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Wise. Get shoes with support. Size 1/2 - 3/4 larger than normal. Your feet will swell during the day's walk/heat and need more space. Too big, you can put on an extra pair of socks. Too tight, and you are in trouble.I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
But not sure about the size. If they are too big it might be bad, too. I was at REI and the sales people there didn't mention this. My normal shoe size is women's 7.
Thanks for any advise.
Make sure you walk them in at home, and getting used to them. If you are not comfortable, change. The Camino is too important to be ruined/aborted just because of wrong shoes.Thanks for your fast response. I'm glad I thought about this, instead of make a bad mistake on one of the most important purchases!! Much appreciated.
As for layering socks: One year I tried an inner, thin liner. It made no difference. The important thing is to have ankle support (your thinking is absolutely correct: Some parts of the Camino requires it) and roomy shoes with space for your feet when swellling. Try to find seamless socks, with double padding on heel and toes.Hi. I am planning my Camino trip starting Mid September of 2019.
I am starting to get my gear now, instead of getting it all right before I leave. I have found a hiking boot, a Lowa, which has great reviews. But not sure if I should just get my normal size of go up a 1/2 size. Do I need to layer socks or is one pair going to be ok. I just want to get my shoe thing right. I am adamant not to use running type shoes as was suggested by a young 20 something guy. I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
But not sure about the size. If they are too big it might be bad, too. I was at REI and the sales people there didn't mention this. My normal shoe size is women's 7.
Thanks for any advise.
Hi. I am planning my Camino trip starting Mid September of 2019.
I am starting to get my gear now, instead of getting it all right before I leave. I have found a hiking boot, a Lowa, which has great reviews. But not sure if I should just get my normal size of go up a 1/2 size. Do I need to layer socks or is one pair going to be ok. I just want to get my shoe thing right. I am adamant not to use running type shoes as was suggested by a young 20 something guy. I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
But not sure about the size. If they are too big it might be bad, too. I was at REI and the sales people there didn't mention this. My normal shoe size is women's 7. Thanks for any advise.
Many older people prefer shoes to boots, so age is not an issue.But not sure if I should just get my normal size of go up a 1/2 size. Do I need to layer socks or is one pair going to be ok. I just want to get my shoe thing right. I am adamant not to use running type shoes as was suggested by a young 20 something guy. I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
Lowa’s are very good shoes. I Which model Lowa? I have 2 pairs Renegade gtx (leather boot) and Aeox gtx (trail runner). The Lowa Renegades were too heavy for the camino so I used the Aeox, lightweight and excellent support. They worked perfectly. I wear a 7.5 and I bought 7.5 with both my Lowas’. Lowa’s Run true to size and do not require a wear in period. I would recommend you go into to the store and try them on as some feet are narrow versus wide or normal and use this to determine your fit. Have them show you how to lace them properly (or watch you tube videos) Use the in store walking path samples (hills/rocks) to test how they feel. lacing is important as your foot may slide as you go down hill.Hi. I am planning my Camino trip starting Mid September of 2019.
I am starting to get my gear now, instead of getting it all right before I leave. I have found a hiking boot, a Lowa, which has great reviews. But not sure if I should just get my normal size of go up a 1/2 size. Do I need to layer socks or is one pair going to be ok. I just want to get my shoe thing right. I am adamant not to use running type shoes as was suggested by a young 20 something guy. I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
But not sure about the size. If they are too big it might be bad, too. I was at REI and the sales people there didn't mention this. My normal shoe size is women's 7.
Thanks for any advise.
Hi. I am planning my Camino trip starting Mid September of 2019.
I am starting to get my gear now, instead of getting it all right before I leave. I have found a hiking boot, a Lowa, which has great reviews. But not sure if I should just get my normal size of go up a 1/2 size. Do I need to layer socks or is one pair going to be ok. I just want to get my shoe thing right. I am adamant not to use running type shoes as was suggested by a young 20 something guy. I'm older and need better support, especially ankles.
But not sure about the size. If they are too big it might be bad, too. I was at REI and the sales people there didn't mention this. My normal shoe size is women's 7.
Thanks for any advise.
I did buy the 1/2 size bigger. I took them out today before work and walked 3 miles in them without problems. This weekend i will take them out for longer. Am going to build up to more miles while I break them in.Believe me, there is no torture like a pair of boots that are a size too small. I walked 100 miles in such a pair and lost both big toenails. If in doubt, go up. I agree that too big can be bad, especially when walking downhill, but - err on the side of caution!
Thanks. I did what you advised. I went out and walked quite a ways yesterday and then went back to REI and the 7 1/2 fit really good. I had tried them on the day before without exercising first and it was first thing in the morning, with thin socks. Buen Camino. I am shooting for Sept. We will see.Welcome Catie O. Very sensible. As others have said buy your boots half to one size larger. Also wear the socks or as close to it as you can when you buy your boots. As others have said if the boots are a bit big you can always wear two pairs of socks. Also good idea to buy your boots at the end of the day when you may have done some walking rather than first thing in the morning. Am doing first Camino in September 2019 so we may see you along the way somewhere. Buen Camino!
I'm doing the same and have started at 3 miles and will work up from there. This weekend will get out longer. thanks for advise.Rather than buy a shoe or boot based on reviews or what others recommend, it's important to buy what fits and feels good on YOUR feet. You mention going to REI -- they're usually pretty good at helping you get a good fit, and if you're a member, you can try them by walking several miles under real conditions and you have a year to return/exchange them if they don't feel right. My wife tried 3 pairs and I tried 2 pairs before settling on what felt best on our feet. Also, it's wise to replace the original insole with one that provides better overall support and particularly better support for your arches. If you get a knowledgeable salesperson, he or she can assist you with this. Save the original insole for use if your shoes/boots get wet -- the replacement insoles take a long time to dry and it won't hurt you to wear the flimsier original insoles for a day or two, but be sure to replace them as soon as possible.
Before training for the Camino, our walking was limited to strolls around the neighborhood, so we basically started from scratch, working up to our anticipated daily distances. My first boots were 1/2 size larger than I normally wore, and after 3-4 months of training I went back to REI and traded them for a pair another 1/2 larger, or a full size larger than my pre-Camino shoe size. Experiment with socks and different lacing techniques while you train to find the best fit under various terrain conditions. We walked the Camino Frances from SJPP to Santiago and the Camino Portugués from Porto to Santiago without a single blister on either walk.
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