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I don't see how calluses would help with general soreness on the bottom of your feet. Why are your everyday sandals not suitable?do I just keep using the Ecco sandals until I build up callouses or look for an insert?
The everyday sandals are just for street wear, they won't hold up well hiking, or getting wet, the bottoms are more smooth. I guess if it comes to using them I could take 3 pair and toss them when they wear out.I don't see how calluses would help with general soreness on the bottom of your feet. Why are your everyday sandals not suitable?
We will walk in Sept and Oct of 2017. I have only tried one pair of "good" hiking sandals. 2 pair of evening/shower sandals, the 2nd ones I bought are ok. Teva Original Sandal. The new hiking sandals on order are Teva Tirra Sandals.No, I think you need a decent grip on your footwear. Do no shoes work for you? What time of the year are you expecting to walk?
love love love New Balance...great for wide feetIs there some reason you are wearing sandals and not trail runners, something like New Balance?
I have not tried New Balance. Living in a very warm climate I have always worn sandals or gone barefoot. Most closed toed shoes end up damaging my toe nails or the heals are not narrow enough, I am growing out one of my big toe nails now and did not want any pressure on it.Is there some reason you are wearing sandals and not trail runners, something like New Balance?
Thank you. I have written down the SL-2 and will see what I can find. I looked at the shoes online and they are different than anything I have ever worn, but if they work my feet will be very happy.If you can find a New Balance Trainer on an SL-2 shoe last, they have a very narrow heel with a wide, deep toe box.
I will find a store and try them on. The trail running shoes would be lighter, so I will see if I can find a style in SL-2.You can order from the New Balance website or from Zappos if you can't find them in a running shoe store near you. I have a wide foot and narrow heel, Saucony used to be my only marathon shoe but after they changed their pattern it is now New Balance all the way. I took New Balance trail running shoes but it ended up raining/snowing too much for me...so I wore my New Balance trail boots instead. I don't remember if I bought from the New Balance site or Zappos, but Zappos has free returns and fast delivery (can't recall NB details)
make sure you order large enough to take pressure off of toes
Sounds exactly like my feet, and I am on my sixth pair of Salomon shoes and boots (over that many years). I occasionally try on another brand but always go back. Not every Salomon is perfect for me - it depends on the style and the position of the seams, so try different ones. Yes, be sure to get one that fits on the large size.I have narrow heels, wide at the front foot ball and a high arch.
Sounds exactly like my feet, and I am on my sixth pair of Salomon shoes and boots (over that many years). I occasionally try on another brand but always go back. Not every Salomon is perfect for me - it depends on the style and the position of the seams, so try different ones. Yes, be sure to get one that fits on the large size.
I walked the entire Camino Frances in Keen Sandles...No Blisters...I actually ordered men's, not that I have wide feet...more toe space. No matter what sandle you choose they need to be worked in over time and wore with thick socks.I just ordered another pair of hiking sandals. I have purchased 3 pair already. The shower / evening sandals were easy as I won't wear them for long periods. The trekking sandals .... another animal all together. I want soft and bendable, good soles, adjustable straps everywhere and light weight. I have the Ecco Yucatan Sandals and they fit well, don't rub and work well - except my feet feel tired / sore on the bottoms after a 1 mile walk, just the bottoms. This is with or without a light pack. It is also with or without socks. There doesn't seem to be enough cushion to keep my feet happy.
So I will have Teva Tirra Sandals in just a few days. They are lighter weight and are supposed to have more cushion. Wish I could just wear my Clark everyday sandals, they are so comfortable I forget I am wearing shoes.
I guess my question is, do I just keep using the Ecco sandals until I build up callouses or look for an insert? Or just give up on them? The reviews have all been great, maybe I am doing something wrong.
Have you checked out Chacos Z1 Unaweep sandals? They have adjustable straps, a high built-in arch and thick Vibram soles. Last year, due to toe blisters, I ended up walking the Camino in NorthFace sandals that I bought in Logrono out of desperation. The soles were not thick enough and the bottoms of my feet felt bruised by the time I got to Santiago. When I returned, I looked for a heavy duty hiking sandal and found the Unaweeps. I wear a women's 9, bought a Men's 7 and they fit perfectly. I think they would be ideal for the Camino.
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