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  1. davebugg

    How to Properly Size and Fit Footwear for Distance Walking and Backpacking

    There have been a number of recent posts regarding the size and fit of shoes, so I thought I would repost this guide I wrote and have previously posted. Hope that it helps. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important theme for achieving a...
  2. Lucyev

    Hiking Sandals only?

    Hi, I’m hoping to do the CF in early September, from SJPdP and hopefully onto Finisterre. I was meant to do the Camino in 2020, my flight was all booked, but then we all know what happened! I’m back looking at my gear now, and reading more about hiking sandals.I’m just wondering whether I...
  3. greenie71

    1 size larger

    I’m a little confused on everyone saying buy your shoes one size larger.. I understand the concept, that your feet will swell from all the walking . However do you just double up your socks till your feet swell ? Aren’t the larger shoes likely to give you blisters ? Thanks for taking the time...
  4. lt56ny

    Question for a winter camino for dry feet.

    Hi all, I sent this message to @davebugg as he is the guru of equipment and I respect his expertise. Please note that I am reiterating what I wrote to Dave. I appreciate suggestions and advice from all. I do not want to change the shoes I am wearing. I am looking for a prophylaxis to wear over...
  5. CWBuff

    Footwear on the plane

    OK...did a bit of the search but did not find any previous posts so here it goes: What footwear do you wear on the plane flying to Camino? Coming from US on a 8+ hr flight I dont think I'd be very happy having my Renegades on I am also bringing hiking sandals and "albergue slippers" .... so...
  6. 4sallypat

    Altra Olympus 4 trail shoes - supination vs neutral - break in time needed ?

    After reading posts from others who have need for a larger toe box, I ordered a pair of Altra Olympus 4 for an upcoming camino later this fall. Planning on walking my very first camino: Portugues from Tui to Santiago in fall this year - 6-8 days walking.... Questions: 1. How much break in time...
  7. Stephan the Painter

    Trail Runners for Custom Orthotics

    I am having some custom orthotics made, and then looking for some trail runners for my upcoming Camino. The assistant to the podiatrist said I should get shoes that have removable arch supports, so they don't interfere with the new orthotics. Most shoes nowadays have either permanent or...
  8. S

    Buying Meindl boots along the Camino?

    Hi - I have a pair of Meindl boots that have life in them yet - they did half the Camino Frances from Fromista in 2019. I don’t need to replace them yet. But I’m wondering if I could get Meindl boots in a city s along the CF if I needed to when walking the whole thing this year? (I can wear...
  9. Anniesantiago

    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    I did a search on shoes and got more results than I could ever read so please READ MY QUESTION BEFORE YOU RESPOND. I'm looking for a trail runner for the Camino. It is for a woman with large, wide feet. 9EEEE to be exact. She cannot find New Balance. What other trail runners run in very wide...
  10. Bridiepie

    Socks (i hate cold feet)

    Hi all, I'm doing my first Camino this year. Starting mid April. From Porto to Santiago. I'm going to do part coastal and part inland. I really want to see Ponte de Lima, Vigo & Tui so I'll do a route that works that. I'm going to wear trail runners. Will I need thick or light socks? I've had a...
  11. LesBrass

    Lone Peak 6

    Has anyone yet purchased the new Lone Peak 6? I really really need to buy new shoes and I have a chance of having the new LP6 brought over from the UK. I can't buy these in France yet and I also can't find a pair of LP5's in my size. Historically I had to order a much bigger size that normal...
  12. B

    Bigger size Shoe

    Hello everyone, I will be walking my first Camino in April. I’m still getting organized, one issue I’m trying to figure out is getting a good pair of shoes. My foot size is 14.5, ( US I usually wear size 16 US for any physical activity. Any good shoe recommend for the Camino?
  13. A

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    Wondering if there are any novel suggestions to keep hiking shoes dry’ish in the raiin
  14. J

    Do I need spikes for icy terrain when walking from Burgos to Leon next month?

    Hi folks. I am writing from the US. I am walking from Burgos to Leon next month. I know it will be cold and possibly wet. But will I need spikes because of ice on the ground? Thank you for any information you can provide.
  15. elatkd1

    Shoes for Camino Portuguese after recovering from ankle injury

    Hello everybody, I broke my ankle three moths ago, now I am okay, my ankle does not hurt, I walk almost like before my injury. The Camino is calling me so I want to set off. Which shoes would you please recommend me for Camino Portuguese in February? I am quite worried about ankle pain, however...
  16. BombayBill

    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    So just some random thoughts as I begin the descent into madness obsessing about the next Camino. For 4 years I walked in Lone Peaks. I bought the current version every year before leaving on Camino and , upon returning, retired them to town duty for the remainder of their life. After 600-1000k...
  17. A

    Footwear for Walking the Camino de Santiago French Route

    Camino de Santiago French route, how much of the walking surface is asphalt/concrete or other surface? Reason for question is footwear, I’m bring trail runner, great tread won’t wear, but they are very noisy walking on hard surface and the clicking drive me nuts. So I want to bring a second...
  18. F

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    The Merrell Flex fit fine on the store carpet but at home, when I walked on the hardwoods, not so great. The arch on one shoe seemed pushing up on the outside. Also, I saw there is only one width in this model which seems strange given all I've read here about feet getting wider. When I push...
  19. dutchwalkagain

    Do my feet change size as I age? Hiking boot sizing question

    So I've always had the same size hiking boots/shoes(Keen ) but during last weeks 4 day practice thru hike, it felt like my boots were too tight. Last Camino was 4 years ago and they worked great. Is it possible that due to age or so, my feet got a bit bigger and so I need to increase my hiking...
  20. Yoah

    Buying shoes in (or around) Santiago

    Hi everyone, The short version: Does anyone know where (if) I can buy Altras in or around Santiago? The slightly longer version: I'll be finishing the Via de la Plata soon and am planning to walk the Frances straight after. I've been wearing the same pair of shoes since starting my walk, and...

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