foot wear & care

Hopefully no one mocks me too hard for this question, but I'm making a shopping list and am now on socks. At this point, I've decided to do the Camino (route Frances) using a pair of tried and true Salomon trail runners (definitely let me know if you think this is a bad decision, but I tend to...

I usually wear Motion Control, but thought I might try something new this year. What are YOUR favorites, and why?

Hello, I will be doing El Camino from Sarria to Santiago this May 13 for the first time. I tend to twist my ankles in uneven surfaces and to easily slip on slippery surfaces. I have some Timberland hicking boots which are “OK Comfortable”, but not great. I have a pair of good old sneakers which...

Hello. Having done the Portugese Central from Porto a few years ago, we will be doing the Frances from Leon this April. Searching the forums for footwear suggestions, we (wife and I) decided on, and have been training in Brooks Glycerin 21's. They are super comfy and light. However, we're...

Good evening, everyone: I'll be walking the Camino de Frances from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela in June 2024 - it's been a long-held dream of mine for some time and I cannot wait. That said, I would greatly appreciate some advice on the following topics: 1. Food - I have a passion for...

Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this...

After a major knee injury and surgery shoes and foot care is a big deal for me. I've decided on my shoes, HOKA Speedgoats. Now I need to figure out a sandal or flip-flop for the Camino Frances. I want something to shower with, walk in and go downtown in. I have a decent pair of "hiking...

Hi Pilgrims! I'm planning to walk the Camino Ingles in late May. From what I've read, the majority of the walking takes place on asphalt. I've completed the Camino Frances (from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela) and the Camino Portugues from Porto to Santiago and wore boots on both (somewhat...

I know I’m going to walk in Hoka Speedgoats, but on the fence whether to go with the Gortex ones. I’m starting the Camino Frances on the 3rd of April. I’d appreciate any feedback! Buen Camino!

Hello 👋! I’ve decided on Topo Ultraventure 3’s for my Camino Frances this July & August. They feel great! I decided on them for the wide toe box with drop, and will pair them with my trusty wrightsocks. I struggle with foot swelling and being prone to blisters during summer hiking, so hoping...

Prelude: I tried to search the forums for input on On shoes but "on" is a word that's used pretty often so ... it didn't work. Has anyone tested these out as potential Camino shoes?

I would never recommend a shoe for another person. Really the only thing that matters is how comfortable the footwear is for that person, and the only way to find out is to wear it for a few hundred km. With that disclaimer, I'll comment on some shoes I have tried for my very specific needs...

When choosing footwear for the Camino de Frances I chose a trail runner and never regretted this, enjoying good comfort and support throughout my walk. Water proof, breathable and light weight were key. I am now planning to walk both the Camino San Salvador and Primitivo this year. From your...

Hi al! My Camino Frances is planned for April-May this year. Last summer, I wore (and loved) Altra Lone Peaks in a women's size 11. This fall, to start preparing for the camino, I went up a 1/2 size as recommended by so many. I can see how with 2 pairs of socks (injini and darn tough) the 1/2...

Hello, Apologies if there are many answers to this specific question previously. I am prone to plantar fasciitis and the podiatrist has recommended shoes with a decent heel toe drop to alleviate pressure on my Achilles and calves etc. my question is for women with similar issues, what...

For my entire life, until this past fall, I thought walking with wet feet was something to be avoided at all costs. Wet feet equates to blisters, being miserable, ruining your shoes or boots, and generally being contrary to all things right and good. We walked the last 3 weeks of October and...

So I plan on starting the Camino in Le Puy in April. It's about 450 mile to San Jean. Altra shoes last about 500 miles. I WOULD LIKE to mail a pair of shoes to San Jean's Post Office, but it says on their website that they only hold packages for about 2 weeks. It will take me about 4 weeks...

I’m considering using a spray waterproofer for the cloth trail runners I’ll taking with me to walk in Spain this spring. Has anybody tried this? Normally, I wouldn’t consider waterproof shoes because of the perspiration and drying times, but I live in a bit of a wet place, and even walking...

Since Altra comes out with new models every January, now’s the time to get last year’s model. The $150 lone peaks are now about $105. I’m always one year behind and have been very happy with each model. There are continual changes and “upgrades,” but I haven’t found that any new model messed...

I am going to be walking in December and expecting much rain. For the most part, I plan on wearing my Topos but, as I have in the past, also changing shoes mid-day. Previously, I changed into Oofos but I think they will be too slippery under foot in the rain so I've been looking at Keens and...