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    Waterproof shoes

    I used Keen Newport H2 sandals. Very stiff sole, which I think of as hard on my feet when I first start walking, but have found that that completely escapes my notice after walking a bit each day. I love a more pillowy Hoka sandal I have that was called the Tor Trafa, but it has a leather upper...
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    Waterproof shoes

    I have come to believe (important: believe as opposed to "know" through objective methods) that waterproof shoes were hotter and the heat contributed to the development of blisters on each of my Caminos. I have also come to believe (and maybe even know! :) ) that blisters are worse than wet...
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    Where do you carry your valuables?

    Focusing on eliminating “Opportunity” or “Temptation” thefts was my goal. I had a wallet for passport, credit/debit cards and cash (many albergues required that in my last Camino in 2019), and kept it in a zippered pocket (and slept in shorts with it in a zippered pocket), and I took it to the...
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    Womens wide feet trekking shoes

    Lots of thoughts on this question here, too.
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    Searching for "my" backpack

    This is what I finally realized. Turns out, my torso seems to be … non–standard. If I measure to the right spot on my backbone and size the pack that way, the hip belt is too low to sit on the “shelf”, as @isawtman describes it. It sits below it and has no purchase, and all the weight bouncing...
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    New list of bonus items to pack?

    Yes, definitely. With current availability, the only ethical thing is to require a diagnosis before prescribing. I expect that at some point there will be enough (production and inventory increase, epidemic waning) that we’ll be able to get Paxlovid and other oral treatments that emerge much...
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    New list of bonus items to pack?

    COVID-19 rapid tests and just-in-case Paxlovid?
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    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    I also struggle to find shoes that are wide enough. Here's my current list of solutions actually owned, ranked from widest to narrowest (though still in various "wide" versions): Altra Lone Peak 5 wide. (The zero-drop took some getting used to, but a great last for my particular feet) New...
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    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    Lots of good info here and in other threads about the trade-offs involved with waterproof shoes. One thing I’m interested in is whether the waterproofing makes, say, a 10.5 EE waterproofed Lone Peak snugger than a 10.5 EE non-waterproofed Lone Peak. As has been pointed out here endlessly...
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    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    Wide shoe update: New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail 10.5, 4E. Wider than the Bondi 7 ultra wide, comparable to the Altra LP 5 wide but with a Hoka-like spongy midsole and a drop that I was more comfortable with than the zero-drop Altras.
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    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    Update: Bought Hoka Bondi ultra wide (4E). The good news is that it is very wide - as wide as the Altras in the forefoot, maybe a little snugger in the heel (which is better for my particular foot). The not-so-good news is they feel like they've changed the midsole and sole a bit. The "ride"...
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    Lacing - Try preventing blisters, or the dreaded black toenail, with a “Heel Lock” or “Lace Lock”.

    FWIW: https://gearjunkie.com/footwear/running-footwear/how-to-lace-running-shoes
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    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    I have men’s 10.5 * Hoka Bondi 6 wide (not ultra wide) * Hoka Speedgoat 4 wide (not waterproof) * Altra Lone Peak 5 wide (not waterproof) The Bondis are not wide enough (but my favorite for asphalt walking, will be buying ultra wide in the 7s). The Speedgoats are just right with a light or...
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    Review of Engo Blister Prevention Patches

    I was plagued by blisters on both my caminos. Thanks for sharing your findings/observations.
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    Lone Peak 5 available in a few weeks.

    Just got the Lone Peak 5 in wide. Seems like a nice shoe, haven’t walked in it yet, but as someone who struggles to find wide shoes that are actually wide, can report that this shoe is *generously* wide compared to the wide versions of Hoka Bondi 6 (not wide enough for me) and Hoka Speedgoat 4...
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    Footwear: The Limitations of a Personal Recommendation

    This is as baffling as finding the lost item you'd been searching for *in the very last place* you looked! ;)
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    Hokas

    My experience: Hoka Speedgoat 4 wide (non waterproof version) is wider than the Bondi 6 wide. The new Bondi 7 has an "ultra wide" version that I've not tried. I prefer the Bondi for its cushioning (although the Speedgoat has plenty), which is great for hard surfaces, the Speedgoat for its...
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    Footwear: The Limitations of a Personal Recommendation

    Agree completely. Two hopefully helpful observations/amplifications: 1. If buying directly from Hoka, they will accept a return for any reason within 30 days. I have been lured by somewhat measly discounts to buy from retailers, and as a result have three pairs of (still expensive) Hokas that...
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    Footwear advice

    I've got severe neuropathy in my feet, so I have foot drop, parasthesia and hypersensitivity (that makes blisters a holy hell). So I sympathize with OP! My latest issue is a tailor's bunion, probably from supination and the way my feet basically flop to the ground. I need a wider shoe. The...
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    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    I heartily endorse the Rab Kinetic Plus jacket. Link is to men's, also a women's version. * Girlfriend bought one * I immediately bought one for myself * Bought one for my kid Expensive, I don't care too much about color, can often find previous season's colors discounted. Soft, comfortable...

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