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I remember mud like that in several places in March 2016. Every Step added 3 lbs. to my boots. Every 30 feet or so stop and scrape. Made for a long day.With a bit of luck you find the right shoe when needed. If you are not the kind of guessing person I would suggest to wear a good brand of hiking shoes.
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Nothing about the Camino would require you to wear a boot versus wearing a shoe. Its just not that rugged, and the choice between a boot and shoe is based on personal taste and comfort. Avoiding blisters is paramount, so choose what your feet like! You will only encounter snow at the start of the journey through the Pyrenees, the rest of the time its about rain and mud. My choice is a gortex trail shoe, along with gaiters. Not everyone likes gortex, and you have to be very conscious of drying them out at the end of the day, but they worked well for me in the frequent rain and mud.
Whatever you chose, walk in them and make sure you won't get blisters. It takes several back to back days to know for sure. If you do get blisters, change things up, including sock choices, and try again. Some people try several shoes before they find the One.
Its a long walk. Really, its just the first day or two where snow is any serious consideration since you will be at altitude. For the rest, take a look outside your window today (Assuming south VanIsle), and that's what you need to be ready for on the worst days. On the up side, later into April you will probably get some 20 degree days with sunshine as well.
Buen Camino
Edit: Actually, I just saw the news....snow on the Island! Oops.
No questions you must wear good Gortex hiking boots. Nothing less will suffice any time of year! I wear Scarpa boots fully integrated leather and Gortex lined for breathability, waterproof, and they are light. All boots will get wet but then you just change your socks. 3 pairs of Icebreaker brand seems to work well for me. Always tape your feet before you walk with Hyperfix tape. I've walked two camino both over 600kms and have never had a blister - just walked the heels off my boots, which I have had replaced at the bookmaker and still walking. Enjoy!I am leaving SJPdP in mid March 2018 via Valcarlos and as much as I am breaking in a pair of ankle height hiking boots I normally wear runners. I am mainly concerned of getting wet feet due to snow on the trails and roads, has any one walked at that time of year and what did you wear I am asking because I would prefer to wear a hiking shoe.
No questions you must wear good Gortex hiking boots. Nothing less will suffice any time of year!
There's a definitive answer! Seems there is no need for all these discussions and different opinions.No questions you must wear good Gortex hiking boots. Nothing less will suffice any time of year!
Too bad I didn't read this sage advice before I walked two Caminos of over 900km each with just one tiny toe blister in lightweight trail runners.No questions you must wear good Gortex hiking boots. Nothing less will suffice any time of year! I wear Scarpa boots fully integrated leather and Gortex lined for breathability, waterproof, and they are light. All boots will get wet but then you just change your socks. 3 pairs of Icebreaker brand seems to work well for me. Always tape your feet before you walk with Hyperfix tape. I've walked two camino both over 600kms and have never had a blister - just walked the heels off my boots, which I have had replaced at the bookmaker and still walking. Enjoy!
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