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Liz, I can understand your caution, but the tests look pretty sound to me. I have used a very similar approach with my sports shoes and with walking boots that have a highly compressible mid-sole. I also watch out for uneven wear patterns. These can aggravate any existing foot issues, such as pronation.They are trying to sell new shoes so you have to take it with a grain of salt
REI has a helpful article on its web site on how to tell if your shoes are worn out here. They are trying to sell new shoes so you have to take it with a grain of salt, but I thought it was helpful. Liz
hi everyone I have 2 quick questions to ask people regarding shoes.
1) My main hiking shoes are Keen Marshill Mid shoes... i like them allot and have walked a fair bit in them. But the tread at the bottom is starting to wear down. I plan on starting my camino walk first week of May. Should I stick with my current shoes ? or Buy exactly the same pair again and start breaking them in?
2) where do people place there sandals when they are walking the tail? Inside their packs? or strapped to the outside? or some other way? (I was curious as I am still deciding on the pack I will take and where i store my sandals will help me decide this)
Cheers.
I looked for a picture because its hard to describe and found this additional article here. Picture C in the article is illustrating the press test. LizI don't understand the press test. Where do you press on the outer sole? And where do you watch for creases??
I just question the idea of buying 3 pairs and rotating them. Can't you just buy one and then another when the time comes? What would be the economical benefit to buying 3 at one time?Liz, I can understand your caution, but the tests look pretty sound to me. I have used a very similar approach with my sports shoes and with walking boots that have a highly compressible mid-sole. I also watch out for uneven wear patterns. These can aggravate any existing foot issues, such as pronation.
I don't think I recommended buying three pairs at once. What I do for my competition shoes is that when I purchase a new shoe, the old shoe becomes my training shoe, and the old training shoes become my lunchtime walk shoe at work.I just question the idea of buying 3 pairs and rotating them. Can't you just buy one and then another when the time comes? What would be the economical benefit to buying 3 at one time?
Are you sure its not for a December pilgrimage? It looks like a Xmas tree.This is typical during summer months...
Carrying two pair of boots/shoes seemed unnecesary to me -just another bulky and heavy item. But last week I was explaining to a friend the "blister issue", and she asked me why not using boots and, at the first feeling of a sore point, softer running shoes, so the pressure is relieved. I could not offer a good answer, because this is exactly what I do to break new boots.I don't think I recommended buying three pairs at once. What I do for my competition shoes is that when I purchase a new shoe, the old shoe becomes my training shoe, and the old training shoes become my lunchtime walk shoe at work.
With trekking boots, I normally have a pair with good cushioning that I use where there is a lot of footpath, paved or gravel road, etc and another pair with a harder and more durable sole structure for bush tracks. This spreads the wear - both on the boots and on my feet.
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