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  1. Trekker One

    Saying Goodbye to Camino Boots or Shoes

    Am I the only one that feels a little sad when it is time to retire a pair of shoes or boots that served you faithfully on one or several Camino's? In my case, I had both love and hate for footwear worn on various Camino's. Picture one is of me trashing my hiking boots in Sahagun in 2015. I...
  2. april_pdx

    Shoe Recommendations for Supination and High Arches

    I've been doing my training walks (mostly to and from work, which is 2 miles each way; with a longer and hillier walk on the weekend) in La Sportiva Ultra Raptors. And I supinate so much that in less than three hundred miles, I've worn the tread on the outside edge down enough to feel it while...
  3. Dani7

    Experienced pilgrims - opinions on waterproof socks?

    Hello everyone :) I’m wondering about wet feet as I will be travelling the Frances from last week of April and walking until first week of June 2023. I have a Ferrino poncho to keep myself and my pack dry but I’m wondering what walking with wet feet will do to them should I encounter a few days...
  4. MaxHelado

    Wide-fit, Gore-tex, trail running shoes for women?

    Mrs Helado is insistent that what she needs for her next Camino is a pair of wide-fit, Gore-tex, trail shoes. Mrs Helado is very specific. Hours spent googling have so far brought no joy. Any ideas?
  5. SirRon

    Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?

    last shoe question ever. :D I am going to go try both on but before I do, just curious what your thoughts were on both!
  6. F

    Decathlon Trail Runners...

    I'm looking strictly at cost here, as I'm trying to shave off a few dollars from my equipment list. I'm contemplating buying trail runners at a Decathlon store in Spain (vs. Amazon pre-trip). In browsing online, I see the prices are much cheaper on Decathlon. As I've never been inside a...
  7. K_Lynn

    Socks!

    Socks are on sale if you need them. I picked up this pair for my sister who may join me for Camino Ingles next year. I think the graphic is hilarious and appropriate for an old bird on Camino. I am having a ton of fun picking up little things for her!
  8. JAL

    No Blisters!!

    8 caminos later, I finally figured it out. Buy two pairs of the lightest, most ventilated shoes you can find. Preferably different from each other. I like generic slip-on athletic shoes. And I like the Norvan from Arc'teryx very much. I use the lightest, thinnest socks that Darn Tough makes...
  9. Moyahope

    Newbie looking for sock information

    Hi, my name is Amy and I will be making my first pilgrimage Côme April 1st, 2023. I was reading some of the posts about socks and was wondering, which socks are the BEST? See ya soon…😉
  10. JulesCAinMA

    Help With Shoes for Over Pronation

    I am having a really hard time finding the "right-fit" shoes for my over pronating gait. I am a 65 year old woman, with mild rheumatoid arthritis (hands/feet), 65 year old knees 😒and TBH could lose about 15 lbs.😇 With that said, I am very active...cycle, hike, kayak, travel, etc.! Shoes I have...
  11. H

    shoes for narrow feet

    hi fellow narrow flat feet ladies with low instep! I am looking for shoe advice. maybe some of you experienced walkers have the same issues and good advice on shoe brands. I already walked a camino in asics gel trabuco 9 (41.5) but was semi-pleased with them. as my left foot is longer the shoe...
  12. E

    Footwear for Norte

    Any advice on footwear for Camino Norte in March/ April. Trail runners or boots with ankle support? any brand type. all advice welcome.
  13. V

    Trail runners (waterproof and regular) for the Le Puy in April/May?

    Hello, Friends. We have worn Brooks Ghost trail runners on the Frances and the Francigena from Lucca-Rome, and they've been great. Now we're planning Le Puy - SJPP mid-April until the end of May 2023. Thoughts on footwear? We are not boot people. Thanks!
  14. JulesCAinMA

    Difference Between Altras

    I will be walking 1/3 (middle section) of the Camino in May 2023 (my 1st time out) and will be 65 at the time of the walk. I have some minor knee and sometimes sciatica issues, therefore, I'm trying to find my Holy Grail shoes now, so that I can make sure I've found "the pair/s" and get some...
  15. T

    Alternatives for evening footwear, including autumn/winter

    I was going to bring a pair of sliders for my evening footwear, as something to wear for the shower, in the albergues and around town. Would I be better off bringing a pair of lightweight trainers (instead)? My feet get cold quite easily and if anything happened to my trail runners, my sliders...
  16. green_spork

    Switching to Asics?

    Have been wearing my trail shoes to work last few weeks to get used to wearing them again! Switching to my asics running shoes while a work! The asics are so comfortable to wear, I am considering switching from the trail shoes to the acics for the Primitivo! I know they won’t be waterproof, and...
  17. Kasee

    Any chance of a store with men’s Hoka Speedgoats in Leon?

    My husband’s Speedgoats are getting worn out really fast. Are there any outfitter stores in Leon that might have a replacement pair? We will be in Sahagun tomorrow.
  18. trecile

    New Sandals!

    I just received a pair of Nike Oneonta sandals that look like they might be my next Camino footwear. They have a thick cushiony sole similar to Hoka shoes. I'll have to do some practice hikes and walks to see if my feet like them. https://www.nike.com/t/oneonta-womens-sandal-wSZgcn/DJ6602-002
  19. iidamarjattamirjam

    Packing boots while in city

    Hello everyone, I’m off to my first camino (Frances) in two weeks, yay! Getting really excited. One pretty random thought came to me and I would love to hear how you experienced Pilgrims handle this; Where or how do you pack your hiking boots when you’re in the city and wearing lighter shoes...
  20. taustad

    Shoe problem

    Hello all. I am now just 12 days away from starting the pilgrimage to Santiago, and I'm now in the final preparations of getting all my equipment ready. I use Salomon X Crest hiking shoes. They are great shoes. However, when I walk long distance in them the soles of my feet start to hurt, and...

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