the Camino next April. From experience of walking ultra marathons...
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