ClicketySnap
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- Camino Frances 2017, Camino Norte 2019
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I know I've read a post by someone who took xeroshoes and another brand of minimalist shoes on the camino. But can't remember who wrote it.
Since your feet are conditioned for them, start with a new pair of each of them.
Hi ClicketySnap,I currently wear Vibram FiveFingers on a daily basis, and have worn them for over two years. I've seen some people say that the soles don't always last for the entire trip (understandable!), so would it be a good idea to take two pairs (I was thinking one regular, one waterproof) since they weigh so little? Also, I've had my eye on a minimalist sandal (Xeroshoes in particular) for quite a while and was wondering if anyone else has tried walking in sandals like this.
Hi ClicketySnap,
I have met and talked with two people who were wearing five fingers. One was looking for a taxi because she had pulled her leg muscles. The other was a woman from New Zealand that I met coming into Arzua. She was having a grand time in her five fingers and was walking with a huge smile. She had advice though and it was this:
- be sure to buy the trail soles not the regular running soles. The trail ones will last, the running soles won't.
- know that it takes time to get used to them
- walk in them every day for at least 3 months prior to taking them on the camino. This is important!
- stretch regularly
She did not have any trouble with her soles wearing out up to the point of Arzua, but she did have another pair of shoes for the end of the day.
This is second-hand information so take it as that. I walk in the spring and wear boots
Cecelia
On the Norte, I wore Merrell Trail Gloves - they are also my everyday shoes - I like their ultra-light weight (400g the pair) - with the Vibram soles wear was fine
Thanks ClicktySnap,my wife and I both wear Vibram Five Fingers.in 2015 we walked from Paris to Santigo D C via St Jean P D P. (80 days),We both wore Vibrams and did not have any foot Problems.We do not wear socks.We used two pair each.Our advice is train in them for a year if they are new to you.Vibrams are the only shoes we own.we must like them as we both ran around Australia in Vibrams during 2013,a marathon every day for 366 days. 1600km.I currently wear Vibram FiveFingers on a daily basis, and have worn them for over two years. I've seen some people say that the soles don't always last for the entire trip (understandable!), so would it be a good idea to take two pairs (I was thinking one regular, one waterproof) since they weigh so little? Also, I've had my eye on a minimalist sandal (Xeroshoes in particular) for quite a while and was wondering if anyone else has tried walking in sandals like this.
I will be using the Altra Lone Peak on the Camino de Madrid in April and I'm looking for a backup zero drop shoe, preferably sandal and light weight a must. Noticed your comment above. Looked at the z-trek and seems promising. Only question is whether you think it could be used as an alternative in actually walking the route part of the time (as opposed to just night time and showers). I'd like my second pair to be versatile. Would I feel all the pebbles/twigs do you think?A waterproof five fingers?for what? to keep what dry? LOL I'm I can help to LOL who would think Oh and I will walk the camino in Altra's non-water proof but I have a xeroshoes that I use on a regular basis and love it just order the new one its the Z-trac and I'm taking as my backup pair and shower shoes.
zzotte
JillGat: Sorry I can't help as I've only worn the 2.5. However, I have noticed that the Altra website has the 2.0 for sale at $60. If you like the old style, you could get a good deal there on another pair. I've been thinking about getting a pair myself but wondered if they would be as wide in the toe as the 2.5. Nice to know they are good and wide. Any idea if the sizing is the same as far as length. I've got a good fit in size 7.5 in the 2.5 model. Will that work with the 2.o do you think?
GillGat if you find Altra too narrow for your feet have you tried ordering men's? I know a few female hikes that uses men's shoes because of that, online shoes . Com you can order as many pairs as u like and return all or some no hustles
Zzotte
Yes, I tried on the Men's Altra at REI. They are crazy duckfoot-wide in the toe box, but the midfoot still seems a little narrow. I think I will probably get the Women's in the same size as I had before and figure they will loosen up. If not, I can return them any time at REI, too.
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